Rep. Matt Norris

Maddy summaryHF 1790 appropriates $3 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to support the state's 12 regional library systems. The funding must be used to provide educational programs in Minnesota arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage, including promoting Minnesota authors from diverse backgrounds. Funds will be distributed using a specific formula based on Minnesota Statutes 134.355 (75%) plus an additional 25% distributed proportionally among all qualifying library entities. This bill directly affects regional library systems, public libraries, and community programs partnering with them to deliver these educational opportunities.

Maddy summaryHF 842 expands a sales and use tax exemption for nonprofit snowmobile clubs in Minnesota. The bill specifically exempts purchases of grooming machines, repair parts, trail maintenance materials, and construction supplies used for state or grant-in-aid snowmobile trails. To qualify, clubs must have received a DNR maintenance grant in the current year or within the past three years through a local government sponsor. The exemption applies to eligible purchases made after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1645 appropriates $1 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minnesota Medical Association to run a "Treat Yourself First" campaign. The campaign aims to reduce stigma around mental health services, encourage healthcare workers experiencing burnout to seek help, and normalize seeking support for well-being. It specifically targets physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals. This is a one-time appropriation available until July 1, 2030.

Maddy summaryHF 1931 would give Minnesota's Attorney General the authority to enforce state laws governing common interest communities, such as homeowners associations and condominiums. The bill adds a new section to state law stating the Attorney General can investigate and prosecute violations of these community rules under existing enforcement powers. This change would take effect on January 1, 2026, and directly impacts how community governance laws are enforced across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 1383 establishes the "Great Start Affordability Scholarship" program to help low-to-moderate income families pay for child care. It directly affects families with children from birth to kindergarten entry who earn under 150% of Minnesota's median income. The bill requires the program to limit child care costs to no more than 7% of a family's annual income, transitions existing child care assistance into this new system by July 2028, and mandates participating child care providers to meet quality standards through Minnesota's rating system. Families must renew scholarships annually, and providers must use scholarship funds to supplement, not replace, existing federal funding.

Maddy summaryHF 847 appropriates $2.7 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to provide community action grants under Minnesota Statutes sections 142F.30 to 142F.302. The funding directly supports community action agencies that serve low-income residents with services like housing assistance, job training, and nutrition programs. This bill allocates specific state funds to maintain ongoing grant programs without changing existing eligibility rules or creating new requirements. The appropriation is a routine funding measure for established community-based services.

Maddy summaryHF 2362 appropriates $3 million for fiscal year 2026 and $3 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families. This funding is designated for existing youth intervention programs under Minnesota Statutes section 142A.43. The bill adds these amounts to the base funding for these programs, providing ongoing support. It directly affects state-administered youth intervention services by increasing their available resources.

Maddy summaryHF 2964 modifies Minnesota's requirements for manufactured home park owners who receive unsolicited offers to sell their park. It specifies that park owners must mail a notice to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) and all residents, including details about the offer's price range, terms, and a way for resident representatives or nonprofits to submit counteroffers. The bill clarifies park owners aren't obligated to sell to residents or nonprofits and can pursue other buyers without delay. The MHFA must distribute the notice to registered resident representatives and nonprofits within five days and make their contact information publicly available. This bill directly affects manufactured home park owners and residents in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 2925 allocates $40 million from the general fund for one-time improvements to Minnesota's Social Services Information System (SSIS), specifically for modernizing or replacing the system. The funding must be used to develop a collaborative modernization plan with counties and Tribal Nations that use SSIS, directly impacting child welfare casework. The bill restricts the funds exclusively to SSIS improvements, prohibiting use for other Department of Human Services or Children, Youth, and Families systems. This appropriation affects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, local counties, and Tribal Nations operating within the SSIS framework.

Maddy summaryHF 2297 establishes special license plates for vehicles owned by Minnesotans who support solar pollinator habitats, requiring a $60 annual contribution to a pollinator fund. It also adds agrivoltaic solar sites - those integrated with farming practices like crop production or pollinator habitats - to eligibility for solar site management programs under state law. Owners of such sites must submit management plans for agency review. The special plates become available January 1, 2026, while the agrivoltaics provisions take effect immediately upon enactment.