Rep. Erica Schwartz

Maddy summaryHF 165 creates a sales tax refund program for qualifying Minnesota residents. It allows individuals with a serious illness expected to last 12+ months (confirmed by Social Security or a state medical review team) who also receive disability financial assistance to claim a refund equal to their previous year's sales tax paid. Applicants must submit an annual form verifying their tax payments and qualifying status to the commissioner. The program requires annual state funding and takes effect January 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Minnesotans receiving disability benefits who paid sales tax on essential goods.

Maddy summaryHF 208 allocates $10 million in state bond proceeds to fund the construction and equipment of the Minnesota Latino Museum in St. Paul. The city of St. Paul will receive this grant to acquire property, design, build, and furnish the museum at 85 West Water Street on Harriet Island. The state will issue up to $10 million in bonds to cover this cost, following established bond procedures under Minnesota law. This bill specifically funds the physical museum facility, not ongoing operations or programming.