Rep. Andy Smith

Maddy summaryHF 1249 adds a specific parcel of land in Wabasha County to Carley State Park. The bill describes the exact boundaries of the new park area using standard survey terms (e.g., "North 15-1/2 degrees East") and excludes two small portions: land already owned by the state and a parcel owned by A.M. Christenson. This procedural bill directly affects Carley State Park's physical boundaries and land ownership, with no new policies or regulations created. The addition becomes effective the day after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryHF 3021 establishes a grant program to fund mobile clinics providing youth sports physicals at Minnesota schools. The bill appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $600,000 for 2027 to cover these services, requiring grant recipients to provide matching funds equal to 25% of the grant amount. Mobile clinics must conduct required health screenings - including cardiac checks, mental health assessments (stress, anxiety, depression), and musculoskeletal exams - and offer free physicals to uninsured students. Clinics must report data on services provided and referrals to the health commissioner for program improvement. This directly affects Minnesota public schools, uninsured student athletes, and mobile health clinics receiving state grants.

Maddy summaryHF 3074 creates legal rights for transportation network company (TNC) drivers in Minnesota to form and join labor organizations for collective bargaining. It directly affects "active drivers" who completed at least the median number of rides in the most recent two quarters, as defined by the bill. The law establishes a certification process where drivers can designate an exclusive representative (like a union) through the Bureau of Mediation Services, while prohibiting TNCs from controlling or dominating driver representation groups ("company unions"). Drivers gain the right to negotiate terms and conditions of work, including grievance procedures, with TNCs, and the bill defines "lockout" to prevent TNCs from restricting driver access to the platform during disputes.

Maddy summaryHF 689 allows county attorneys to use official orders (administrative subpoenas) to obtain specific records during wage theft investigations. The bill amends Minnesota law to let county attorneys subpoena payroll, banking, and financial records from employers, including documents required under state labor laws. This directly affects employers facing wage theft allegations and county attorneys conducting these investigations. The change takes effect August 1, 2025, and applies only to business records, not private individuals' personal information.

Maddy summaryHF 2607 requires Minnesota insurers to provide a copy of an active insurance policy to the first named insured within 21 days of receiving a request. Insurers may deliver the copy via paper, email, or a secure online link, and must provide it only once per policy period (e.g., annually for a yearly policy). This law applies directly to all insurance companies operating in Minnesota and affects policyholders who seek their current coverage details. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to ensure timely access to policy terms without imposing additional costs on consumers.

Maddy summaryHF 2705 modifies Minnesota's sales tax exemption for clothing, limiting the exemption to items priced at $150 or less per item. The bill defines "clothing" broadly to include standard apparel like jackets, shoes, diapers, and swimwear, but explicitly excludes accessories (e.g., handbags, jewelry), sports equipment (e.g., cleats, helmets), and protective gear (e.g., hard hats, safety glasses). It does not exempt items sold separately, such as belt buckles or costume masks, or materials that become part of clothing (e.g., zippers, fabric). The change takes effect for sales after September 30, 2025, directly affecting consumers purchasing clothing above the $150 price point and retailers applying the tax exemption.

Maddy summaryHF 3001 establishes a pilot program providing direct cash grants of at least $500 monthly for 18 months to eligible low-income Minnesota residents. It directly affects individuals or families with household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level or currently receiving public benefits. The bill requires grantees (local governments, tribes, or nonprofits) to administer the payments while ensuring the stipends do not count as income for other benefits like food assistance or housing support. Grantees must collect data on participants' economic, health, and housing outcomes and submit a final report to the legislature by January 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 1318 requires all individuals purchasing a firearm in Minnesota to present proof of recent firearm safety training before completing the sale. This training must cover safe handling, storage, legal aspects of possession, and include a shooting qualification, demonstrated through certified courses or recent peace officer employment. Sellers must document the transaction with copies of identification, training proof, and firearm details, retaining these records for ten years and providing them to law enforcement upon request. The law applies to all firearm sales except those involving dealers, law enforcement, estate transfers, antique firearms, or collector-to-collector sales of curios/relics. Violating these requirements constitutes a misdemeanor.

Maddy summaryHF 264, the "Larry R. Hill Medical Reform Act," requires all licensed Minnesota correctional facilities (both public and private) to meet specific medical care standards. The bill amends state law to mandate facilities implement policies covering mental health screening, suicide prevention, medication verification, discharge planning with prescribed medications, telehealth use, and death reviews. These requirements directly affect incarcerated individuals by improving access to consistent medical and mental health care while holding facilities accountable through commissioner inspections. The law aims to standardize care practices without creating new programs, focusing on operational changes to enhance safety and treatment.

Maddy summaryHF 2387 amends Minnesota Statutes § 124D.118 to establish a program allowing schools to provide free half-pint milk to students who do not participate in the full school lunch program. This directly affects public and nonpublic schools in Minnesota, enabling students to receive milk without needing to take a complete lunch, thereby reducing food waste from uneaten meals. The bill authorizes state reimbursement of 20 cents per milk serving for kindergarten students and up to 50 cents (or USDA rate) for lunch milk, with funding appropriated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Schools must follow commissioner-established guidelines to participate, focusing on daily milk access as a nutritional supplement.