Rep. Ripper Repinski

Maddy summaryHF 862 requires all public Minnesota colleges and universities (including the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State Colleges) to maintain a supply of naloxone (an opiate antagonist used to reverse overdoses) on every campus building. Specifically, institutions must have at least two doses of nasal naloxone available onsite at each building and follow established protocols for storage and administration. The bill also directs the state health commissioner to provide training resources, including videos, to help campuses implement these emergency response measures. This requirement takes effect for the 2025-2026 academic year. The bill does not change who can administer naloxone but ensures campuses are prepared to respond to opioid overdoses.

Maddy summaryHF 2004 clarifies billing rules for disability waiver services when participants travel out of state. The bill requires Minnesota's human services commissioner to propose changes by December 2025 to include "individualized home supports without training, respite, and night supervision" under "direct care staff services" in waiver plans. This specifically allows billing for these services when waiver participants are temporarily traveling outside Minnesota or attending out-of-state postsecondary school. The policy change directly affects individuals receiving disability waiver services who need support during such out-of-state activities.

Maddy summaryHF 381 modifies how Minnesota calculates rates for home and community-based waiver services and increases room and board rates for individuals receiving these services. It requires service providers to submit detailed data (like staffing hours, ratios, and transportation miles) to a central rates management system, with lead agencies required to approve rates within 30 business days or pay a 10% late penalty. The bill also creates an exception process for individuals with "exceptional needs" that cannot be met under standard rate formulas, allowing for alternative payment rates. These changes directly affect service providers, lead agencies (like county human services departments), and individuals receiving home and community-based care, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2721 requires regular testing of fire life safety dampers in non-residential buildings with HVAC systems containing these dampers (excluding single-family homes and small multifamily buildings with four or fewer units). The bill mandates testing per national fire safety standards (NFPA 80, NFPA 92, etc.) to verify proper operation, including physical, visual, and functional checks. Testing must be performed by qualified inspectors - such as ICB-certified technicians employed by independent contractors meeting specific accreditation and insurance requirements. This applies directly to building owners and managers of commercial, institutional, and large-scale non-residential facilities subject to Minnesota’s State Fire Code.

Maddy summaryHF 2682 appropriates $6,000 from Minnesota's general fund to provide a $1,200 bonus to eligible veterans who served in qualifying campaigns under Minnesota law but did not receive a bonus under existing provisions (Minnesota Statutes, section 197.79). Veterans must submit military discharge documents (DD214) confirming their service to the state veterans affairs commissioner by December 31, 2028, to qualify for the payment. The funds are available until June 20, 2029, to cover eligible bonus payments. This bill directly affects veterans meeting specific service criteria who were previously excluded from bonus eligibility under current state law.

Maddy summaryHF 566 amends Minnesota law to clarify rules for operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public roads. It specifies that ATVs may be operated on the right shoulder or extreme right side of county/state highways (for accessing businesses/trails) and in ditches/slopes under certain conditions, while restricting operation in agricultural zones (April 1-August 1) and between sunset and sunrise. The bill also updates local government authority to allow ATVs on roads for access to businesses/residences via ordinance, with specific speed and access requirements for smaller communities. These changes directly affect ATV operators, local municipalities creating ordinances, and agricultural workers using ATVs for farm access.

Maddy summaryHF 944 amends Minnesota's trespass law to allow landowners to use purple paint markings as a legal alternative to traditional "no trespassing" signs for restricting outdoor recreation on their property. The bill specifies that purple markings must be vertical lines (at least 8 inches long, 1 inch wide) placed 3-5 feet from the ground, spaced no more than 100 feet apart on forest land or 1,000 feet apart elsewhere. This directly affects landowners seeking to manage recreational access and users who might enter marked areas without permission. The change provides a standardized, visible method for landowners to communicate trespass restrictions without requiring physical signs.

Maddy summaryHF 2420 establishes the Commission on Government Efficiency and Ethics to investigate allegations of fraud in state-funded programs and undisclosed legislative conflicts of interest. The commission will maintain an anonymous hotline and website for reporting, offer up to $5,000 rewards for reports leading to convictions or expulsions, and conduct investigations or forensic audits of state agencies. It requires public officials and entities handling public funds to cooperate with investigations and must report credible fraud evidence to law enforcement or legislative committees. The commission also submits annual reports with recommendations to prevent fraud and conflicts of interest. This bill directly affects state program administrators, legislators, and any individuals reporting misconduct.

Maddy summaryHF 274 appropriates $25,000 from the all-terrain vehicle account to update the C.J. Ramstad/North Shore State Trail Master Plan, specifically allowing ATV use on portions of the trail within Cook and Lake Counties. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to complete this plan update by February 1, 2026, and submit a report to relevant legislative committees. This funding change directly affects the management of the trail in those counties by modifying its designated uses. The provision is a procedural update to the trail's master plan, not a new regulatory standard.

Maddy summaryHF 278 increases fees for all-terrain vehicle (ATV) registrations and nonresident trail passes in Minnesota. It adds a $45 surcharge to all ATV registration fees (raising public-use fees from $6 to $20 annually) and increases the nonresident trail pass fee from $30 to $45 per year. The surcharge and higher pass fees fund grant-in-aid programs under Minnesota Statutes 84.927, specifically for constructing and maintaining ATV trails and use areas in counties and municipalities. This directly affects ATV owners (residents and nonresidents) who must pay these updated fees to operate on state or grant-in-aid trails.