Rep. Patti Anderson

Maddy summarySF 856 creates an independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in Minnesota to oversee state agencies and programs. The OIG will conduct audits and investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds, report findings publicly, and make recommendations for improvement. It requires the OIG to operate separately from executive agencies, with a qualified director appointed by an advisory council, and mandates annual public reports. The bill appropriates funding for the OIG and takes effect January 1, 2026. This directly affects all state agencies, programs, and entities receiving public funds by subjecting them to independent oversight.

Maddy summaryHF 3490 authorizes Minnesota to participate in a federal tax credit program by establishing rules for scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs). These SGOs must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits that spend at least 90% of funds on student scholarships, verify household income, prioritize returning students/siblings, and avoid targeting specific students. Organizations must report annually to the Minnesota Department of Education, which will post a public list of approved SGOs. The bill clarifies it does not grant schools additional control over nonpublic schools or their students.

Maddy summaryHF 3379 repeals provisions related to "housing stabilization services" in Minnesota law. The bill removes references to these services from multiple statutes governing provider enrollment, background checks, and fee structures for home and community-based waiver programs. This change directly affects providers who previously offered housing stabilization services and their clients, as it eliminates the program's legal framework. The repeal applies to sections of Minnesota Statutes covering background studies, cost recovery fees, and provider requirements. The bill does not create new requirements but formally ends the existing housing stabilization services program.

Maddy summaryHF 1338 creates an independent Office of the Inspector General in Minnesota to oversee state agencies and programs. The office will conduct audits and investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds, report findings publicly, and recommend improvements. It directly affects all state executive branch agencies and programs receiving taxpayer funding, requiring them to comply with oversight. Key provisions include establishing strict qualifications for the Inspector General, granting subpoena power, and mandating annual public reports. The bill also appropriates funding for the office's operations and staff.

Maddy summaryHF 3563 requires Minnesota licensing boards to automatically suspend or revoke licenses, or deny license applications, when a licensee or applicant is convicted of specific theft or fraud crimes listed in Minnesota law (including offenses under sections like 609.23, 609.496, and 609.52). This directly affects licensed professionals - such as healthcare providers, contractors, and financial advisors - who face criminal convictions for these offenses. The bill mandates that boards take formal action upon conviction, rather than allowing licenses to remain active despite criminal findings. It amends Minnesota Statutes 214.10 to establish this requirement, effective immediately after enactment.

Maddy summarySF 3868 prohibits the placement or operation of virtual currency kiosks (physical machines for buying/selling cryptocurrency) within Minnesota. It directly affects businesses that operate such kiosks by banning their activity statewide. The bill creates a new legal provision (Minnesota Statutes § 53B.691) explicitly stating this prohibition and repeals all existing statutes (53B.69-53B.75) that previously defined virtual currency kiosk operations and related terms. This represents a complete ban on physical cryptocurrency kiosks in Minnesota, replacing the prior regulatory framework.

Maddy summaryHF 1196 appropriates $22.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the realignment of County Road 19A and 100th Street South in Cottage Grove, Washington County. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to this amount under Minnesota bonding laws to finance the road design and construction project. This funding directly affects Washington County residents and commuters who use these specific roads, improving infrastructure in the Cottage Grove area. The bill does not change existing laws but provides dedicated funding for a defined local infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHF 3791 formalizes security protocols for Minnesota state officials by amending statutes to require the State Patrol to provide protection for the governor, legislators, and supreme court justices when needed. It creates a new Capitol Security section within the State Patrol, led by a State Patrol member, to coordinate security for these officials and state buildings. The bill also mandates reporting requirements and authorizes funding for these services, specifying that security must be provided after consultation with the governor in response to credible threats. This bill directly affects state officials and the State Patrol's operational duties, with no new financial figures provided in the text.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies laws regarding public waters and public drainage systems in Minnesota to streamline repair processes and reduce regulatory burdens. It allows drainage authorities to proceed with repairs without commissioner approval when existing records are available, while requiring a notification process and a 60-day review period for repairs lacking such records. The legislation also expands the list of activities that do not require a public-waters-work permit, specifically adding repairs to lawfully established drainage systems and culvert replacements that do not impact trout streams. Additionally, it mandates that the state consider designated wetlands as part of existing drainage systems if their management interferes with authorized drainage functions.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the time limit for prosecuting certain theft and fraud crimes in Minnesota, particularly those involving public funds and medical assistance fraud. It directly affects prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and individuals accused of these offenses by allowing more time to file charges. The key change increases the statute of limitations for theft of public money to ten years and adjusts timeframes for other financial crimes based on the amount stolen or number of victims. The bill also adds provisions that pause the clock if a defendant participates in pretrial diversion programs or if DNA evidence is being analyzed. These changes take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.