Rep. Max Rymer

Maddy summaryHF 607 appropriates $1.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund preliminary work for reconstructing the interchange between Interstate Highway 35 and County State-Aid Highway 19 in Chisago County. The funds cover engineering, environmental reviews, final design, and land acquisition for the interchange and associated road improvements. The state will issue bonds up to $1.5 million to provide this funding, following established bond procedures under Minnesota law. This bill directly affects Chisago County by enabling early-stage planning for a transportation infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHF 608 appropriates $3.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the environmental analysis, design, engineering, and construction of a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highway 8 and Chisago County State-Aid Highway 21 in Shafer, Minnesota. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3.5 million in bonds to cover this cost, with bond proceeds deposited into the trunk highway fund. This funding directly supports infrastructure improvements for drivers and residents in Shafer who use this specific highway intersection. The bill does not change traffic laws or safety standards but provides dedicated funding for the roundabout project's development and construction.

Maddy summaryHF 305 amends Minnesota law regarding blackout special license plates by changing where the $30 annual contribution from plate applicants is deposited. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 168.1287, specifying that these contributions must now go to the highway user tax distribution fund (under section 299A.705) instead of the previous account. This change affects individuals who purchase blackout special license plates, as it redirects the $30 annual fee they pay. The bill does not alter the fee amount, eligibility requirements, or plate design - only the fund receiving the contributions. The amendment takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 288 requires the Minnesota legislature to approve any extension of a declared emergency beyond five days. It mandates that certain executive orders and rules must be enacted by the legislature to have legal effect, rather than taking effect automatically under current rules. The bill defines key terms like "public health emergency" and "bioterrorism" to clarify when emergency powers apply. Additionally, it repeals specific criminal penalties related to emergency management procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 183 repeals a tax on retail delivery services and changes how transportation tax revenue is distributed. It creates a "Transportation Advancement Account" to allocate funds from sales taxes, directing 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, and smaller shares to city and town road programs. The bill modifies several tax statutes (including sections 297A.94 and 270C.15) to implement these changes, effective July 1, 2025. This directly affects how Minnesota distributes transportation funding from sales tax revenues.

Maddy summaryHF 165 creates a sales tax refund program for qualifying Minnesota residents. It allows individuals with a serious illness expected to last 12+ months (confirmed by Social Security or a state medical review team) who also receive disability financial assistance to claim a refund equal to their previous year's sales tax paid. Applicants must submit an annual form verifying their tax payments and qualifying status to the commissioner. The program requires annual state funding and takes effect January 1, 2026. This bill directly affects Minnesotans receiving disability benefits who paid sales tax on essential goods.