Rep. Jimmy Gordon

Maddy summaryHF 17 amends Minnesota's handgun permit law to create lifetime permits for carrying concealed handguns, replacing the previous temporary permits. It also reduces the application fee for these permits, capping it at $100 or the actual processing cost (whichever is lower), with $10 of each fee deposited into the general fund. The bill maintains existing requirements, including proof of firearm safety training (via certified courses or peace officer employment) and in-person application submissions with specific documents like training certificates and photo ID. This directly affects Minnesotans seeking or renewing concealed carry permits, streamlining the process by eliminating renewal fees and duration limits.

Maddy summaryHF 415 would allow Minnesota taxpayers to subtract their overtime pay from taxable income when filing state income taxes. It specifically covers wages, salaries, tips, and other compensation earned for hours worked beyond the standard workweek under Minnesota or federal law. This change reduces taxable income for eligible workers, potentially lowering their state tax burden. The provision takes effect for tax returns filed in 2025 and later.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's law on fluoridating public water supplies. It clarifies that municipalities may choose whether to fluoridate their water, but cannot add fluoride to water that naturally contains sufficient fluoride within state health guidelines. The state health commissioner must establish rules for fluoride content levels, testing methods, and record-keeping for systems that choose to fluoridate. The bill explicitly prohibits the commissioner from requiring fluoridation for any public water system. It affects all Minnesota municipalities operating public water systems and the state health department.

Maddy summaryHF 1786 amends Minnesota law to allow cities to issue on-sale liquor licenses to licensed cosmetology salons. This change directly affects cosmetology salons that already hold valid state licenses under section 155A.29, enabling them to serve alcohol on-site. The bill adds cosmetology salons to the list of approved establishments (previously including hotels, restaurants, and clubs) eligible for such licenses. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 340A.404, subdivision 1, and takes effect upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's renewable energy standards by expanding which hydroelectric projects count toward clean energy goals (including facilities over 100 megawatts if operating since 2023). It allows electric utilities to request delays in meeting renewable, solar, or carbon-free energy requirements if the commission determines it serves the public interest, considering factors like cost impacts and system reliability. The bill also expands sales tax exemptions for residential heating fuels and electricity, and prohibits demolition of fossil-fuel power plants under specific conditions. Additional provisions include supporting carbon capture technology and removing barriers to new nuclear power plants.

Maddy summaryHF 72 prohibits entities or organizations receiving state funding from making campaign expenditures or spending money on political activities. It directly affects nonprofits and other groups that receive state funds through direct appropriations, competitive grants, or other legislatively named funding programs. The law bans using any state-funded money for political purposes, including supporting candidates or ballot measures, effective July 1, 2025. This policy change aims to separate public funds from political campaign activities.

Maddy summaryHF 1513 requires Minnesota voters to present a photo ID when registering to vote and when casting a ballot. It creates a new state-issued voter ID card, which can be obtained without fees for vital records needed to verify identity (per Section 3.1-3.3). The bill establishes provisional ballots for voters who lack ID but provide required documentation, and mandates annual reports on ID card usage. These changes take effect June 1, 2026, and apply to all voters participating in Minnesota elections.

Maddy summaryHF 1848 requires Minnesota law enforcement agencies to make public data about who paid bail or posted a bond for individuals released from custody, specifically for crimes against persons (as defined in Minn. Stat. § 611A.031) or crimes of violence. The bill mandates that courts notify the agency holding an arrested person when bail is posted, including the identity of the person or entity that paid it. This affects law enforcement agencies (which must publish this data), courts (which must provide the notice), and the public (which gains access to previously non-public bail payment information).

Maddy summaryHF 1475 abolishes Minnesota's Metropolitan Council and transfers its core responsibilities to other state entities. Specifically, it moves the Council's duties to the commissioners of Administration and Natural Resources, shifts transportation and transit functions to the Department of Transportation, and creates a new metropolitan area sanitary sewer district. The bill also repeals land use planning provisions previously managed by the Council and ends its oversight of the Metropolitan Airports Commission. These changes reorganize regional governance for key services like transportation, environmental management, and sewer infrastructure across the metropolitan area.

Maddy summaryHF 1495 allows candidates, their representatives, and political parties to observe absentee ballot processing and recounts in Minnesota. The bill specifies that candidates may have one representative present during absentee ballot envelope acceptance/rejection and one additional representative when ballots are opened and counted. During recounts, candidates may have one representative observe ballot sorting and one additional for counting, with all observation occurring in designated public viewing areas. The bill requires election officials to ensure observers do not interfere with ballot handling while maintaining transparency in these specific election procedures.