Rep. Jimmy Gordon

Maddy summaryHF 3562 modifies Minnesota's motor vehicle registration tax for passenger cars and hearses. It reduces the tax rate from 1.54-1.575% to 1.25-1.285% of a vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP), depending on whether the vehicle was first registered in Minnesota before or on/after November 16, 2020. The tax amount decreases each year based on the vehicle's age (e.g., 100% of MSRP in year one, dropping to 10% in year ten), then becomes a flat $20 annually after the 10th year. This bill directly affects Minnesota vehicle owners paying registration fees for passenger cars and hearses, effective for registrations starting January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 2513 establishes Minnesota's process for selecting delegates to attend a potential Article V constitutional convention. The bill requires the Senate Majority Leader, Senate Minority Leader, House Speaker, and House Minority Leader to each appoint one delegate, with a fifth delegate to be chosen unanimously by all four; if they cannot agree, Minnesota sends four delegates. Delegates must be current or former Minnesota legislators who meet specific residency, citizenship, and ethical qualifications (e.g., no federal lobbying or employment in the last decade). The bill also mandates that delegates cannot support changing the one-state-one-vote rule or amend specific constitutional protections (like the Bill of Rights), and their authority is limited to issues Minnesota requested in its application for the convention.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens penalties for misconduct by public officers and employees in Minnesota by increasing potential fines and prison sentences. It directly affects government officials and employees who fail to perform required duties, exceed their legal authority, harm others under false pretenses, or knowingly submit false official documents. Under the new provisions, first-time offenders could face up to one year in prison or a $5,000 fine, while repeat offenders could be sentenced to up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Secretary of State to share voter and election data with federal agencies upon request. It applies to all individuals in the statewide voter registration system, including those who attempted to register but were not approved, had outdated registrations, or registered but never voted. The Secretary of State must provide the requested data within 180 days of the request or by 90 days before the next scheduled election, whichever comes first. The law takes effect immediately after final passage and covers requests made on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 3669 reduces Minnesota's watercraft licensing fees for most boat owners and operators. It cuts standard watercraft fees from $59 to $27, rental boat fees from $14 to $9, personal watercraft fees from $85 to $37.50, and dealer license fees from $142 to $67.50, among other reductions. The bill affects recreational boaters, rental businesses, nonprofit safety programs, and boat dealers by lowering their annual licensing costs. These changes take effect July 1, 2026, and repeal an outdated definition of "other commercial operation" in the statutes.

Maddy summaryHF 7 modifies multiple public safety laws in Minnesota. It requires law enforcement agencies to make bail/bond information public and mandates county attorneys to publicly report reasons for dismissing charges. The bill establishes mandatory minimum sentences for certain sex trafficking offenses and requires individuals subject to stays in sexual conduct cases to register as predatory offenders. It also increases penalties for assaulting police officers, obstructing highway/airport traffic, and expands law enforcement's use of tracking devices on fleeing vehicles. These changes apply directly to law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and individuals involved in criminal cases.

Maddy summaryHF 21 would require a three-fifths supermajority vote in both the Minnesota House and Senate to extend a peacetime emergency declaration beyond 14 days. Currently, such extensions beyond 14 days could be approved by the Executive Council, but this bill would shift that authority to the legislature. The bill directly affects governors seeking to prolong emergency powers and the legislative process for reviewing those requests. It does not change the initial 14-day emergency declaration period or the governor's authority to declare emergencies under existing criteria. Note: This bill was introduced but not passed during the 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summaryHF 3724 prohibits all Minnesota counties, cities, townships, school districts, and other local governments from adopting or using ranked-choice voting for local elections. The bill defines ranked-choice voting as any system where voters rank candidates by preference, and bans its use for local offices like mayor or city council. It also explicitly prohibits this voting method for all federal and state offices. The law prevents local governments from establishing such systems through rules, resolutions, or ordinances.

Maddy summaryHF 3723 requires voters applying for absentee ballots to verify their identity using either a Minnesota driver's license number, state ID number, or the last four digits of their Social Security number before the ballot is mailed. County auditors and municipal clerks must electronically submit these applications to the secretary of state for verification against government databases, with unverifiable applications forwarded to law enforcement. The bill directly affects voters seeking absentee ballots and county/municipal election officials processing applications. Key provisions include mandatory verification before mail delivery, a secure website for submission, and a requirement for the secretary of state to validate permanent absentee voters 60-75 days before elections. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3722 requires Minnesota county auditors to remove deceased voters from the statewide voter registration system after changing a voter's status to "deceased." The bill also mandates that all currently listed deceased voters must be removed by June 1, 2027. This law directly affects county auditors, who manage voter registration records across all 87 counties. The policy change ensures voter registration databases reflect current eligibility by proactively removing deceased individuals' records.