Rep. Peggy Scott

Maddy summaryHF 1036 modifies tax increment financing rules for the city of Ramsey, Minnesota. It waives specific statutory requirements (like the 5-year development timeline under Minn. Stat. § 469.1763) for Ramsey's redevelopment district, extending the timeframe to 10 years. The bill also specifies eligible expenditures, including costs for the Northstar Transit Station infrastructure and pre-existing public improvements within the district. This applies to the defined district boundaries (bounded by Ramsey Boulevard, Bunker Lake Boulevard, Llama Street, and U.S. Highway 10) and affects Ramsey's redevelopment authority and city planning.

Maddy summaryHF 1056 allocates $3 million in state bond funds to the city of St. Francis for water and sewer infrastructure improvements along Highway 47, from Cree Street to 241st Avenue. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $3 million to cover these costs, with the Public Facilities Authority managing the grant for the city's public infrastructure projects. This directly affects St. Francis residents by funding upgrades to their local water and sewer systems in a specific corridor. The funding mechanism is straightforward: state bonds finance the project, and the city designs and constructs the improvements using the allocated grant.

Maddy summaryHF 342 appropriates $500,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of administration. This funding is directed to "Haven for Heroes" as a grant to plan and design a museum focused on Anoka State Hospital's history and mental health care. It also covers preserving the historic auditorium on the Anoka State Hospital campus. The bill directly affects the organization receiving the grant and the preservation efforts at the Anoka site. The funds are specifically allocated for museum planning, design, and preservation work, with no other policy changes.

Maddy summaryHF 359 creates a new "Minnesota Partition Act" (Chapter 558A) that will govern how shared property is divided starting August 1, 2025. It replaces older rules for partition actions, clarifies notice requirements for eminent domain proceedings (requiring a posted sign on property if service is by publication), and clarifies how transfer-on-death deeds apply. This bill directly affects property owners involved in disputes over shared ownership, such as co-owners of land or heirs with future claims. The key changes simplify the process for dividing property, require specific notice during eminent domain actions, and eliminate confusion about transfer-on-death deeds.

Maddy summaryHF 399 modifies Minnesota's child support rules to clarify when public authorities must redirect payments from the parent receiving support (obligee) to a caregiver (like a grandparent or foster parent) when a child lives with them. The bill requires written notice to all parties with specific details (children affected, amount, date), allows a 30-day window to contest redirection based on limited grounds (child no longer living with caregiver, reunification needs, or child's best interests), and mandates expedited hearings if contested. Redirection automatically ends if the caregiver no longer receives public assistance for the child, the placement agreement expires, or the court order ends. This directly affects parents paying support, parents receiving support, and caregivers temporarily caring for children under court or placement agreements.

Maddy summaryHF 389 requires the Minnesota Historical Society to hold meetings about state-owned historic sites, designated historic places, and National Register properties open to the public, following standard open-meeting laws. It also mandates that all data the Society maintains about these properties be treated as public data under Minnesota law. This means anyone can access meeting records and the Society's data on state-owned historic resources. The bill directly affects the Society's operations and increases public transparency regarding historic property management. It does not change ownership or funding for these properties, only access to information.

Maddy summaryHF 716 appropriates $250,000 from state bond proceeds to fund an accessible parking lot at the Cedar Creek Conservation Area in Anoka County’s Oak Grove. The project provides direct access to the "Remember Them" veterans memorial and requires no additional local funding. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $250,000 to cover this cost, following Minnesota’s bond procedures. This funding directly affects Anoka County residents, veterans, and visitors with accessibility needs using the conservation area.

Maddy summaryHF 397 requires Minnesota's education commissioner to annually conduct curriculum audits for at least 15% of public school districts. These audits specifically check whether math and language arts curricula align with state academic standards. The audits target districts already identified as needing improvement or under performance plans, as listed in annual reports. This policy directly affects school districts across Minnesota, adding a new accountability measure for curriculum content. The requirement applies to all public K-12 districts, with audits selected from districts meeting specific performance criteria.

Maddy summaryHF 393 requires the Minnesota Sentencing Guidelines Commission to record all meetings visually and audibly, then make these recordings publicly available on their website. This bill directly affects the Commission and increases transparency around their decision-making processes. The key mechanism is the mandatory recording and online posting of meetings, replacing previous requirements with a clear public access standard. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 244.09 to implement this change, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 708 amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353.03, to require that one of the six trustees elected by PERA members must be a current member of the local government correctional service retirement plan. This change increases the total number of elected trustees from five to six, ensuring direct representation for correctional service employees on the Public Employees Retirement Association board. The bill modifies the board's composition without altering election procedures or voting requirements. It specifically targets representation for correctional service retirees within PERA's governance structure.