Rep. Duane Quam

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $4 million in state bonds to fund the expansion and renovation of the History Center of Olmsted County Museum. The funds will be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip the museum facility, with the money directed through the commissioner of employment and economic development to Olmsted County. The legislation requires compliance with existing state statutes governing capital investment and museum operations. The bill becomes effective immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota public officials to disclose holdings of virtual currency and digital assets on their annual statements of economic interest. It directly affects state and local officials who serve on government agencies and must now report ownership of digital assets valued over $10,000, including details about purchase and sale transactions. The legislation defines digital assets to include virtual currency, stablecoins, and nonfungible tokens, and mandates that these reports include transaction dates and value ranges for each reported asset. This change expands existing financial disclosure requirements to ensure transparency regarding cryptocurrency and other digital-only assets held by public officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called disruption of worship services in Minnesota, targeting individuals who enter religious buildings with the intent to disrupt scheduled services by committing a crime. The law defines a religious establishment as a building used for worship that is clearly marked with a sign or other identifier. First-time offenders face gross misdemeanor charges, while repeat offenders could be charged with a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of $10,000 or both. The provisions take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply only to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota school districts with six-member boards and 1,000 or fewer students to vote on reducing their board size to five members. Districts can propose this change at any school election, and if voters approve it, only two directors will be elected for a four-year term instead of the current three. The legislation also maintains existing provisions for districts to expand from five to six members or from six to seven members through voter approval. This change directly affects independent school districts in Minnesota that meet the enrollment and current board size requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 2513 establishes Minnesota's process for selecting delegates to attend a potential Article V constitutional convention. The bill requires the Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, House Speaker, and House Minority Leader to each appoint one delegate, with a fifth delegate to be chosen unanimously by all four; if they cannot agree, Minnesota sends four delegates. Delegates must be current or former Minnesota legislators who meet specific residency, citizenship, and ethical qualifications (e.g., no federal lobbying or employment in the last decade). The bill also mandates that delegates cannot support changing the one-state-one-vote rule or amend specific constitutional protections (like the Bill of Rights), and their authority is limited to issues Minnesota requested in its application for the convention.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires voters in Minnesota who register on election day without a driver's license number, state ID number, or Social Security number to cast provisional ballots instead of regular ballots. The law also clarifies how individuals can prove their residence on election day by listing specific documents and allowing certain employees of residential facilities to vouch for residents. Additionally, the bill defines what types of facilities count as residential facilities for vouching purposes and outlines procedures for tribal members to prove their residence. These changes aim to standardize the process for election day registration and ensure that voters who cannot provide specific identification numbers follow a clear path to voting.

Maddy summaryHF 3723 requires voters applying for absentee ballots to verify their identity using either a Minnesota driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number before the ballot is mailed. County auditors and municipal clerks must electronically submit these applications to the secretary of state for verification against government databases, with unverifiable applications forwarded to law enforcement. The bill directly affects voters seeking absentee ballots and county/municipal election officials processing applications. Key provisions include mandatory verification before mail delivery, a secure website for submission, and a requirement for the secretary of state to validate permanent absentee voters 60-75 days before elections. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3722 requires Minnesota county auditors to remove deceased voters from the statewide voter registration system after changing a voter's status to "deceased." The bill also mandates that all currently listed deceased voters must be removed by June 1, 2027. This law directly affects county auditors, who manage voter registration records across all 87 counties. The policy change ensures voter registration databases reflect current eligibility by proactively removing deceased individuals' records.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5.6 million from the state transportation fund and $2.4 million from the trunk highway fund to improve intersections along U.S. Highway 14 in Byron. The funds will pay for environmental analysis, design, and construction of grade-separated interchanges (replacing traffic signals with overpasses or underpasses) at key intersections, including those with Olmsted County State-Aid Highways 3 and 5. The money comes from state bonds authorized by the bill, with remaining funds after design work able to cover right-of-way acquisition and construction. The project directly affects the city of Byron and Olmsted County, aiming to upgrade infrastructure at specific highway junctions.

Maddy summaryHF 3717 appropriates $1.5 million from state bond proceeds to Dodge County for acquiring adjacent quarry and private land to expand Restoration Park. The funds will enable the park's expansion to reclaim the site and create year-round, multiuse outdoor recreation opportunities. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $1.5 million in bonds to cover this cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This funding directly affects Dodge County residents by enhancing local recreational access and park infrastructure.