Rep. Bobbie Harder

Maddy summaryHF 467 repeals the expiration date for correctional fees charged by probation agencies and the Department of Corrections. The bill removes the requirement that supervision fees (including community service, restitution, and postprison supervision) must phase out by August 1, 2027. This change ensures these fees can continue to be collected indefinitely without a sunset deadline. The bill directly affects individuals under probation or supervision who pay these fees, as well as probation agencies and the Department of Corrections.

Maddy summaryHF 645 appropriates $3 million from the general fund for the cities of Gibbon, Fairfax, and Winthrop to plan the redevelopment of vacant properties formerly used by the GFW school district (Independent School District No. 2365). The funds are specifically for predesign and design work to repurpose these properties to meet community needs, such as housing or commercial use. This is a one-time funding allocation available until project completion, targeting three specific Minnesota cities.

Maddy summaryHF 646 appropriates $634,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $634,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to continue Minnesota's dairy development programs. The funding supports the dairy development and profitability enhancement programs, including dairy business planning grants, as specified in Minnesota Statutes section 32D.30. This directly benefits Minnesota dairy farmers and businesses by providing financial assistance for planning and improving their operations. The bill makes no changes to existing laws but ensures ongoing funding for these specific support services.

Maddy summaryHF 451 eliminates the dedicated funding source for pollinator habitat work by repealing the statutory requirement to appropriate money to the "pollinator account" (previously established under Minnesota Statutes 103B.101, subd. 19). It also repeals the "Lawns to Legumes" grant program (Minnesota Statutes 103B.104), which provided financial assistance to homeowners and communities for planting native, pollinator-friendly vegetation. These changes end two specific programs administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources that supported habitat restoration for declining pollinators like the rusty patched bumble bee. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 459 appropriates $3,350,000 from the general fund for the city of Carver to restore its levee, protecting a historic district from Minnesota River flooding. The funds cover predesign, engineering, construction (including raising the levee height and adding internal drainage), land acquisition, and FEMA certification. This one-time appropriation is in addition to prior 2023 funding for the same project. The city must complete the work within the funding timeframe while meeting federal flood protection standards.

Maddy summaryHF 172 reduces tax rates for charitable organizations that operate gambling activities like bingo, raffles, and paddlewheels in Minnesota. It amends the combined net receipts tax schedule to lower the rates applied to the organizations' taxable income, with specific reductions across all income brackets. The bill also exempts sports-themed tipboards (where outcomes are based on professional sports) from this tax. These changes take effect July 1, 2025, directly lowering tax burdens for qualifying charitable groups.

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 173 modifies Minnesota's research credit for income and corporate franchise tax by adding an "alternative simplified credit election." This allows eligible corporations, partnerships, or other taxpayers to calculate their base amount for the credit using 50% of their average qualified Minnesota research expenses from the prior three years, instead of the standard method based on federal definitions. The change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and affects businesses conducting research within Minnesota that qualify for the credit. The bill does not alter the credit rate or expand eligibility, only offering an alternative calculation method for existing credit participants.

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.