Rep. Greg Davids

Maddy summaryHF 43 appropriates $4.5 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund grants for Minnesota gas stations upgrading equipment to dispense biofuels like E25. It directly affects retail petroleum dispensers with 15 or fewer sites in Minnesota, allowing up to $200,000 per station for equipment upgrades required to meet state biofuel goals. The bill mandates annual reports detailing project types, geographic distribution, minority-owned business participation, and program costs to legislative committees. Unused 2026 funds can roll over to 2027, with future funding base set at $3 million annually. The program aims to expand biofuel infrastructure access while requiring transparency through detailed reporting.

Maddy summaryHF 3051 exempts sales of admission privileges for PGA World Championship golf tournaments and related events from Minnesota's sales and use tax. The bill directly affects tournament organizers and attendees purchasing tickets to these specific events. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 297A.68 by adding a new tax exemption for the "granting of the privilege of admission" to these PGA-sponsored tournaments. The exemption applies to all sales made after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2768 modifies Minnesota's tax code across multiple areas, primarily affecting businesses structured as pass-through entities (like partnerships and S corporations) and individual taxpayers. The bill creates a new pass-through entity tax option, allowing qualifying businesses to pay tax at the entity level instead of having owners report income individually, with specific election rules and calculations tied to individual tax rates. It also adjusts income tax credits for eligible production costs and makes technical updates to sales tax exemptions, collection rules, and property tax classifications. These changes directly impact business owners and taxpayers navigating Minnesota's tax system, with the pass-through tax provision being a key new mechanism.

Maddy summaryHF 3128 appropriates $5,130,000 from state bonds to fund water and sewer infrastructure improvements in Lanesboro, Minnesota, specifically tied to the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 250. The bill directs the state commissioner of transportation to provide a grant to Lanesboro for design, engineering, and construction of these utility projects. State bonds up to $5,130,000 will be issued under Minnesota Statutes to cover the costs. This funding directly benefits Lanesboro residents and local infrastructure by modernizing essential utility systems alongside road upgrades.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies reimbursement rates for community support services, increasing them to 107.5% (effective now) and 112.5% (effective January 1, 2026) for providers serving clients needing 10+ hours daily. It requires providers to use all additional revenue solely for staff wages and related costs (like payroll taxes), not for benefits like health insurance. The bill also creates the Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust, a joint state-union retirement savings plan for union-represented direct support workers. These changes directly affect community support service providers, their employees, and Minnesota’s human services budget.

Maddy summaryHF 2127 classifies real property records of Minnesota judicial officials (such as judges) as private data, limiting public access. Judicial officials must submit written notification to the relevant government entity to activate this protection, which expires after five years unless renewed. The bill specifically covers real property records defined under Minnesota law (e.g., deeds, ownership records), excluding other types like tax liens or commercial filings. It takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not apply to records already publicly available or those maintained for specific legal purposes. This change directly affects judicial officials by giving them control over their property record privacy.

Maddy summaryHF 2242 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to select a single state pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) through a competitive bidding process. This PBM will handle all prescription drug claims for Minnesota's Medicaid (medical assistance) and MinnesotaCare programs, replacing the current system where multiple PBMs might be used. The bill mandates a master contract with this single PBM, specifies rules for drug coverage and reimbursement, and requires the commissioner to report on the program's operation. It also includes strict transparency requirements during procurement, such as disclosing potential conflicts of interest and financial ties between the PBM and pharmacies or drug manufacturers.

Maddy summaryHF 1479 establishes a quarterly refund system for Minnesota pharmacies that sell prescription drugs (referred to as "legend drugs") outside the state. Pharmacies can claim refunds equal to the tax they paid to distributors for those out-of-state sales, multiplied by Minnesota's tax rate, against their state tax liability. The bill requires pharmacies to file refund requests quarterly based on when they delivered drugs outside Minnesota (e.g., by July 1 for Q1 deliveries), with claims due within one year of the delivery quarter. This directly affects community pharmacies that dispense prescription drugs to patients outside Minnesota. The refund process begins for sales occurring after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3044 modifies Minnesota's sales tax remittance rules for professional sports events. It requires qualifying sports teams (like MLB, NFL, or NHL franchises) to pay sales tax on ticket sales for their games by the 20th day of the month following the event, instead of the standard schedule. This applies specifically to taxes on admission to professional athletic events as defined in the bill. The change affects only the payment deadline for these teams' ticket sales tax, not the tax rate or scope. The bill also voids interest/penalties for late payments made before its final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 3032 creates a funding mechanism for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority tied to revenues from electronic pull-tabs (a form of charitable gambling). The bill requires the state commissioner to calculate each year whether current pull-tab revenue exceeds the 2024 base year amount, and if so, appropriates up to $20 million annually from the general fund for stadium improvements. This funding begins July 1, 2026, with the first calculation due March 15, 2026, and the maximum amount is adjusted annually based on specific formulas. The bill directly affects the Sports Facilities Authority by linking its funding to a specific revenue source from charitable gambling activities.