Rep. Joe Schomacker

Maddy summaryHF 1095 requires Minnesota's human services commissioner to amend state waiver plans by December 2025 to allow providers of individualized home supports to bill for specific indirect services. These services include coordinating transportation, health care appointments, legal support, employment maintenance, basic needs access, independent living arrangements, and crisis management - without requiring direct recipient contact. The bill directly affects home support providers serving individuals who need assistance with daily living. It takes effect July 1, 2025, pending federal approval of the waiver plan changes.

Maddy summaryHF 1666 appropriates $3 million in state bond funds to the city of Slayton for the design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of a new child care center. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3 million in bonds to cover this cost, with funds distributed as a grant to Slayton under specific state statutes. This direct funding will support the development of a facility serving young children in Slayton, primarily affecting local families and the city's childcare infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 1665 allows public water districts, sewer districts, and combined water-sewer districts to install water and sewer pipelines in public road rights-of-way. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly include these entities under existing rules that already permit other utilities (like electric companies) to install infrastructure in public roads. This change removes a specific barrier by adding these districts to the list of authorized entities, requiring them to follow the same notice procedures for construction or repairs as other utility providers. The policy simplifies the process for local water and sewer systems to maintain and upgrade infrastructure within public roads.

Maddy summaryHF 98 modifies supervision and training rules for mental health professionals in Minnesota. It requires case managers with less experience to complete 40 hours of approved training and receive 38 hours of annual supervision (including monthly clinical sessions), while case management associates must meet specific education or experience criteria and complete 40 hours of preservice training. The bill also exempts intensive residential mental health treatment providers from certain client rights requirements and updates critical incident reporting timelines for residential programs. These changes directly affect mental health service providers, case managers, behavioral aides, and residential treatment facilities.

Maddy summaryHF 875 expands how Minnesota school districts and charter schools can use state funding for student support personnel. It allows districts to hire more support staff (like counselors or social workers), make temporary pandemic-era hires permanent, or maintain positions at risk of elimination. If a district can't hire a full-time position with this funding, it can instead contract directly with licensed professionals in these roles. The bill specifically updates funding rules to provide greater flexibility for supporting student services. This change applies to fiscal year 2026 and later.

Maddy summaryHF 1111 provides $20 million in one-time funding to expand dental assisting and hygiene education programs in Minnesota. The bill authorizes grants and forgivable loans for accredited programs to improve physical infrastructure (like clinics and classrooms), create scholarships, boost faculty salaries, and acquire equipment. Eligible institutions can apply for funding to increase student enrollment capacity, with priority given to projects that directly expand student numbers. The funds are available until June 2028 and must be used for specific program improvements outlined in the bill. This directly affects accredited dental education programs at Minnesota colleges and universities seeking to grow their capacity.

Maddy summaryHF 1110 provides $15 million in one-time funding from the workforce development fund to expand dental assisting and hygiene education programs in Minnesota. The bill authorizes grants for accredited higher education programs to improve physical infrastructure (like clinics and classrooms), create scholarships, enhance faculty salaries, and purchase equipment. These grants aim to increase student enrollment capacity and strengthen the dental workforce pipeline. The commissioner of employment and economic development will administer the program, prioritizing projects with the highest potential to expand program capacity.

Maddy summaryHF 1237 appropriates $17 million from state bond proceeds to fund infrastructure upgrades in Fulda, Minnesota. The bill directly affects the city of Fulda by providing funds for designing and constructing improvements to its sanitary sewer, stormwater, drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and associated street reconstruction. The state will issue bonds up to $17 million to cover these costs, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 1252 appropriates $3.15 million from state bonds to rebuild two specific segments of the Casey Jones State Trail: the first three miles east from the Pipestone Trailhead (including the trailhead) and the Currie Loop segment. The funding covers engineering, reconstruction, and rehabilitation work on these trail sections. The money comes from bonds issued under Minnesota's bond laws, with the commissioner of natural resources responsible for the project. This bill directly affects trail maintenance and infrastructure in those two locations.

Maddy summaryHF 1155 appropriates $3.9 million in state bond funds to the city of Ruthton for critical infrastructure upgrades. The bill directly affects Ruthton residents by funding the replacement of aging water distribution, sanitary sewer, storm sewer systems, and city streets, plus a new water tower. Key provisions include authorizing the state to issue bonds up to $3.9 million to cover these costs, managed through the Public Facilities Authority. The funds are specifically designated for design, construction, and equipment for these public infrastructure projects. This bill enables Ruthton to modernize its outdated systems without immediate local tax increases.