Rep. Greg Davids

Maddy summaryHF 952 modifies Minnesota's sales and use tax law to expand exemptions for land clearing services and equipment. It adds land clearing equipment (like machinery for removing trees, bushes, and stumps) to the list of exempt items used in taxable services, and creates a new exemption for land clearing contracts sold to contractors or subcontractors. The bill specifically excludes equipment with a useful life over 12 months and does not apply to standard landscaping, gardening, or lawn care services. These changes take effect for sales after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $6 million from the parks and trails fund to the commissioner of natural resources for constructing the Root River State Trail between Preston and Carimona in Minnesota. The funding is designated for fiscal year 2027 and must be spent by June 30, 2028, with no additional appropriations planned beyond this one-time allocation. The legislation directly affects the state's natural resources department and the communities along the proposed trail route by providing financial resources for trail development.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $6 million in state bonds to fund construction of the Root River State Trail between Preston and Carimona. The funds will be allocated to the commissioner of natural resources for trail development work. The commissioner of management and budget is responsible for selling and issuing the bonds according to existing state laws. The bill takes effect the day after it is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $7 million from Minnesota's general fund to support the city of Chaska in hosting Professional Golfers' Association of America championship events. The money will be given to the Explore Minnesota director to provide a grant that helps attract and cover costs for at least one men's and one women's PGA championship. This one-time appropriation is intended to boost economic development in Chaska by bringing major golf tournaments to the area. The funds are available until June 30, 2027, and the bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHF 3755 modifies debt financing rules for Minnesota local governments. It requires school districts to publish bond project details and current debt levels before issuing bonds, and shortens county bond notice periods from 14 to 10 days before public hearings. Counties must now include bond-financed projects in capital improvement plans, and port authorities no longer must issue bonds with serial maturity schedules. These changes affect school districts, counties, and port authorities when borrowing for infrastructure projects. The bill streamlines notice requirements and clarifies bond issuance procedures under existing statutes.

Maddy summaryHF 387 authorizes the city of Blaine to impose up to a 3% tax on restaurant sales, lodging (for hotels with over 50 rooms), and admission to entertainment venues within the 105th Redevelopment Area. Revenue from these taxes must be used exclusively for capital improvements like infrastructure and facilities in that specific area, including funding bonds for such projects. The taxes are set to remain in effect until 2055 and can be collected by the city with potential state assistance.

Maddy summaryHF 3172 provides rebates to resource recovery facilities and waste-to-energy facilities that separate materials from waste streams for recycling, composting, or reuse. Facilities must report annual tonnage of processed materials (e.g., recyclables, compostables, or ash) by February 1 each year, triggering rebates of $30 per ton for recycling/reuse and $20 per ton for ash utilization. The rebates are funded from existing solid waste tax revenues, with $30 million annually allocated for this purpose. The program begins July 1, 2025, and requires facilities to submit detailed reports to the state revenue commissioner.

Maddy summaryHF 3559 amends Minnesota law to allow local governments to prohibit cannabis businesses within 500 feet of congregate housing for children, congregate housing for transplant recipients, and hospitals. This expands existing restrictions that previously limited cannabis businesses to 1,000 feet from schools and 500 feet from daycares. The bill does not ban cannabis businesses generally but adds these new location-based restrictions for local zoning decisions. It directly affects cannabis businesses seeking to operate near these specific facilities and gives local governments additional authority to regulate business locations. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 342.13, which governs local control over cannabis business operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $4 million in state funding for Minnesota food shelf programs during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directs the state agency overseeing food shelves to use these funds to support community food banks that serve people facing food insecurity. The money comes from the state general fund and is added to existing base funding for these programs. This directly affects food shelves across Minnesota and the families and individuals they serve.

Maddy summaryHF 1066 increases annual funding for soil and water conservation districts in Minnesota. It amends state law to raise the annual appropriation from $15 million (for 2023-2024) to $20 million starting in 2025, paid from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue. This funding directly supports local soil and water conservation districts that provide technical assistance and cost-share programs for landowners. The bill takes effect for payments made in 2025 and subsequent years.