Rep. Marion Rarick

Maddy summaryHF 2809 establishes a new crime for protesting directly in front of or about a person's home (excluding homes used as businesses). It makes this a misdemeanor, escalating to a gross misdemeanor if the person has a prior conviction under this law or ignores court orders like protection orders. The bill specifically allows peaceful protests about community meetings or assemblies held at locations commonly used for public discussion. This law applies to residential properties only and takes effect August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1 establishes a centralized Office of Inspector General (OIG) for Minnesota state government, replacing existing agency-specific inspector general offices. The OIG will oversee state spending, require agencies to halt payments when fraud is suspected, and mandate a fraud reporting hotline for employees and contractors. It directly affects all state agencies and recipients of state funds (such as contractors and organizations administering state programs) by requiring them to report suspected fraud and prohibiting retaliation against whistleblowers. The bill also specifies the OIG must coordinate with the legislative auditor and amends statutes related to fraud detection, waste prevention, and oversight.

Maddy summaryHF 2130 modifies several driver's license and ignition interlock requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). It extends the required use period for ignition interlock devices after license reinstatement and adds criminal penalties for drivers who operate vehicles without these devices. The bill also adjusts procedures for license revocations, judicial review of extensions, temporary license issuance, and the process for reissuing impounded license plates. These changes primarily affect drivers with DUI convictions who are required to use ignition interlocks or face license restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota House resolution (HR 4) is a symbolic statement reaffirming the state's longstanding relationship with Taiwan. It highlights historical ties dating to 1984, trade statistics (including $644 million in Minnesota exports to Taiwan in 2024), and support for Minnesota businesses using "Taiwan" in commerce per the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the House's endorsement of continued economic engagement and Taiwan's participation in international organizations. It serves as a non-binding expression of support for the sister-state relationship.

Maddy summaryHF 3229 requires the Prairie Island nuclear plant to move its spent nuclear fuel to a new storage site by January 1, 2028, and authorizes construction of additional storage at the Monticello nuclear plant for fuel transferred from Prairie Island. The bill allows the public utility owning Prairie Island to withdraw funds from the state's renewable development account to cover transportation costs, reducing annual payments to the account by $3.75 million. This directly affects the Prairie Island and Monticello nuclear plant operators and the renewable development fund. The law amends existing statutes to mandate the fuel transfer deadline, authorize new storage capacity at Monticello, and establish the funding mechanism for transport.

Maddy summaryHF 2312 updates Minnesota's campus sexual misconduct grievance procedures for colleges and universities. It requires institutions to provide impartial investigations, offer academic/residential supportive measures to both parties (like assignment extensions or housing changes), and ensure equal opportunity to present evidence during hearings. The bill mandates that advisors - not the parties themselves - conduct cross-examination, sets the "preponderance of evidence" standard for student cases, and prohibits questioning about a reporting party's sexual history unless directly relevant to consent or identifying the perpetrator. These changes apply to all Minnesota public and private colleges receiving state funding.

Maddy summaryHF 1998 clarifies and updates victim notification procedures for law enforcement and prosecutors when cases involving domestic assault, criminal sexual conduct, harassment, stalking, or violations of protection orders are not prosecuted. The bill requires prosecutors to notify victims via phone first, then email or mail, and to document dismissal reasons - especially if a witness is unavailable - while also informing victims about obtaining protection orders without fees. It updates the model notices that must be provided to victims at initial contact and after charges, including current information on victim services, reparations, and support resources. These changes standardize and improve communication to ensure victims consistently understand their rights and available assistance.

Maddy summaryHF 963 amends Minnesota Statutes section 244.44 to allow the Commissioner of Corrections to revoke earned incentive release credits previously granted under the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act. This change directly affects incarcerated individuals who have earned these credits, which reduce their prison sentence by up to 17% of their total term. The key provision modifies the current rule by making earned credits revocable if an inmate violates facility rules or commits another criminal act while incarcerated. The bill does not alter the maximum credit amount (17%) or the requirement that sentences cannot be reduced below half the original term. This adjustment modifies the "earned incentive release and supervision abatement status" provisions within the statute.

Maddy summaryHF 2127 classifies real property records of Minnesota judicial officials (such as judges) as private data, limiting public access. Judicial officials must submit written notification to the relevant government entity to activate this protection, which expires after five years unless renewed. The bill specifically covers real property records defined under Minnesota law (e.g., deeds, ownership records), excluding other types like tax liens or commercial filings. It takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not apply to records already publicly available or those maintained for specific legal purposes. This change directly affects judicial officials by giving them control over their property record privacy.

Maddy summaryHF 1042 expands the authority of Minnesota's Independent Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate certain criminal cases involving Minnesota National Guard members that occur on state-owned military installations, such as armories or bases. The bill specifically adds these locations to the unit's existing jurisdiction for cases where a Guard member is either the victim or accused, regardless of their residence or unit location. This change directly affects the unit's investigative scope and members of the Minnesota National Guard serving at these facilities. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 299C.80, subdivision 3, to include these new circumstances under the unit's responsibilities.