Rep. Marj Fogelman

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4.35 million from state bonds to fund a new wastewater system in the city of Wilder, Minnesota. The funds will cover property acquisition, design, and construction of a gravity collection system, lift station, and force main to connect Wilder’s wastewater treatment to the city of Windom. The state will issue bonds to cover the cost, with the money provided as a grant to Wilder through the Public Facilities Authority. The project directly affects Wilder residents and its regional wastewater infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 2082 authorizes the sale of $200 million in state bonds to fund trunk highway construction and improvements in Minnesota. The bill appropriates these bond proceeds to the commissioner of transportation for building, reconstructing, and upgrading state highways, including design-build projects and associated program costs. It specifies that up to 17% of the funds can cover internal department expenses and consultant fees for project delivery. The money will be deposited into the trunk highway fund, with bond proceeds used exclusively for transportation infrastructure projects.

Maddy summaryHF 1241 repeals Minnesota's Paid Leave Law, which previously provided state-funded family and medical leave benefits. The bill transfers any unspent funds from the family medical leave account to the general state fund, effective July 1, 2025. It specifically repeals all provisions of Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 268B.001 through 268B.30, which governed the paid leave program. This action eliminates the state's paid leave law and redirects unused program funds to the general state budget.

Maddy summaryHF 2076 appropriates $250 million for local road construction and safety projects, and $150 million for bridge replacement and rehabilitation, all funded by up to $400 million in state bonds. It directly affects Minnesota counties and local governments by providing money to repair roads of statewide significance, expand the ten-ton road system, and improve rural road safety on county highways. The bill requires the state transportation commissioner to prioritize projects using existing lists and match federal funds for bridge work. This legislation authorizes bond sales to cover these costs, with funding effective immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 893 clarifies and strengthens Minnesota's self-defense laws by eliminating the requirement to retreat before using force when defending one's home or person. It expands the definition of "dwelling" to include occupied vehicles, porches, decks, and adjacent structures, and creates a legal presumption that someone entering a dwelling by stealth or force poses an imminent threat. The bill allows individuals to use deadly force without retreating in certain situations, such as when preventing a forcible felony or imminent harm to themselves or others. This directly affects Minnesotans using self-defense, particularly in home or vehicle defense scenarios.

Maddy summaryHF 898 withdraws Minnesota from the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, a multi-state agreement that would have awarded the state's presidential electors based on the national popular vote. The bill amends Minnesota election law to revert to the state's existing method for selecting presidential electors: candidates are nominated by party conventions and elected based on congressional district and statewide vote totals, rather than the national popular vote. This change directly affects how Minnesota's 10 presidential electors are chosen in future elections. The bill repeals Minnesota Statutes sections 208.051 and 208.052, which had implemented the compact.

Maddy summaryHF 10 prohibits Minnesota state-funded financial assistance, including health coverage and college scholarships, for undocumented noncitizens. The bill explicitly excludes undocumented noncitizens (defined as those residing without U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval) from MinnesotaCare (state health insurance) and the North Star Promise scholarship program. It amends state statutes to require that these programs deny eligibility to individuals without lawful immigration status. The policy change takes effect upon final enactment, with scholarship eligibility applying to awards beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Maddy summaryHF 1839 repeals specific diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements in Minnesota's K-12 public education system. It removes mandates for schools to teach about Indigenous treaties, boarding schools, languages, sovereignty, and cultural contributions as part of curriculum standards. The bill amends or repeals several Minnesota Statutes (including sections 120B.021, 120B.11, and 121A.212) that previously required embedding these topics into academic standards and teacher training. This directly affects all Minnesota public schools serving prekindergarten through grade 12. The change eliminates required instructional content related to Indigenous history and cultural education in state-mandated curricula.

Maddy summaryHF 17 amends Minnesota's handgun permit law to create lifetime permits for carrying concealed handguns, replacing the previous temporary permits. It also reduces the application fee for these permits, capping it at $100 or the actual processing cost (whichever is lower), with $10 of each fee deposited into the general fund. The bill maintains existing requirements, including proof of firearm safety training (via certified courses or peace officer employment) and in-person application submissions with specific documents like training certificates and photo ID. This directly affects Minnesotans seeking or renewing concealed carry permits, streamlining the process by eliminating renewal fees and duration limits.

Maddy summaryHF 1822 prohibits Minnesota's Commissioner of Transportation from reducing travel lanes, closing lanes, or constructing boulevards or land bridges on marked Interstate Highway 94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul. The bill specifically bans using state funds for studies, proposals, or designs related to boulevards or land bridges for this corridor. It does not prevent lane reductions needed for routine resurfacing, reconstruction, or emergency maintenance. The law applies directly to the commissioner's actions on this specific interstate segment and takes effect upon final enactment.