Rep. Marj Fogelman

Maddy summaryHF 4 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring Minnesota to return budget surplus funds to taxpayers. If approved, it would create a "Minnesota tax relief account" funded by revenue exceeding 105% of projected spending, using those funds to refund or reduce property and income taxes. Taxpayers would receive direct refunds or tax reductions, but only up to the amount they owe in taxes, with the account funded annually from the state's general fund surplus. The amendment must be voted on by voters in the 2026 general election.

Maddy summaryHF 26, titled the "Never Again Act," shifts emergency declaration authority from the governor to the Minnesota legislature. It repeals the governor's power to declare emergencies and establish a new process requiring legislative approval for emergency declarations and extensions. The bill also prohibits the governor from issuing emergency orders with the "full force and effect of law" and explicitly protects citizens' rights, including free speech, religious freedom, assembly, travel, gun rights, and the ability to operate businesses. These changes amend multiple sections of Minnesota Statutes to clarify that only the legislature may enact emergency measures with legal force during crises.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's legislature has passed a resolution requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution asks for proposed amendments to impose budget rules on federal spending, reduce federal government authority over states, and limit terms for federal officials and members of Congress. This is a procedural step - Minnesota is formally petitioning Congress, not creating new laws. The resolution serves as Minnesota's ongoing application for such a convention, pending similar actions by two-thirds of states.

Maddy summaryHF 25 establishes a state grant program administered by Minnesota's Department of Health to fund nonprofit women's pregnancy centers and maternity homes. The program provides financial support for services like housing, medical care, parenting education, and mental health resources to help pregnant women and new mothers - particularly those facing homelessness or crisis - carry pregnancies to term and care for their children. Eligible organizations must be nonprofits offering free or low-cost services without promoting abortion, providing abortion care, or referring women to abortion providers. Grant funds cannot be used for abortion-related activities, and strict privacy rules require written consent before sharing personal information about clients. The bill appropriates state funds for this program while reducing other health-related appropriations.

Maddy summaryHF 24 amends Minnesota Statutes section 145.423 to require that infants born alive during an abortion be immediately recognized as human persons under the law and receive medical care. The bill mandates that medical personnel take "all reasonable measures consistent with good medical practice" to preserve the life and health of such infants, including compiling appropriate medical records. It directly affects healthcare providers performing abortions in Minnesota by establishing specific medical care obligations for infants born alive. The proposed changes would have taken effect the day after enactment, though the bill was not passed.

Maddy summaryHF 2344 appropriates $16.2 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific public infrastructure improvements in the city of Trimont. The funds will support the design, construction, and rehabilitation of drinking water systems, wastewater treatment facilities (including replacing an existing mechanical plant), sanitary sewers, water mains, and a new water tower. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover these costs, with the money provided as a grant to Trimont through the Public Facilities Authority. This is a funding mechanism for physical infrastructure upgrades, directly affecting Trimont's water and sewer systems.

Maddy summaryHF 2310 reenacts Minnesota's existing prohibition on weather modification within state boundaries, directly affecting individuals or entities attempting activities like cloud seeding. The bill defines "weather modification" as intentionally altering weather through chemical or apparatus dispersal in the atmosphere, and prohibits such actions within Minnesota's borders or airspace above them. Violations are classified as misdemeanors, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense. This law aims to protect public safety, health, and the environment by preventing unauthorized weather-altering activities.

Maddy summaryHF 2075 appropriates $15 million from bond proceeds to fund the Transportation Economic Development Program, which provides grants to local governments for projects that support economic growth. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $15 million in trunk highway bonds, with the proceeds deposited into the trunk highway fund to finance these grants. This funding directly supports local economic development initiatives, such as infrastructure improvements tied to business growth, under Minnesota Statutes § 174.12. The bill establishes a clear mechanism for bond issuance and fund allocation without creating new program requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 2074 reinstates Minnesota's previous teaching standards of effective practice by voiding specific rule amendments. The bill directly affects public school teachers and administrators in Minnesota, reversing changes made to Minnesota Rules, part 8710.2000, which were published in the State Register (volume 47, page 988). The key mechanism is declaring those rule amendments "void and do not take effect." This bill restores the prior standards governing teaching practices without creating new requirements. It becomes effective the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for noncompliant driver's licenses and identification cards (issued to applicants using foreign documents). It requires the state Department of Public Safety to collect specific data about foreign documents used (country of origin, document type, and prior submissions), while prohibiting the sharing of immigration status data - such as documents proving citizenship or legal presence - with federal immigration enforcement agencies. The bill classifies immigration status data as private and restricts its sharing only to specific purposes, like improving voter registration accuracy, jury selection, or processing certain federal immigration forms. It directly affects applicants seeking noncompliant licenses and state agencies handling license applications.