Rep. Patti Anderson

Maddy summaryHF 2252 modifies Minnesota's public facility bond allocation system by increasing the annual funding cap for public facility projects from $12.75 million to $61.78 million. It extends the deadline for issuers to permanently bond funds from 120 to 180 days after allocation and adjusts the priority order for distributing funds through the unified pool. The bill directly affects local governments, schools, hospitals, and other public facility projects seeking bond financing, as well as state agencies like the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Key changes include revised allocation percentages and streamlined application processes for qualifying projects under Minnesota Statutes sections 474A.03 and 474A.091.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employees and officers of the state, the University of Minnesota, and certain other organizations to immediately report in writing to the legislative auditor if they discover theft, embezzlement, or unauthorized use of public funds. The law includes an exception for situations where reporting would knowingly hinder an active criminal investigation. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement when necessary is classified as a gross misdemeanor. The new penalties will take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger cars and hearses by lowering the tax rate based on the vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. It changes the tax calculation for new vehicles registered on or after November 16, 2020, and reduces the percentage of the vehicle's value taxed for each subsequent year of ownership. The legislation also establishes a process to transfer money from the state's general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund to cover any revenue shortfall caused by these tax reductions.

Maddy summaryHF 5 modifies Minnesota's tax structure by repealing the retail delivery fee and establishing an "unlimited Social Security subtraction," allowing taxpayers to subtract all their Social Security benefits from state taxable income. It redirects transportation funding by creating a "transportation advancement account" and requires specific distribution percentages: 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, 23% to larger cities, 34% to small cities, 15% to town roads, and 1% to food delivery support. The bill also mandates tax analysis and reporting requirements for transportation funding impacts and modifies several tax statutes, including those governing Social Security benefit subtractions. These changes directly affect Minnesota taxpayers, local governments, and transportation agencies, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the state of Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger automobiles and hearses, directly affecting vehicle owners and dealers. It lowers the tax rate applied to the manufacturer's suggested retail price from 1.54% to 1.25% for cars registered before November 2020, and from 1.575% to 1.285% for newer vehicles, while also removing destination charges from the calculation for most cars. The legislation adjusts the percentage of the vehicle price used for tax purposes as the car ages, reducing the rate each year until it reaches a flat fee in the eleventh year. These tax changes are scheduled to take effect for registration periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's individual income and corporate franchise tax laws to align with recent federal changes to Section 179 expensing. It amends the state's tax code to include specific federal provisions related to Section 179, which allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and software investments in the year they are placed in service. The changes apply retroactively to match the effective date of the corresponding federal law, ensuring Minnesota taxpayers follow the same rules as federal law. This update primarily affects Minnesota businesses and individuals subject to state income taxes who claim Section 179 deductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's tax code to align with recent federal changes regarding bonus depreciation for business property. It directly affects individual income and corporate franchise taxpayers by incorporating federal provisions that allow for full expensing of certain business assets. The legislation amends state statutes to include specific federal law sections and ensures that Minnesota's tax rules remain synchronized with federal tax policies. Changes take effect immediately upon enactment, with retroactive application matching the timing of the corresponding federal rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's tax laws to align with recent federal changes regarding the deduction for business interest expenses. It directly affects Minnesota businesses and individual taxpayers by modifying how state tax calculations reference federal tax code provisions. The legislation amends Minnesota Statutes section 290.01 to include specific federal public law sections related to business interest deductions and clarifies that these changes apply retroactively to match federal effective dates.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the time limit for prosecuting certain financial crimes in Minnesota, specifically targeting medical assistance fraud and theft of government funds. It directly affects prosecutors and law enforcement by extending the window in which they can file charges for these offenses. The key provision adds a 15-year statute of limitations for theft involving public money belonging to the state or local agencies, while also updating time limits for other financial crimes ranging from five to ten years depending on the specific offense. These changes apply to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026, and to older crimes if the prosecution deadline has not yet passed.

Maddy summaryHF 3542 requires Minnesota's Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families agencies to disclose within 30 days of a request whether they have reduced, suspended, or withheld payments related to an investigation of possible overpayments to service providers or recipients. This applies specifically to decisions about payment actions, not the full investigative details. The bill mandates this disclosure unless the agency determines it would compromise the ongoing investigation. It directly affects service providers and recipients who may have payments withheld during agency investigations.