Rep. Marion Rarick

Maddy summaryHF 2564 requires lenders to pause monthly payments for victims when property (like a phone or vehicle) is seized as evidence in a crime. Lenders must stop billing until the property is returned to the victim, and cannot report missed payments to credit agencies during the seizure. Victims must provide law enforcement documentation verifying the property was seized. This protects crime victims from credit damage and ongoing billing while their property is held as evidence.

Maddy summaryHF 489 appropriates $25.8 million for 2026 and $26.9 million for 2027 from Minnesota's parks and trails fund to support state parks, recreation areas, and trails. It allocates $12.9 million annually for regional park and trail grants outside the Minneapolis metro area, requiring projects to align with the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks Strategic Plan. The bill also provides $652,000 annually for coordination between agencies and web-based park information, while extending project funding deadlines for specific initiatives like the Cannon Valley Trail and Spirit Mountain Recreation Area through 2027. This funding directly affects state park operations, regional park commissions, and local projects receiving grants under Minnesota Statutes § 85.535.

Maddy summaryHF 1584 requires healthcare providers to obtain written informed consent before performing pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal exams on patients who are anesthetized or unconscious. It directly affects patients under anesthesia/unconscious during medical procedures and healthcare professionals, including students and residents. The law allows exceptions when consent was already given for related surgery/diagnostic exams, the exam is medically necessary during unconsciousness, or a court orders it for evidence. Violations are classified as gross misdemeanors and may lead to disciplinary action by health licensing boards. The bill takes effect August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2131 expands eligibility for Minnesota's workforce development scholarships by allowing community colleges to add one additional regional workforce area of study each year, based on local job vacancy data showing shortages. It directly affects students enrolled in targeted fields like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, IT, or new regional areas at Minnesota State colleges. To qualify, students must take at least nine credits at a two-year college (for first- and second-year scholarships) or transfer with nine credits to a four-year university (for transfer scholarships). The bill updates existing rules to better align scholarships with current regional job market needs.

Maddy summaryHF 2313 prohibits installing smartphone software that secretly tracks another person's location, microphone, camera, or text messages without their consent. It requires such apps to be clearly visible on a device and mandates two-factor authentication at installation and monthly to prevent unauthorized use. The bill directly affects individuals whose smartphones might be monitored without permission, while allowing exceptions for parents tracking minors, employers with written notice for business purposes, and law enforcement with proper authorization. Key provisions include requiring conspicuous app displays, mandatory identity verification for monitoring apps, and banning unauthorized collection of geolocation or device data.

Maddy summaryHF 2254 adds a $400 "baby bonus" to Minnesota's existing child credit for each qualifying child born during the tax year. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with newborn children, increasing their state income tax credit. The bill modifies the child credit calculation by adding the $400 per newborn (without reducing the minimum credit amount) and allows for potential advance payments. It takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 2132 provides Monticello with a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in building a new water treatment facility. The exemption applies to materials purchased between September 1, 2025, and December 31, 2029, and requires the city to pay tax upfront before receiving a refund from the state. The bill specifies that the exemption covers materials for the facility itself and associated water utility infrastructure, with refunds funded from the state general fund. This policy directly affects Monticello’s costs for constructing its water treatment facility during the specified period.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a substantive bill). It sets a specific meeting time (6:00 p.m. on March 18, 2025) for the existing Joint Legislative Committee for Regent Nomination, as required by Minnesota Statutes section 137.0246, subdivision 2. The resolution does not create new policy or affect any citizens or organizations; it only schedules a mandatory committee meeting. It directly affects the committee's internal operations by establishing its next meeting date.

Maddy summaryHF 819 establishes the Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force to develop science-based recommendations for foraging regulations on state lands. The task force, composed of 16 diverse members including Indigenous knowledge holders, scientists, conservation representatives, and foraging advocates, must gather data on foraging impacts, review current rules, and create guidelines balancing public access with ecological protection. It is required to produce a report with specific, actionable recommendations - including a permitting model allowing volunteer options - by December 1, 2026. The bill directly affects Minnesotans who forage on public lands and aims to guide future regulations through data-driven, inclusive processes.

Maddy summaryHF 1748 appropriates $10 million from state bond proceeds to fund a water treatment facility and related infrastructure in Monticello, Minnesota. The funds will cover design, construction, equipment, and engineering for the city's water system, building on a prior 2023 appropriation. The state will issue up to $10 million in bonds to finance this grant, following Minnesota's bond sale procedures under statutes 16A.631-16A.675. This bill directly affects Monticello's municipal water infrastructure project and the state's capital budget. It becomes effective upon final enactment.