Rep. Patti Anderson

Maddy summaryHF 2517 restricts MinnesotaCare (the state's Medicaid program) from using public funds to cover abortions, except in three specific cases: when the pregnancy endangers the patient's life, causes substantial and irreversible impairment of a major bodily function, or results from rape or incest. This directly affects MinnesotaCare enrollees who might seek abortion coverage, limiting public funding to those narrow exceptions. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes § 256L.03 to clarify that public funds cannot cover abortions outside these circumstances. The change applies to all MinnesotaCare-covered health services, excluding the listed exceptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $15 million from Minnesota's transportation advancement account to fund suicide prevention measures on Minneapolis's Washington Avenue Bridge. Specifically, it requires Hennepin County to award a grant to the University of Minnesota for designing and building physical barriers and providing suicide diversion resources on the bridge. The funds are allocated to address safety concerns at this specific location, where bridge-related suicide attempts have occurred. The measure changes how existing transportation funds are used, prioritizing mental health interventions at a high-risk location.

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 summaryThis bill proposes a constitutional amendment to legalize sports betting in Minnesota, but only if conducted by federally recognized Indian tribes under existing gaming compacts or by state-licensed horse racing tracks. It would require a 20% tax on wagers (minus winnings) and mandate that revenues be split equally to fund substance use disorder programs, local charitable organizations supported by gambling donations, horse racing purses, and the state general fund. The amendment must be approved by voters in the 2026 general election. If passed, it would establish the first legal framework for sports betting in Minnesota under these specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 3244 modifies funding for trail improvements in Dellwood, Washington County, by adding $2 million in new appropriations for trail projects along White Bear Lake. The bill specifically authorizes funds for the city of Dellwood to design, construct, and equip trail segments between Mahtomedi and Washington County's western border, including land acquisition for easements. It extends the deadline for using these funds from December 2026 to December 2028. The bill amends two prior appropriations (from 2020 and 2023) to combine existing and new funding for these trail improvements. This directly affects Dellwood residents and users of the White Bear Lake shoreline trail system.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's paid leave program call center to be fully operational by January 1, 2026, to provide customer service on the program's launch day. The commissioner of employment and economic development must ensure the call center is ready to handle inquiries when the paid leave program begins. It directly affects the state agency managing the program and ensures residents seeking paid leave assistance have immediate support. The bill sets a specific deadline for operational readiness but does not change the paid leave benefits themselves.

Maddy summaryHF 2339 increases Minnesota's income threshold for the child tax credit, allowing more families to qualify for the full benefit before credits begin phasing out. The bill raises the phaseout threshold from $35,000 to $45,490 for married couples filing jointly and from $29,500 to $38,340 for other filers. This change directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with children who file individual income tax returns, as it prevents the credit from decreasing at lower income levels. The bill also requires future annual inflation adjustments to these thresholds starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota law to clarify and restrict optometrists' authority to prescribe or administer certain medications for eye conditions. It specifically prohibits optometrists from administering drugs via IV, IM, or injection (except for anaphylaxis treatment or specific eye injections), performing invasive surgery (including laser procedures), or prescribing Schedule II/III oral drugs. The bill also sets strict time limits: oral antivirals cannot exceed 10 days, steroids require physician consultation after 14 days, and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are limited to 7 days. These changes directly affect licensed optometrists in Minnesota who provide medical eye care.

Maddy summaryHF 3043 creates a new criminal offense for "illegal remuneration" involving federal health care programs (like Medicare/Medicaid), behavioral health services under Chapter 254B, and family programs under Chapter 142E. It prohibits healthcare providers, social service organizations, and others from intentionally offering or accepting money, goods, services, or other value in exchange for referrals, purchases, or recommendations related to these programs. The law also targets improper conduct in grant applications, such as offering inducements to influence grant awards or providing false information. Violations are punishable as crimes under Minnesota Statutes, with sentencing details outlined in the bill.

Maddy summaryHF 2891 requires state employees who handle grants management duties - such as awarding, monitoring, or closing grants - to complete training and obtain certification from the commissioner. This applies to all employees overseeing grant processes (e.g., reviewing applications, monitoring compliance, or distributing funds) across Minnesota’s executive agencies. Granting agencies must only assign these responsibilities to certified employees, with a temporary 30-day exception allowed if no certified staff are available. The commissioner also maintains a public list of grantees convicted of fund misuse, suspended, or repeatedly failing grant terms. The bill aims to standardize grant oversight through mandatory certification and transparency.