Rep. Dawn Gillman

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to certain employee information at secure treatment facilities and correctional institutions in Minnesota to protect staff from potential harassment or violence. It prevents facility patients, clients, and inmates from viewing specific personnel data, including employees' education and work history, payroll details that could reveal home addresses or family locations, and disciplinary records for secure treatment facility staff. The law also requires anyone requesting this information to identify themselves and state their reason for the request. These changes amend existing Minnesota statutes to limit what personal data can be shared with individuals inside these facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Glencoe to collect a local sales tax of up to 0.5% to fund specific park improvements and trail network upgrades. The tax requires voter approval before implementation and would generate revenue for projects including maintenance and upgrades to four parks and enhancements to the city trail system. The city may issue up to $2.725 million in bonds to help finance these projects, with the tax revenue used to pay for bond interest and principal. The tax would automatically expire after 15 years or once the projects are fully funded, whichever comes first, with any remaining funds returned to the city's general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 3378 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to immediately release unredacted initial reports produced by Optum, Inc. under contract with the Department of Human Services. These reports, defined as those announced in a February 6, 2026 department news release, must be made public without edits or redactions - except for limited redactions requested by Optum to protect proprietary information. The bill directly affects the Department of Human Services' reporting obligations and ensures public access to these documents. It takes effect 14 days after final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 964 expands an existing tax provision to include motorcycles under Minnesota's "in lieu tax" system, which replaces the standard sales tax for certain older or collector vehicles. Specifically, it requires buyers of older motorcycles (in their 10th year or later with a resale value under $3,000) to pay a $10 flat tax, while collector motorcycles (registered under specific classifications) face a $150 flat tax instead of the regular sales tax. This change directly affects motorcycle purchasers meeting these criteria, shifting their tax burden from the standard sales tax to these fixed amounts. The law takes effect for sales and purchases after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources from setting daily catch limits or possession limits for native rough fish. It directly affects anglers who fish for rough fish in Minnesota waters by removing regulatory restrictions on how many they can catch in a single day or keep at one time. The legislation amends existing state statutes to explicitly forbid the commissioner from prescribing these specific limits, though it does not change other existing fishing regulations. The law takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes pilot projects to modernize Minnesota's human services information technology systems, directing funding to counties and Tribes to improve system efficiency and reduce errors. It creates an advisory group composed of county representatives, social services administrators, and state officials to oversee and approve these projects, which may include using artificial intelligence tools, expanding data access, and simplifying case processing. The legislation requires a report by January 2028 detailing the funded projects, their outcomes, and recommendations for future system improvements.

Maddy summaryHF 1795 appropriates state funds for Minnesota's farm-to-school and early childhood care programs, directly supporting schools and child care providers serving children. The bill allocates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to purchase Minnesota-grown fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, grain, and dairy for these settings, including reimbursements for equipment and food purchases. It also sets aside $150,000 annually for a statewide coordinator to assist farmers and institutions, and allows limited state funding (up to 7.5% of federal funds) to support federal program administration. Eligible entities must participate in federal nutrition programs like the National School Lunch Program.

Maddy summaryHF 2689 modifies Minnesota's physical therapy practice rules, primarily affecting licensed physical therapists, their assistants, and students in physical therapy programs. The bill clarifies supervision requirements: physical therapists must have direct patient contact during at least every second treatment session when supervising student physical therapists or student physical therapist assistants, and telecommunications (except within a facility) cannot satisfy "on-site supervision" for students. It repeals outdated sections of the law (148.65, subd. 9 and 148.77) and updates definitions for "physical therapy" and student roles. The bill does not specify the nature of the new criminal penalties mentioned in its title.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,650,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund in fiscal year 2027 to support the rehabilitation of the Salisbury Bridge in Meeker County. The funds will be distributed by the Minnesota Historical Society to Kingston Township, Forest City Township, or both, to plan and complete bridge repairs. The legislation directly affects the townships and the Minnesota Historical Society, which will administer the grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's social studies standards to include information about the dangers and perils of communism and socialism, specifically during the 2030-2031 review and revision of state academic standards. The legislation mandates that the state commissioner incorporate details about estimated lives lost and negative outcomes associated with these ideologies into the updated curriculum. It directly affects Minnesota public school systems by setting a specific requirement for future social studies education content. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change current curriculum requirements but establishes a mandate for future revisions.