Rep. Danny Nadeau

Maddy summaryHF 2254 adds a $400 "baby bonus" to Minnesota's existing child credit for each qualifying child born during the tax year. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with newborn children, increasing their state income tax credit. The bill modifies the child credit calculation by adding the $400 per newborn (without reducing the minimum credit amount) and allows for potential advance payments. It takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 656 allows child care centers and family child care providers in Minnesota to request variances (exceptions) from certain licensing rules, such as capacity limits or staff qualification requirements, as long as health and safety are not compromised. Providers must submit a form explaining why they cannot meet a rule and how they will achieve the rule's intent through alternative measures, including a training plan for staff if applicable. For capacity variances, the center must be within 100 square feet of the required space based on staff qualifications. The commissioner can grant temporary or permanent variances, but permanent ones require reporting changes and expire if conditions alter.

Maddy summaryHF 1436 modifies Minnesota's student discipline laws to reduce exclusions, particularly for young children. It prohibits schools from dismissing students in preschool/prekindergarten or kindergarten through grade 3 (except for short-term removals or safety threats), and requires schools to first try non-exclusionary approaches before considering dismissal. School boards must establish clear policies emphasizing prevention, provide adequate alternative educational services for students during disciplinary periods, and ensure progress toward graduation standards. These changes, effective July 1, 2025, apply to all public schools and school districts in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 1582 modifies Minnesota's Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) benefits for educators. It allows teachers with 30 years of service to retire at age 60 without reduced annuity payments (previously requiring 35 years), adjusts early retirement penalties, and increases postretirement cost-of-living adjustments. The bill also raises employer contribution rates for school districts (from 13.3% to 17.3% for basic members) and increases pension adjustment revenue rates for school districts starting in 2026. These changes directly affect current and future TRA members, school districts funding retirement costs, and the state's retirement system budget.

Maddy summaryHF 1074 modifies qualifications for members of professional licensing boards and adjusts fees for temporary military licenses. It reduces the required professional experience for board members from 10 years to 5 years in the relevant field and from 5 years to 2 years in responsible charge. The bill also eliminates a $132 fee for temporary military licenses in architecture, engineering, land surveying, landscape architecture, geoscience, and interior design, making them free. These changes directly affect the boards overseeing these professions and military personnel seeking temporary practice authorization.

Maddy summaryHF 2041 appropriates $500,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a new segment of the Elm Creek Greenway Trail Corridor in Champlin, Minnesota. The funds will go to the city of Champlin for property acquisition and predesign work to connect Mississippi Crossings to Elm Creek Park Reserve. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $500,000 in bonds to cover this appropriation, which is in addition to prior funding. This is a procedural funding measure for a specific infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHF 1241 repeals Minnesota's Paid Leave Law, which previously provided state-funded family and medical leave benefits. The bill transfers any unspent funds from the family medical leave account to the general state fund, effective July 1, 2025. It specifically repeals all provisions of Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 268B.001 through 268B.30, which governed the paid leave program. This action eliminates the state's paid leave law and redirects unused program funds to the general state budget.

Maddy summaryHF 1430 requires property sellers in Minnesota to provide written disclosure about wells on the property before sale, including location details if known. Sellers must submit a "well disclosure certificate" to the Department of Health at closing, containing buyer information and well locations, along with a $50 nonrefundable fee. The certificate number must appear on the property deed, and records are kept for six years. This applies to most residential property sales but excludes mineral interest transfers and individual condominium units. The requirement expires July 31, 2028, unless extended by the commissioner.

Maddy summaryHF 2042 appropriates $350,000 from state bond proceeds to fund jetty and bank stabilization improvements upstream of the Mississippi Crossings public dock system in Champlin. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $350,000 to cover this cost, with funds directed to the City of Champlin for construction. This project directly affects Champlin residents and users of the Mississippi Crossings dock system by addressing riverbank erosion near the public access point. The legislation provides concrete funding for infrastructure work without altering broader environmental or land-use policies.

Maddy summaryHF 1688 makes technical updates to Minnesota's social work licensure rules for provisional (temporary) licenses. It clarifies requirements for students and graduates needing temporary licenses to practice while awaiting full licensure, including adding provisions for those completing degrees from programs "in candidacy status" with accrediting bodies. The bill specifies that applicants must show they've applied for licensure, paid fees, passed exams, completed accredited education, and have no practice violations. Temporary licenses expire after six months, cannot be renewed, and holders must use specific titles (like "Temporary License Baccalaureate Social Worker") until full licensure is granted.