Rep. Danny Nadeau

Maddy summaryHF 2943 adds enforcement mechanisms to Minnesota's Secure Choice Retirement Program. It imposes escalating financial penalties on employers who fail to enroll eligible employees or distribute required information (starting at $100 per employee on the second anniversary of noncompliance, rising to $500 annually after the fourth year). The bill also creates a misdemeanor charge for employers who willfully fail to remit employee contributions withheld from paychecks within 10 days of a demand. Employers must pay withheld contributions plus interest for delays, and employees or the attorney general can pursue civil or criminal action for violations. This directly affects Minnesota employers participating in the Secure Choice program.

Maddy summaryHF 1847 appropriates $1.2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem. The funds must support STEM learning opportunities and workforce development in science and technology fields across the state. The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem can award subgrants to programs that align with statewide STEM initiatives to ensure coordinated efforts. This bill directly affects STEM education programs and workforce development organizations receiving these grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota law to clarify and limit optometrists' authority to prescribe or administer certain drugs. It specifically sets new time limits: oral antivirals may not be prescribed for more than 10 days, oral steroids for more than 14 days (requiring physician consultation), and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for more than seven days. These changes apply directly to licensed optometrists in Minnesota who prescribe medications for eye conditions under the Board of Optometry's rules. The bill maintains existing restrictions on intravenous injections, invasive surgery, and Schedule II/III oral drugs.

Maddy summaryHF 1934 modifies how dental services are administered for MinnesotaCare and medical assistance recipients. It changes the start date for a new dental administrator contract from 2026 to 2030, requires the dental administrator to meet a 55% annual dental visit rate for continuously enrolled members by 2032, and establishes a task force to assess impacts on critical access dental providers. The task force must evaluate financial effects on providers, access to care, and disruptions to integrated medical-dental services. This bill directly affects dental administrators, critical access dental providers, and patients enrolled in MinnesotaCare or medical assistance programs.

Maddy summaryHF 515 increases Minnesota's annual funding for public schools by guaranteeing a minimum 3% raise to the general education basic formula allowance starting in fiscal year 2026. This directly affects all public school districts receiving state education funding, as it changes how their base funding amount is calculated each year. The bill requires the state education commissioner to calculate the allowance using either a 3% increase or the current inflation rate (whichever is higher), but never exceeding a 3% annual increase. The change ensures schools receive predictable, inflation-adjusted funding growth while maintaining a minimum 3% annual increase in state support.

Maddy summaryHF 2818 creates a program to reimburse Minnesota law enforcement agencies for specific costs incurred while responding to protests or demonstrations at the State Capitol complex or the governor's residence. Eligible costs include overtime pay, equipment damage, backfill staffing, and necessary supplies. Agencies must submit detailed requests within 60 days of a protest, with the Public Safety Commissioner reviewing applications and making payments within 30 days. The law requires an annual report starting in 2027 detailing all reimbursements, and appropriates funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 2060 extends funding for Minnesota's supported-decision-making programs, which help people with disabilities make their own choices with support instead of relying on guardianship. The bill requires the state commissioner to submit an interim report by December 2024 and a final report by December 2026, detailing grant usage, how programs increased supported decision-making, and reduced reliance on more restrictive options like guardianship. It reallocates unspent funds from fiscal year 2024 to fiscal year 2026 for these programs. The bill directly affects organizations providing these services and the people with disabilities who use them.

Maddy summaryHF 2753 creates a clear process for selecting a default health care decision-maker for Minnesotans who haven’t designated one in advance (called "unrepresented individuals"). It defines specific categories of acceptable default surrogates, including family members in the individual’s kinship system, close friends, certain designated representatives (like hospice family members or client advocates), and professional supporters. Health care providers must follow this order when no prior health care agent or directive exists. The bill directly affects Minnesotans aged 18+ without valid advance directives or available agents at the time of medical decision-making.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's reimbursement rules for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) that provide medical assistance. It requires FQHCs to submit detailed cost and visit reports within 90 days after each reporting period, using forms approved by the commissioner, and to provide copies of their Medicare cost reports as supporting documentation. The bill updates payment mechanisms, allowing FQHCs to choose between a prospective payment system or an alternative cost-based payment method (100% of Medicare-approved costs), effective January 1, 2021. These changes directly affect FQHCs operating in Minnesota that receive state medical assistance payments, ensuring consistent reporting and payment procedures aligned with federal requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 2555 establishes a pilot program (2026-2030) for Minnesota's state employee health insurance plan, comparing retrospective utilization review (evaluating care after it's provided) against prior authorization (evaluating care before it's provided). It requires health carriers to use retrospective review for state employee coverage during the pilot, while still allowing prior authorization if needed, and mandates quality audits to track impacts on care access and costs. The program directly affects state employees covered under the group insurance plan and health care providers billing them. The commissioner must report annually on cost, access, and quality impacts to lawmakers, with final recommendations due by 2031.