Rep. Tina Liebling

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes security provisions for the Minnesota chief justice by authorizing the State Patrol to provide protection when necessary after consultation with the chief justice. It also adjusts funding allocations for the state's judicial branch, including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, and District Courts, with base funding changes taking effect in fiscal year 2028. The legislation appropriates specific amounts for various court operations and includes a provision to increase hourly rates paid to forensic examiners. Additionally, it expands the State Patrol's existing security authority to include protection for other constitutional officers during credible threats.

Maddy summaryHF 3476 establishes Minnesota's Patient-Centered Care program, which directly affects medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees by changing how healthcare providers are paid. The bill requires the state to pay healthcare providers directly for services (instead of through managed care plans), authorizes contracting with administrative organizations for tasks like claims processing (without financial risk), and mandates care coordination services. Key provisions include fee-for-service payments to providers, flat payments for primary care coordination, and funding for community outreach to help vulnerable patients access care. This replaces existing managed care contracts and aims to improve health outcomes while increasing transparency for public health programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical corrections to various Minnesota state laws by fixing errors, removing outdated text, and eliminating redundant or conflicting provisions. It directly affects government agencies and individuals subject to the corrected statutes, including those involved in welfare services, cannabis regulation, and ombudsperson oversight. The key mechanism involves amending specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes to update references, correct wording, and streamline legal language without changing the underlying policy intent. These changes aim to improve the accuracy and clarity of existing laws while maintaining their original purpose.

Maddy summaryHF 3454 modifies Minnesota's social work licensing rules to clarify when professionals can use titles like "social worker." It requires county social workers without a social work degree or license to stop using those titles in public by July 1, 2026, unless they were already employed by the county before July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates that all social workers using public-facing titles must display their license designation (e.g., LSW, LISW) and prohibits misleading claims about their qualifications. These changes directly affect county agency social workers and ensure title usage aligns with licensing status.

Maddy summaryHF 309 amends Minnesota Statutes §84.523 to tighten mining restrictions in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) and Rainy River headwaters. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to determine that proposed mining (for taconite, sand, gravel, or granite) in the Rainy River headwaters would not harm the BWCA before any permits are issued. This modifies existing law by adding this specific assessment step, directly affecting mining operations seeking approval in these areas. The change maintains the general prohibition on mining without legislative approval but adds a new administrative requirement for the commissioner to evaluate environmental impacts. The bill focuses on protecting the BWCA's wilderness character through stricter permitting conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, titled "Miscellaneous oversights, inconsistencies, ambiguities, unintended results, and technical errors corrected," amends Minnesota Statutes section 268B.185 to clarify rules for repaying overpaid family and medical leave benefits. It specifies that applicants who receive benefits they are not entitled to must promptly return the funds, and if they fail to do so, the total amount owed - including penalties and interest - can be collected using existing state and federal methods. The legislation also establishes that the changes take effect immediately upon final enactment and aligns the bill's effective date with the provisions it corrects.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1.5 million from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the City of Minneapolis to create a public memorial honoring Renée Good and Alex Pretti. The memorial will feature statues, educational exhibits, and a space for community reflection, focusing on their deaths and the broader issues of civil rights and immigration enforcement. The project requires a collaborative planning process involving local residents, civil rights groups, artists, and historians, with oversight provided by a partnership including city officials and state legislators. While the state provides the initial funding, the city is permitted to seek additional private donations and partnerships to cover design, programming, and long-term maintenance costs.

Maddy summarySF 2691 establishes clear standards for rent, utility charges, and fees in Minnesota manufactured home parks. It requires uniform rent rates (except for lot size/location or special services), prohibits fees based on household size, guests, home size, or occupancy, and mandates itemized billing for utilities. The bill also requires park owners to address safety hazards like dangerous trees within 14 days of resident notice and gives residents 60 days' written notice before rent increases. These changes directly affect manufactured home park residents and owners by increasing transparency and limiting arbitrary charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to enhance security for the judiciary and public safety agencies, including specific allocations for protecting the Chief Justice and staffing security units. It establishes a competitive grant program to help courthouses improve their physical safety and security measures, requiring recipients to contribute half of the project costs. Additionally, the legislation modifies existing criminal laws regarding first-degree murder and impersonating a peace officer while creating new offenses related to theft of public funds and misuse of emergency vehicles. The bill also updates firearms policies and authorizes the relevant agencies to create rules to implement these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes funding for judicial and public safety initiatives while modifying several criminal laws and creating new offenses. It appropriates money to enhance security for the state supreme court, staff a judicial security unit, and provide grants for courthouse safety improvements. Additionally, the legislation updates penalties for theft of public funds and impersonating peace officers, while also introducing new crimes and adjusting firearms policies. The bill directly affects state courts, law enforcement agencies, and individuals subject to the modified criminal statutes.