Rep. Jimmy Gordon

Maddy summaryHF 3721 requires Minnesota colleges and universities that accept state or federal financial aid to provide voter registration forms and voting information to students each fall and spring semester, and 15 days before voter registration deadlines in election years. Institutions must maintain a webpage with resources on voting eligibility, deadlines, absentee voting, and contact details for a campus vote coordinator, and designate a staff member to manage voter engagement efforts. Each institution must report its implementation to the secretary of state by November 30 annually, with the secretary of state sharing effective strategies with the legislature by February 1. This bill directly affects postsecondary institutions and their students in Minnesota, focusing on improving voter access through mandated support services.

Maddy summaryHF 3689 lowers the minimum age for candidates running for county, municipal, school district, and special district offices in Minnesota from 21 to 18 years old. The bill amends state law to require that candidates for these positions be at least 18 years old when they take office, while maintaining the 21-year-old requirement for other local offices. This change directly affects 18- to 20-year-olds who would now be eligible to run for these specific local elected positions. The legislation is currently under consideration by the Minnesota legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 3720 reinstates specific eligibility requirements for Minnesota legislators to participate in party caucuses, directly affecting state lawmakers seeking caucus membership. The bill revives Minnesota Statutes section 202A.16, subdivisions 1-3, which had been removed, applying retroactively from July 1, 2023. This restores the prior rules governing who qualifies to join legislative party caucuses, without creating new policy or altering voting procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 430 shifts regulatory authority for gray water discharges (non-toilet wastewater) from commercial houseboats to specific Minnesota counties. The bill prevents the state Pollution Control Agency from regulating these discharges in St. Louis, Koochiching, and Lake counties, requiring each county to establish its own rules instead. County regulations must comply with the federal Clean Boating Act of 2008 and other applicable federal laws. This bill directly affects commercial houseboat operators and county governments in those three locations, changing who oversees this aspect of water quality.

Maddy summaryHF 3535 establishes a ten-year property tax exemption for primary residences in Minnesota, effective for assessment year 2027. It applies to homeowners who have owned and lived in the same property as their primary residence for at least 10 continuous years prior to applying, with no outstanding property tax delinquencies. Homeowners must apply to their county assessor with proof of ownership, occupancy, and tax compliance, and the exemption automatically ends if the property is sold, transferred, or no longer used as a primary residence. This bill directly affects qualifying homeowners by reducing their annual property tax burden for a decade, subject to specific eligibility and notification requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows grocery stores to donate eggs past their quality assurance date to food banks instead of discarding them. It modifies Minnesota law to permit donation of Grade AA eggs after 31 days or Grade A eggs after 46 days past their pack date, provided the eggs: remain in original packaging, were previously graded, stay refrigerated, are distributed within 30 days of the quality date, and carry specific labels including "Donated Eggs - Not for Resale." The change directly affects retailers who would otherwise remove these eggs from sale and food assistance programs receiving the donations. It creates a clear pathway for safe donation while maintaining labeling and handling requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 3591 modifies Minnesota's public voter information lists by removing a voter's date of birth from public access (replacing "year of birth" with a specific ban in subdivision 9) and adding stronger privacy protections. The bill prohibits publishing voter data online, selling or sharing the information, and restricts its use to elections, political activities, or law enforcement. County auditors must withhold voter names upon safety-related requests and require users to sign written agreements guaranteeing proper use. These changes directly affect county election officials, organizations accessing voter lists, and registered voters whose personal data is now more protected. The bill updates Minnesota Statutes § 201.091, subdivisions 4 and 9, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 3527 allows Minnesota residents with speech conditions (such as stuttering) to request a non-medical identifier on their driver's license or state ID card upon written request. The bill requires the state to add a graphic or written identifier for speech conditions but prohibits including specific medical details on the card. Individuals may also request removal of the identifier by paying a fee for a replacement or renewal card. This bill directly affects Minnesotans with speech conditions seeking to voluntarily indicate their condition on official identification. The bill is procedural, focusing on ID card features rather than broader policy changes.

Maddy summaryHF 3607 requires all retail establishments (businesses selling goods or services to the public) to accept physical U.S. cash (paper money or coins) as payment for transactions. The bill defines "cash" and "retail establishment" to clarify the scope of the requirement. This law takes effect on August 1, 2026, applying to all sales occurring on or after that date. It directly affects businesses that currently decline cash payments, mandating acceptance without exception. The policy change is a straightforward consumer protection measure with no additional mechanisms or exemptions specified.

Maddy summaryHF 3537 repeals Minnesota's estate tax, ending the state tax on inherited property. This directly affects individuals who inherit assets from deceased relatives, particularly those with estates exceeding the exemption threshold. The bill removes references to the estate tax from multiple tax statutes (including sections on income tax, tribal tax agreements, and return requirements) and sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2025. The changes ensure other tax laws no longer reference the repealed estate tax.