Rep. Peggy Scott

Maddy summaryHF 1052 modifies Minnesota's student discipline laws to protect younger students. It prohibits school dismissals (including suspensions) for preschool/pre-K programs and kindergarten through grade 3 students, limiting K-3 dismissals to no more than three school days. The bill requires schools to first use alternative disciplinary approaches and provide educational services before considering dismissal, and mandates districts to track student progress during any dismissal period. These changes apply to all Minnesota public schools and take effect July 1, 2025. The bill repeals outdated sections related to student discipline (121A.425 subd. 2 and 121A.611).

Maddy summaryHF 1 would repeal the provision allowing undocumented adults to enroll in MinnesotaCare, ending their current eligibility for this state health coverage program. The bill directly affects undocumented adults in Minnesota who currently receive health coverage through MinnesotaCare. Its key mechanism is removing the specific language that permits this coverage, effectively ending their access to the program. This is a repeal of an existing policy, not a new benefit.

Maddy summarySF 9 is a procedural "Legislative corrections bill" that fixes technical errors in existing laws or legislative documents. It directly affects the accuracy of the state's legal code by correcting minor drafting mistakes in other bills. The bill does not create new policies or impact constituents; it solely ensures legislative texts are precise. As a procedural measure, it requires no public comment or stakeholder input. (Summary length: 2 sentences, per procedural bill guidelines.)

Maddy summaryHF 19 would require Minnesota public schools to restrict participation on girls' sports teams to students identified as female at birth, verified through documentation like birth certificates. This directly affects transgender and gender-nonconforming student athletes in K-12 and public higher education who currently compete on teams matching their gender identity. The key provision mandates schools to implement a gender verification process before allowing participation on female-designated teams. This policy would replace existing inclusive eligibility standards with a biological sex-based requirement for athletic participation.

Maddy summaryHF 10 is a "Revisor's bill," meaning it makes technical corrections to existing laws without changing policy or affecting people directly. It primarily updates references, numbering, or formatting errors in the state's legal code. This type of bill is administrative and does not create new requirements or alter rights. It is handled by the legislature's revisor office to maintain accuracy in the statute book.

Maddy summaryHF 3321 is a technical correction bill that amends Minnesota Statutes section 17.354 to clarify that certain legislative provisions (sections 17.351-17.353) do not affect laws governing wild animals. It directly addresses an ambiguity in existing law by explicitly stating this relationship, ensuring no unintended conflict with wildlife regulations. The bill makes no new policy changes or affect specific groups - it solely corrects a perceived inconsistency in statutory language. This type of bill typically resolves minor drafting issues without altering substantive law.

Maddy summaryHF 3022 makes technical corrections to Minnesota's statutes by fixing minor errors like outdated references, redundant language, and formatting issues across multiple laws. It does not create new policies or affect specific individuals or groups - it simply updates existing legal text for clarity and accuracy. The bill amends over 60 sections of Minnesota Statutes to remove obsolete or conflicting provisions. This type of administrative correction is routine to maintain a consistent and functional legal code.

Maddy summaryHF 2897 would provide free angling (fishing), deer hunting, and small game hunting licenses to Minnesota residents aged 70 or older. The bill amends state law to require license issuers to provide these licenses without fees to eligible seniors. Specifically, it creates a permanent angling license and annual licenses for deer (by firearm or archery) and small game. Proof of age can be shown using a driver's license or Minnesota ID card at any license agent location.

Maddy summarySF 2847 modifies Minnesota's statutory forms for garnishment notices to improve clarity for debtors. It requires judgment creditors to provide a standardized 10-day notice explaining earnings exemptions before levying on wages, listing specific programs like MFIP, Medical Assistance, and recent prison release as qualifying for protection. The bill specifies the exact wording and format the notice must use, including details on how debtors can claim exemptions by submitting a signed statement. This directly affects individuals who owe money (debtors) and those collecting debts (creditors) by standardizing the communication process. The change focuses on procedural clarity, not altering exemption eligibility or creating new protections.

Maddy summarySF 571 updates Minnesota's trust and probate laws to clarify time limits for trust interests and improve representation rules. It sets a maximum 21-year period (measured from the death of a life in being at the trust's creation) for certain trust interests to vest or terminate, or extends this to 500 years for new trusts unless the trust specifies a shorter period. The bill also clarifies that holders of general powers of appointment can legally represent beneficiaries in trust administration matters, making notice or consent given to them binding. These changes directly affect Minnesota residents creating or managing trusts, including trustees, beneficiaries, and legal professionals handling estate matters.