Rep. Danny Nadeau

Maddy summaryHF 1162 appropriates $21.475 million from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the Minnesota Zoo. Specifically, $17.675 million will build a new animal hospital, and $3.8 million will preserve assets by replacing outdated buildings and upgrading trails/roads at the zoo. The funding comes from bonds sold under Minnesota law, administered by the commissioner of management and budget. This bill directly affects the Minnesota Zoological Board and the zoo's physical infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 1828 implements recommendations from the state auditor's fire relief association working group by requiring Minnesota firefighters' relief associations to prepare detailed annual financial statements. These statements must show all income, expenses, assets, and liabilities in a format set by the state auditor and be certified by an independent CPA with at least five years of public accounting experience (not affiliated with the association). The associations must submit these certified statements to the state auditor by June 30 each year, with the requirement effective January 1, 2026. The bill directly affects all firefighters' relief associations operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 1827 requires Minnesota school districts to allow students with disabilities to bring their service animals (trained dogs or animals assisting with disabilities) into school settings as part of their individualized education plans. The bill prohibits schools from denying access to service animals and mandates that districts provide staff support - such as helping with tethering or water - for students to use their animals safely. Schools must modify policies by August 2025 to comply with federal law, but they are not responsible for the animal’s care, feeding, or veterinary needs. The bill ensures students with disabilities can serve as their own service animal handlers without requiring a third party.

Maddy summaryHF 1824 appropriates state funds to create technology portals on the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families website. These portals will connect vulnerable children and families with community support systems, including churches, nonprofits, and civic organizations. The bill allocates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 as a one-time appropriation from the general fund. This policy change directly enables the department to establish a centralized digital resource for accessing local support services.

Maddy summaryHF 819 establishes the Minnesota Sustainable Foraging Task Force to develop science-based recommendations for foraging regulations on state lands. The task force, composed of 16 diverse members including Indigenous knowledge holders, scientists, conservation representatives, and foraging advocates, must gather data on foraging impacts, review current rules, and create guidelines balancing public access with ecological protection. It is required to produce a report with specific, actionable recommendations - including a permitting model allowing volunteer options - by December 1, 2026. The bill directly affects Minnesotans who forage on public lands and aims to guide future regulations through data-driven, inclusive processes.

Maddy summaryHF 1683 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to fund The Redemption Project. The program provides justice-impacted individuals and inmates with virtue-based education, mentoring, support services, and employment assistance to reduce recidivism and support community reintegration. Funds are administered through the Commissioner of Corrections to cover these specific services. The bill directly affects formerly incarcerated individuals and those impacted by the justice system by creating access to structured transition programming.

Maddy summaryHF 912 establishes a formal program allowing Minnesota taxpayers (businesses or individuals) to request written guidance from the Department of Revenue about how state tax law applies to their specific transactions or arrangements. The program requires the department to issue binding rulings if taxpayers provide full disclosure and circumstances remain unchanged, with application fees based on complexity. All rulings must be published publicly on the department's website (with taxpayer identifiers removed) in a searchable format. The department must also submit annual reports to the legislature detailing application volumes, fees, and usage patterns, starting in 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 1563 allows Minnesota taxpayers to reduce their taxable income by up to $10,000 (for joint filers) or $5,000 (for others) for employer-provided dependent care assistance, based on federal tax rules. It also establishes a state tax credit for employers who pay for qualified child care expenses in Minnesota, matching the federal Section 45F credit but limited to expenses incurred within the state. The bill affects employers offering dependent care benefits and employees receiving them, directly changing how these costs are treated for state tax purposes. Both provisions take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 504 requires Minnesota's commissioner of health to establish a school-based telehealth program providing mental and physical health care to students through remote visits. The program will be run by a single telehealth provider selected via competitive bidding, with participating school districts (public and charter schools) required to offer services free of charge to all enrolled students, including waiving costs for uninsured students. Funding includes up to $22 per student annually, one-time setup costs, and program evaluation, with school districts prohibited from using the service to replace existing school health staff like nurses or counselors. The program mandates annual reports on student access to health care, starting in 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 1647 grants licensed health care providers in Minnesota immunity from criminal liability when delivering health treatment and services within their professional scope and state law. This applies to harm alleged to arise from their actions during treatment, directly affecting doctors, nurses, and other licensed providers. The bill explicitly excludes immunity for cases involving gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or malicious acts. It does not change civil liability or existing legal defenses for providers. The law modifies Minnesota Statutes chapter 145 to establish this immunity.