Rep. Dawn Gillman

Maddy summaryHF 40 modifies Minnesota's regulations for facilities housing farmed Cervidae (like deer and elk). It removes two specific requirements: the rule that fencing must prevent physical contact between farmed and wild Cervidae, and the authority for the Board of Animal Health to revoke a facility's registration for repeated escape incidents or uncorrected fence deficiencies. The bill directly affects owners of farmed Cervidae operations by reducing certain fencing standards and eliminating the registration revocation penalty. These changes simplify compliance for these facilities by removing specific enforcement mechanisms under current law.

Maddy summaryHF 92 establishes a "vaccine recipient bill of rights" for all Minnesotans receiving vaccines. It requires healthcare providers to disclose the specific vaccine being administered and provide independent information about it (from sources other than manufacturers or government). The bill prohibits coercion for vaccine decisions, protects individuals' right to determine their own medical interests, and bans private businesses from mandating or pressuring vaccine use unless required by other law. It also mandates that providers educate recipients about federal vaccine safety reporting systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of sustainable aviation fuel under state law. It specifies that qualifying fuel must be derived from biomass, gaseous carbon oxides from biomass or direct air capture, or green hydrogen - excluding palm fatty acid distillates - and must achieve at least a 50% reduction in life cycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum-based fuels. The requirement uses either the Argonne National Laboratory's GREET model or the International Civil Aviation Organization's methodology for verification. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers engaged in producing or blending sustainable aviation fuel. The change ensures state compliance with specific environmental standards for eligible fuel.

Maddy summaryHF 228 appropriates $3 million from state bond proceeds to fund the predesign and design work for water infrastructure upgrades in the city of Biscay. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3 million in bonds to provide this funding through the Public Facilities Authority. This targeted investment directly supports Biscay's efforts to improve its water system infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 234 appropriates $6.4 million in state bond proceeds to fund the predesign, design, construction, and equipping of a tempered vehicle and equipment storage and fueling facility at Hutchinson Area Transportation Services in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The funds would be provided to McLeod County, the city of Hutchinson, or both for this specific facility project. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $6.4 million to cover these costs, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This is a capital investment bill focused on infrastructure funding for a local transportation service facility.

Maddy summaryHF 189 imposes new surcharges on specific electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Minnesota. All-electric vehicles now face a $150 surcharge (up from $75), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles pay $75, all-electric motorcycles pay $30, and plug-in hybrid motorcycles pay $15. These surcharges apply during vehicle registration and fund the highway user tax distribution fund, with automatic adjustments tied to changes in the gasoline excise tax. The bill directly affects owners of these vehicle types when registering them in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 288 requires the Minnesota legislature to approve any extension of a declared emergency beyond five days. It mandates that certain executive orders and rules must be enacted by the legislature to have legal effect, rather than taking effect automatically under current rules. The bill defines key terms like "public health emergency" and "bioterrorism" to clarify when emergency powers apply. Additionally, it repeals specific criminal penalties related to emergency management procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 183 repeals a tax on retail delivery services and changes how transportation tax revenue is distributed. It creates a "Transportation Advancement Account" to allocate funds from sales taxes, directing 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, and smaller shares to city and town road programs. The bill modifies several tax statutes (including sections 297A.94 and 270C.15) to implement these changes, effective July 1, 2025. This directly affects how Minnesota distributes transportation funding from sales tax revenues.

Maddy summaryThis bill forgives a penalty that withheld the City of Stewart's 2023 local government aid payment due to late financial reporting. It requires the state auditor to certify receipt of Stewart's 2022 financial report by June 1, 2025, triggering a $87,501.50 payment from the state general fund to Stewart by June 30, 2025. The payment is a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2025, directly affecting only the City of Stewart's 2023 aid eligibility.

Maddy summaryHF 59 requires Minnesota school principals to provide teachers and parents with timely notice (within 24-48 hours) of violent incidents occurring on school grounds or at school events where injuries happen, including whether videos exist or weapons were involved. It prohibits schools from retaliating against teachers or staff who report, discuss, or participate in investigations of school violence. Notices must not include student names or identifying details and must be delivered via parent-consented email or app, or another agreed method. This law directly affects schools, teachers, parents, and school employees by mandating transparency about safety incidents and protecting staff who report concerns.