Rep. Tina Liebling

Maddy summaryHF 10 is a "Revisor's bill," meaning it makes technical corrections to existing laws without changing policy or affecting people directly. It primarily updates references, numbering, or formatting errors in the state's legal code. This type of bill is administrative and does not create new requirements or alter rights. It is handled by the legislature's revisor office to maintain accuracy in the statute book.

Maddy summaryHF 3344 creates a new "LGBTQIA2S+ and HIV long-term care bill of rights" in Minnesota. It directly affects residents of long-term care facilities, home care clients, and home and community-based services recipients who are LGBTQIA2S+ or living with HIV. Key provisions require facilities to provide staff training in LGBTQIA2S+ and HIV cultural competency, prohibit specific discriminatory acts (like forcing clothing against gender identity or refusing chosen names/pronouns), mandate clear notices of residents' rights, and allow civil lawsuits if rights are violated. The bill appropriates funds to support these changes, aiming to prevent discrimination in care settings.

Maddy summaryHF 3339 reinstates a citizen advisory board for Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which was eliminated by the legislature in 2015. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require the governor to appoint eight citizen members who must reflect the state's racial, gender, and geographic diversity, including at least one Tribal Nation member, three members from environmental justice communities, one small farmer, and one labor union member. This board will review specific agency decisions - such as permits, environmental impact statements, and rule changes - and provide public input on environmental policies. The change directly affects how the MPCA makes decisions, adding a layer of public oversight previously removed.

Maddy summaryHF 3334 modifies rules for health insurance companies' review of medical treatments, requiring their reviewing physicians to contact a patient's attending doctor before denying coverage. It creates a legal right for patients injured by wrongful denials - where the denial contradicts medical norms or the attending doctor's recommendation - to sue the insurance company or reviewing physician. The law also allows Minnesota's attorney general to enforce these rules. This directly affects patients seeking care, health insurance companies, and physicians reviewing treatment requests.

Maddy summaryHF 3321 is a technical correction bill that amends Minnesota Statutes section 17.354 to clarify that certain legislative provisions (sections 17.351-17.353) do not affect laws governing wild animals. It directly addresses an ambiguity in existing law by explicitly stating this relationship, ensuring no unintended conflict with wildlife regulations. The bill makes no new policy changes or affect specific groups - it solely corrects a perceived inconsistency in statutory language. This type of bill typically resolves minor drafting issues without altering substantive law.

Maddy summaryHF 3022 makes technical corrections to Minnesota's statutes by fixing minor errors like outdated references, redundant language, and formatting issues across multiple laws. It does not create new policies or affect specific individuals or groups - it simply updates existing legal text for clarity and accuracy. The bill amends over 60 sections of Minnesota Statutes to remove obsolete or conflicting provisions. This type of administrative correction is routine to maintain a consistent and functional legal code.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes), passed by the Minnesota House. It urges Congress to exercise its constitutional authority to oversee the Executive branch and defend the Constitution. The resolution specifically cites concerns about the Executive branch allegedly bypassing courts, impounding funds, and infringing on free speech, and asks Congress to "assert its constitutional oversight authority." It directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to Congress and Minnesota's federal representatives.

Maddy summarySF 2847 modifies Minnesota's statutory forms for garnishment notices to improve clarity for debtors. It requires judgment creditors to provide a standardized 10-day notice explaining earnings exemptions before levying on wages, listing specific programs like MFIP, Medical Assistance, and recent prison release as qualifying for protection. The bill specifies the exact wording and format the notice must use, including details on how debtors can claim exemptions by submitting a signed statement. This directly affects individuals who owe money (debtors) and those collecting debts (creditors) by standardizing the communication process. The change focuses on procedural clarity, not altering exemption eligibility or creating new protections.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a law. Minnesota's legislature formally urges the President to respect and comply with federal court rulings, specifically referencing the Trump administration's refusal to follow a court order regarding an immigration case. The resolution directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to the President, Congress, and Minnesota's congressional delegation. It has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement supporting judicial independence.

Maddy summaryHF 3304 repeals tax breaks for sustainable aviation fuel producers and data centers, including an income tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel and sales/use tax exemptions for data center operations and facility construction. The revenue generated from these repeals will be redirected to increase the state's renter's credit, providing additional tax relief to low-to-moderate-income renters. The bill also makes technical adjustments to various tax statutes to reflect these changes. This affects businesses in the sustainable aviation fuel sector, data center operators, and renters who qualify for the increased credit.