Rep. Danny Nadeau

Maddy summaryHF 1740 appropriates $X from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to support community cable television programming. The funds will be distributed through the Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Administrators to public, educational, and governmental cable channels across the state. This grant program specifically aims to fund local programming that promotes community and civic engagement. The bill directly affects community cable providers by providing dedicated funding for locally produced content, with no changes to existing regulatory frameworks.

Maddy summaryHF 1914 appropriates state funds for three key human services programs in Minnesota. It provides emergency services grants for immediate crisis support, county grants to address homelessness gaps (prioritizing Tribal Nation partnerships and interventions like 24/7 shelters), and funding for provider capacity-building collaboratives. The capacity-building program helps service providers access stable funding streams, including Medicaid waivers and housing support programs. These funds are allocated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with unspent first-year money rolling over to the second year. The bill directly affects counties, service providers, and people experiencing homelessness by expanding access to crisis support and housing-focused services.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies reimbursement rates for community support services, increasing them to 107.5% (effective now) and 112.5% (effective January 1, 2026) for providers serving clients needing 10+ hours daily. It requires providers to use all additional revenue solely for staff wages and related costs (like payroll taxes), not for benefits like health insurance. The bill also creates the Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust, a joint state-union retirement savings plan for union-represented direct support workers. These changes directly affect community support service providers, their employees, and Minnesota’s human services budget.

Maddy summaryHF 2242 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to select a single state pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) through a competitive bidding process. This PBM will handle all prescription drug claims for Minnesota's Medicaid (medical assistance) and MinnesotaCare programs, replacing the current system where multiple PBMs might be used. The bill mandates a master contract with this single PBM, specifies rules for drug coverage and reimbursement, and requires the commissioner to report on the program's operation. It also includes strict transparency requirements during procurement, such as disclosing potential conflicts of interest and financial ties between the PBM and pharmacies or drug manufacturers.

Maddy summaryHF 1010 establishes a new licensure process for certified midwives in Minnesota through the Board of Nursing, creating a specific "Minnesota Certified Midwife Practice Act" (Chapter 148G). It amends health occupation definitions to include "licensed certified midwife," expands Medicaid coverage to include services provided by these licensed midwives, and sets civil/criminal penalties for violations. The bill directly affects certified midwives (requiring national certification plus state licensure) and Medicaid recipients who can now access midwifery care under their coverage. Key provisions define midwifery scope (including pregnancy, birth, and women's primary care) and set licensure terms, moving midwifery from an unregulated status to a licensed profession with expanded coverage.

Maddy summaryHF 2942 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development to disclose employer information to the Secure Choice Retirement Program within 30 days of a request. This affects businesses with 5+ employees that don’t already offer retirement plans, as they may be designated as "covered employers" needing to enroll staff. The bill creates a certification process allowing entities to formally claim they’re not covered employers (e.g., due to size, existing plans, or government status), with a 30-day review period by the program’s executive director. It also clarifies key terms like "enrollment window" for phased program implementation under Minnesota Statutes.

Maddy summaryHF 2955 establishes the CARMA program (County-administered Rural Medical Assistance), allowing Minnesota counties to manage local medical assistance for low-income residents instead of the state. The bill requires the state commissioner of human services to involve county boards in developing contracts with health plans, including incorporating county-suggested local health goals into contracts if agreed upon. It sets a deadline of January 1, 2027, for counties with existing prepaid medical assistance programs to transition to county administration if they submit a proposal. The bill also creates a mediation process to resolve disputes between counties and the state over contract terms or local health goals.

Maddy summaryHF 2557 redirects an existing 1.56% surcharge that Minnesota hospitals pay on patient care revenue to the Health Care Access Fund instead of the Medical Assistance Account. This bill directly affects all Minnesota hospitals (excluding federal Indian Health Service facilities and regional treatment centers) that currently pay this surcharge. The key change is shifting the funding destination for the surcharge, which hospitals already pay based on net patient revenues, to support the Health Care Access Fund. The bill does not change the surcharge rate or the hospitals required to pay it.

Maddy summaryHF 2064 modifies rules for assisted living facilities terminating contracts with residents. It requires facilities to hold meetings with residents and their chosen support people (like family or case managers) at least seven days before termination for most reasons, explaining the termination reason and offering alternatives like switching providers. Facilities must provide written termination notices 30 days in advance for contract violations (subdivision 4) or 15 days for other cases (subdivision 5), and send copies to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and case managers for waiver program residents. The bill also clarifies that temporary interruptions in public benefits (up to 60 days) do not count as nonpayment. These changes aim to ensure residents understand termination reasons and have time to address issues before leaving a facility.

Maddy summaryHF 1053 requires Minnesota school districts to notify families when a student is dropped from the school roll due to 15 or more consecutive absences during the regular school year. Schools must then contact families to encourage reenrollment and provide the student's contact information to the state Department of Education. The Department of Education must subsequently notify families about community resources, the student's right to return to their school, and other accessible educational options. This bill, effective July 1, 2025, directly affects school districts, families of unenrolled students, and the Department of Education.