Rep. Max Rymer

Maddy summaryHF 2906 establishes Minnesota's first legal framework for the therapeutic use of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) by adults 21+ with qualifying medical conditions. It creates a regulated program where patients must be certified by a licensed healthcare provider, enroll with the state health commissioner, and use psilocybin under supervision from registered facilitators during designated sessions. The bill sets rules for qualifying conditions, limits on cultivators, safety screenings, and requires the commissioner to develop detailed operational rules with input from an advisory committee. It also creates legal protections for participants, establishes fees for registration, and appropriates state funds to support the program. This is strictly a medical program with no recreational use permitted.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the SAVE Minnesota Act, which requires voters to present a specific photo identification card to register to vote and to cast their ballots. To obtain this new voter identification card, applicants must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship and may receive certain vital records, such as birth certificates, without a fee. The legislation also creates a new voter identification card program, modifies existing driver's license requirements, and sets up a process for handling provisional ballots. Additionally, the bill includes funding provisions to support the administration of these new election procedures and establishes a children's trust fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally impeaches Minnesota Governor Timothy J. Walz for alleged corrupt conduct in office. It directly affects the Governor by charging him with four specific articles of misconduct, including concealing fraud in state programs, obstructing oversight investigations, prioritizing political narratives over transparency, and failing to enforce laws protecting public funds. If adopted by the House, the resolution would immediately suspend the Governor's duties while the Senate conducts a trial to determine whether he should be removed from office. The bill also requires the Speaker of the House to serve formal notice of the charges to the Governor and directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to relevant state officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a pilot program in Minnesota to test a specific curriculum called Mindful Foundations for students in prekindergarten through first grade. The legislation appropriates $1.2 million to fund the program, which focuses on trauma-informed classroom management and behavioral guidance. Selected schools will use the funds to implement the curriculum, hire specialists to monitor progress, and provide training for staff and families. By the end of the pilot year, the program must submit a detailed report to lawmakers evaluating its success and suggesting whether to expand it statewide.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1.2 million from the state's general fund to support the STRIPES student mentoring program in Minnesota schools for the 2027 fiscal year. The funding is designated to facilitate weekly mentoring meetings, operate the program in five existing schools, expand services to more locations, create university partnerships for future teachers, and help educators build culturally responsive classrooms. Recipients of the grant must submit a detailed report by January 15, 2028, outlining how the money was used, the number of students and mentors involved, and the outcomes of the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota School Safety Center to create and distribute evidence-based model safety plans for K-12 schools, requiring districts to adopt similar plans by May 2028. It establishes strict criteria for what counts as "evidence-based," mandating that safety strategies be backed by strong research or well-designed studies before they are implemented. The legislation also enables anonymous threat reporting systems in schools and requires the safety center to consult with licensed mental health professionals when developing these plans. Additionally, the bill modifies grant programs for school buildings and cybersecurity while increasing funding for safe schools initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution initiates the formal impeachment process against Keith Ellison, Minnesota's Attorney General, alleging corrupt conduct and crimes while in office. The bill directs the House to adopt six articles of impeachment that accuse Ellison of abusing his office to defend unlawful protest activity, undermining religious liberty protections, failing to enforce laws impartially, engaging in conflicts of interest, and soliciting political support in exchange for favorable treatment. If adopted, the resolution immediately bars Ellison from exercising his duties as Attorney General until the Senate conducts a trial and votes on his acquittal or conviction. The House Speaker must serve notice of the charges to Ellison, and the enrolled resolution must be transmitted to the Governor, Secretary of State, and Senate leadership to begin the constitutional impeachment proceedings.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act to strengthen protections for children of color in the child welfare system. It requires social services agencies to make "active efforts" rather than just "reasonable efforts" to keep African American and disproportionately represented children in their homes, reunify them with families, and involve families in all service decisions. The law mandates that agencies consider cultural and social values when providing services, ensures community members from communities of color serve as court advocates, and requires ombudspersons to monitor compliance with these new standards. Additionally, the bill expands placement options to include relatives and community members before removing children from their homes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's registered teacher apprenticeship competitive grant program to allow for direct funding instead of the usual reimbursement method. It authorizes the commissioner of labor and industry to provide advance payments to grantees only if they prove that a reimbursement model would cause financial hardship or hinder the program's implementation. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will remain in force until December 31, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new tax in Minnesota that targets individuals and organizations convicted of fraud or those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having obtained money through deceitful means. The tax requires anyone who has successfully defrauded state programs to pay back 100 percent of the stolen amount, regardless of any existing fines or restitution already ordered by courts. The state revenue commissioner is tasked with investigating suspected fraud, setting up a system to collect these payments, and ensuring the recovered funds are used specifically for income and property tax relief. The law applies retroactively to fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019, and also covers people who were paid to help commit the fraud.