Rep. Joe Schomacker

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the reconstruction of 34th Street in Slayton, Minnesota, from Juniper Avenue to 160th Avenue. The funds will cover predesign, design, engineering, construction, and equipment for the project, directly benefiting the city of Slayton and its residents. The state will issue bonds up to $2.5 million to provide the necessary funding, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The bill authorizes the commissioner of transportation to distribute the funds to the city for this specific infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHF 868 appropriates $4 million from state bond proceeds to fund Phase 2 of a new highway maintenance facility in Murray County, specifically in Slayton. The funds will cover designing, constructing, and equipping the facility to store highway maintenance equipment, chemicals, and materials, along with power systems, traffic safety measures, and stormwater management. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $4 million in bonds to provide this funding, following Minnesota's bond sale procedures. This directly affects Murray County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, enabling the completion of the facility's second phase.

Maddy summaryHF 728 modifies Minnesota's rules for providing out-of-home respite care services for children in unlicensed residential settings. It allows licensed providers to offer this care in homes that aren't licensed for such services, but only if they meet strict requirements: background checks for all household members, annual assessments of the home's suitability by a case manager, annual authorization from a child's legal representative, and limits on the number of children (max four, with siblings allowed to share a room) and service duration (max 46 days per year). These rules do not apply to children in foster care under chapters 260C or 260D. The bill requires providers to maintain detailed documentation of all assessments and authorizations, effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $863,000 from state bonds to fund public infrastructure improvements in Lake Benton. The funds will directly support the city’s design, construction, and reconstruction of sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer systems along U.S. Highway 75. The project must align with the ongoing reconstruction of U.S. Highway 75 corridor. The city of Lake Benton is the direct recipient, receiving funds through the Public Facilities Authority for these specific infrastructure upgrades.

Maddy summaryHF 864 appropriates $2 million from state bond proceeds to fund public infrastructure projects in Mountain Lake, Minnesota. The funds will support designing and constructing streets, clean water systems, sanitary and stormwater sewers to expand housing in the city. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $2 million in bonds under Minnesota's bond laws to cover these costs. This directly affects Mountain Lake residents and local officials by providing capital for essential infrastructure upgrades. The funding is specifically targeted at improving housing-related infrastructure, not general city operations.

Maddy summaryHF 872 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in specific projects at Edgerton Public School District (District No. 581). The bill exempts materials purchased between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, for projects including new preschool classrooms, a music room, band room, gymnasium, locker rooms with storm shelters, and office renovations. The state will refund the tax paid by the school district through the commissioner of revenue, using funds from the general fund. This exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after December 31, 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the reconstruction of 34th Street in Slayton, Minnesota, specifically between Juniper Avenue and 160th Avenue. The funds cover predesign, design, engineering, construction, and equipment for the project. The state will issue bonds up to $2.5 million to provide this funding, as authorized under Minnesota Statutes governing state bonds. The city of Slayton directly receives the grant to carry out the street reconstruction work. The bill becomes effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 865 appropriates $1,000,000 from state bond proceeds to fund the design, construction, and equipment for a new water tower on the west side of Rock County Rural Water's system. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $1,000,000 in bonds under Minnesota law to cover this cost. This funding directly supports Rock County Rural Water, a public water utility serving residents and businesses in Rock County. The measure provides concrete financial support for infrastructure improvements without altering broader water regulations or policies.

Maddy summaryHF 871 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in specific projects at Adrian Independent School District (District No. 511). It directly affects the school district and vendors supplying materials for projects like secondary/elementary building roofing, playground remodels, retaining walls, and bathroom/locker room renovations. The bill requires vendors to collect the standard tax upfront but then refund it through the state, covering purchases made between April 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025. This policy change reduces costs for these designated school construction projects without altering tax rates.

Maddy summaryHF 905 appropriates $10 million from state bond sales to fund grants for rural airports in Minnesota that don't qualify for federal funding and aren't included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to create this funding source, with the money directed to local governments owning qualifying airports. This provides a dedicated state funding stream for airport improvements where federal support is unavailable. The bill affects rural communities with smaller airports facing financial barriers to maintenance and development.