Rep. Luke Frederick

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund the construction of an air traffic control tower at the Mankato Regional Airport. It appropriates $1,265,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of transportation for a grant to the city of Mankato, which will use the money to design, build, furnish, and equip the tower facility. The legislation requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to the specified amount in accordance with existing Minnesota statutes and the state constitution. The bill takes effect the day after it is enacted into law.

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 summaryHF 3435 limits access to Minnesota school sites by federal immigration officials. It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS agents to show valid identification, provide a written statement of purpose, and obtain a judicial warrant before entering schools. School officials must also approve entry and restrict such agents to areas without students present, even if all requirements are met. The bill applies directly to federal immigration enforcement personnel and school districts operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 3433 bans the possession of specific semiautomatic firearms designated as "military-style assault weapons," including models like AK-47s, AR-15s, and weapons with features such as folding stocks or pistol grips. The bill defines banned weapons to cover both listed models (e.g., Colt AR-15) and similar firearms with minor modifications like enhanced magazines or barrel attachments. It amends Minnesota statutes to impose criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, for violating the possession ban. This law directly affects individuals who own these specific firearms, requiring them to comply with the new restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's sustainable aviation fuel credit program by clarifying who qualifies for the tax incentive. It defines eligible taxpayers as those producing or blending sustainable aviation fuel, which must be derived from biomass, exclude palm fatty acid distillates, and achieve at least a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum-based fuels. The legislation also excludes from the credit any taxpayer that contracts to provide air transportation services for federal immigration enforcement agencies or sells sustainable aviation fuel to such businesses. These provisions will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota firearm owners to maintain liability insurance covering at least $100,000 for accidental or unintentional discharges, with insurers mandated to offer this coverage as part of homeowner's policies. The law applies to all firearm owners in the state starting October 1, 2026, and establishes penalties including fines for non-compliance, with options to suspend penalties if proof of insurance is provided within 30 days. Owners may request exemptions from a district court if they are denied coverage by multiple insurers or lack financial resources, provided they demonstrate safe firearm storage practices. The bill also defines "damage" to include injury, death, or property damage, and clarifies that firearm owners remain responsible for lost or stolen weapons until law enforcement is notified.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's behavioral health fund to help substance use disorder treatment providers recover costs for uncollectible debts and expands eligibility for state-funded services. It creates a new process for the state to pay providers when clients cannot afford treatment and have exhausted other payment options, while also extending eligibility to include certain individuals with dependent children and those meeting specific income guidelines. Additionally, the legislation establishes a pilot program for alternative inspections of treatment facilities and allows counties to temporarily manage certain administrative functions related to the behavioral health fund. These changes aim to improve access to care and provide financial stability for service providers without altering the core structure of the behavioral health fund.

Maddy summaryHF 3780 clarifies rules for "shared services," where one support worker provides care to two or three eligible individuals (like seniors or people with disabilities) simultaneously in the same setting. It requires detailed daily documentation of services, including specific time tracking and recipient signatures, and mandates that workers receive training for each recipient they serve. The bill also requires wage increases for support workers providing these shared services and redefines key terms to ensure clarity in program implementation. This directly affects personal care support workers, their employers, and the individuals receiving community-based care services under Minnesota’s medical assistance program.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program to increase funding for public library building projects. It raises the maximum grant amount from $1 million to $2 million for renovating or expanding existing library buildings or constructing new ones, while also requiring libraries to match grants with non-state funds. The legislation authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to fund these grants and appropriates that money to the commissioner of education. These changes will take effect for grants awarded after June 30, 2026, and the bond sale can begin immediately after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryHF 3448 clarifies that Minnesota's regulations for consumer small and short-term loans now explicitly include earned wage access payday loans. This means lenders offering these loans must comply with existing requirements, such as registering with the commissioner, maintaining $50,000 in liquid assets, and adhering to defined loan limits. The bill specifies that these loans are short-term, unsecured transactions with maximum principal amounts of $350 for small loans and $1,300 for short-term loans. Borrowers using earned wage access payday loans will now be subject to the same regulatory framework as other consumers of these loan types.