Rep. Josiah Hill

Maddy summaryHF 3402 bans the possession, manufacture, import, and transfer of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. It defines these as feeding devices holding more than ten rounds (with exceptions for permanently modified devices, .22 caliber tubes, and lever-action tubular magazines). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring current owners to surrender, modify, permanently alter, or remove their magazines by July 1, 2027. Violations carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison or $25,000 in fines. Law enforcement, military personnel, and licensed dealers are exempt under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 2998 establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a prognosis of six months or less to obtain medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two physician confirmations (an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health evaluation by a licensed consultant to confirm capacity, and mandates that patients self-administer the medication. The law prohibits providers from directly administering the medication and classifies related patient data as confidential. Violations of the process could result in criminal penalties, while providers following the law are granted immunity.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $95 million in bonds to fund road and utility infrastructure improvements at the Sears site in St. Paul. The funds will support construction of sanitary sewer and clean water systems, public utilities, streets, sidewalks, lighting, and streetscape improvements needed to prepare the area for future development. The legislation also defines the Sears site boundaries and establishes the legal framework for managing bond proceeds, including provisions for environmental remediation and demolition of existing structures. This measure is designed to provide necessary infrastructure support for the redevelopment of the former Sears property.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows county commissioners in Minnesota to join the state's health care savings plan, which helps cover medical expenses after they leave public service. Under the new rules, commissioners who choose to participate must have their pay reduced during their term to match the county's contribution to the plan, and they must notify the county within 30 days of how much they will contribute. The plan keeps separate accounts for each participant's contributions and earnings, with limited investment options available through the executive director. This change does not require counties to negotiate with unions about these contributions and does not create new funding obligations for retiree health care costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Minnesota Historical Society to transfer surplus land in Washington County to the city of Marine on Saint Croix without any payment. The transfer requires approval from the Historical Society's Executive Council and allows the Society to correct legal description errors to ensure accuracy. The specific property being conveyed is a defined tract within Block 47 of the Marine plat, and the law takes effect the day after it is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes a supplemental payment rate for housing support providers in Washington County that serve adults with mental illness, substance use disorders, or housing instability. It requires county agencies to negotiate an additional monthly rate of up to $1,028 for up to 29 beds at facilities that provide 24-hour supervision and related support services. The change amends existing state law to create this new funding category and applies retroactively starting April 1, 2026, once the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryHF 3715 modifies Minnesota's requirements for gifted and talented education programs. School districts must implement universal screening for all students in targeted grades (at least twice by grade 5), use multiple objective criteria for identification, and ensure assessments are fair for underrepresented groups like low-income and minority students. The bill requires districts to evaluate program effectiveness annually using input from students, parents, and teachers, and report expenditures to the commissioner. It also increases funding for these programs and mandates new reporting on participation rates and program types (e.g., grade acceleration, enrichment). This bill directly affects school districts and students eligible for gifted services statewide.

Maddy summaryHF 2544 establishes a Dual Enrollment Task Force to analyze Minnesota's current funding formulas for dual enrollment programs (where high school students take college courses). The task force, composed of legislators, education officials, school representatives, and student advocates, will review how funding impacts high schools, colleges, and student access - especially for rural, low-income, and marginalized students - and identify cost variations across institutions. It must submit recommendations to lawmakers by May 30, 2026, on adjusting funding, improving equity, and supporting student services like transportation and counseling. The bill appropriates funds for the task force’s work through the Department of Education.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for site-governed schools, which are schools operated with significant autonomy from the district. It allows school boards to approve new site-governed schools based on proposals that must include teacher support (at least 60%) and community involvement in development. The bill requires districts and employee bargaining units to create memoranda of understanding that outline how existing contracts will support the new school model, and it establishes a three-year initial agreement that can automatically renew for five years if performance expectations are met. Under the new rules, site councils would have expanded powers to determine leadership models, budgets, curriculum, hiring practices, and school policies, while retaining powers not specifically delegated remain with the school board.

Maddy summaryHF 3807 requires Minnesota State High School League member schools to permit live and recorded broadcasts of all extracurricular competitions (like sports and events) for distribution on public, educational, or government access channels. This policy would apply to all member schools and must be adopted by the League, though it cannot override existing contracts signed before the policy takes effect. The bill mandates that schools allow these broadcasts without charging fees for the access. It directly affects high schools participating in the League by changing their broadcasting requirements for public access channels.