Rep. Keith Allen

Maddy summaryHF 3680 requires Minnesota state agencies (including the Supreme Court) to provide cost-estimate data to the Legislative Budget Office (LBO) upon request. This includes non-public data normally not shared, but only for the LBO to review the accuracy of fiscal notes on bills. Agencies must supply this data at no cost to the LBO, and the LBO cannot use it for any purpose beyond verifying fiscal note accuracy. The bill directly affects all state departments and the Supreme Court by mandating specific data sharing for budget transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 3754) is procedural, amending Minnesota Statutes to align the state's tax code with a specific federal tax exclusion. It adds a reference to section 70204 of federal law (Public Law 119-21), which excludes employer contributions to "Trump accounts" from gross income for federal tax purposes. The change ensures Minnesota's tax code matches this federal provision, directly affecting employers making contributions to such accounts. The amendment is effective retroactively to when the federal change took effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies milk options available in Minnesota schools participating in the federal National School Lunch Program. It requires schools to offer a variety of fluid milk (including flavored, organic, and nonorganic whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options) and nutritionally equivalent non-dairy beverages. The bill also mandates that schools provide lactose-reduced milk, lactase-fortified milk, or milk with added acidophilus for students with lactose intolerance upon a parent's written request. These changes apply directly to public and nonpublic schools receiving school lunch funding or participating in the breakfast program.

Maddy summaryHF 3604 modifies Minnesota's exemption rules for bulk deliveries of nonoxygenated gasoline. It requires that such deliveries (500 gallons or less) must be made directly into either: (1) the attached fuel tank of a vehicle listed as exempt under existing rules, or (2) a bulk tank on the premises. This bill affects fuel suppliers delivering nonoxygenated gasoline to exempt vehicles, such as classic cars or certain machinery. The key change clarifies where the fuel must be delivered, replacing previous ambiguous language with specific requirements. The bill is currently in committee for review.

Maddy summaryHF 7 modifies multiple public safety laws in Minnesota. It requires law enforcement agencies to make bail/bond information public and mandates county attorneys to publicly report reasons for dismissing charges. The bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for certain sex trafficking offenses and requires individuals subject to stays in sexual conduct cases to register as predatory offenders. It also increases penalties for assaulting police officers, obstructing highway/airport traffic, and expands law enforcement's use of tracking devices on fleeing vehicles. These changes apply directly to law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and individuals involved in criminal cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's "Read Act" to require literacy instruction based on "science of reading" research, emphasizing evidence-based methods like phonics and decoding while explicitly excluding the three-cueing system. It establishes a new Office of Achievement and Innovation within the Department of Education to support literacy implementation and creates a statewide school performance reporting system. The bill also allows school boards to opt out of complying with certain recently enacted state education laws or rules and authorizes fund transfers for education programs through fiscal year 2029. These changes directly affect all Minnesota public school districts, educators, and students by reshaping literacy instruction requirements and school accountability systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $7 million from Minnesota's general fund to support the city of Chaska in hosting Professional Golfers' Association of America championship events. The money will be given to the Explore Minnesota director to provide a grant that helps attract and cover costs for at least one men's and one women's PGA championship. This one-time appropriation is intended to boost economic development in Chaska by bringing major golf tournaments to the area. The funds are available until June 30, 2027, and the bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHF 21 would require a three-fifths supermajority vote in both the Minnesota House and Senate to extend a peacetime emergency declaration beyond 14 days. Currently, such extensions beyond 14 days could be approved by the Executive Council, but this bill would shift that authority to the legislature. The bill directly affects governors seeking to prolong emergency powers and the legislative process for reviewing those requests. It does not change the initial 14-day emergency declaration period or the governor's authority to declare emergencies under existing criteria. Note: This bill was introduced but not passed during the 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHF 3813 authorizes Waseca County to impose a local sales tax of up to 0.375% (three-eighths of one percent) on retail sales, subject to voter approval. The tax revenues must cover the county's collection costs and finance up to $45 million for constructing a new judicial center, including associated bond costs. The county may issue bonds up to $45 million without triggering standard debt limits or requiring a separate bond election. The tax expires after 30 years or when project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first. This bill directly affects Waseca County residents through the new tax and the county government through its funding mechanism for the judicial center project.

Maddy summaryHF 2809 establishes a new crime for protesting directly in front of or about a person's home (excluding homes used as businesses). It makes this a misdemeanor, escalating to a gross misdemeanor if the person has a prior conviction under this law or ignores court orders like protection orders. The bill specifically allows peaceful protests about community meetings or assemblies held at locations commonly used for public discussion. This law applies to residential properties only and takes effect August 1, 2025.