Rep. Danny Nadeau

Maddy summaryHF 514 amends Minnesota Statutes section 121A.425 to modify dismissal limitations for kindergarten through grade 3 students. The current law prohibits disciplinary dismissals for these students, with exceptions for short-term dismissals (less than one school day) for students receiving special education services and for expulsions only after exhausting other resources in cases of serious safety threats. This bill adjusts those limitations, but the specific policy changes are not detailed in the provided bill text. The amendment directly affects public school students in grades K-3 and their schools, altering how disciplinary actions may be applied.

Maddy summaryHF 946 allows approved third-party programs (such as driving schools) to conduct the behind-the-wheel road test for class D driver's licenses (standard driver's licenses) in Minnesota. It establishes requirements for these programs and testers, mandates regular audits of third-party programs, and permits applicants to appeal decisions made by the Commissioner of Public Safety. The bill also updates website rules to show real-time appointment availability, display next available dates/times by location, and allow address-based searches without requiring personal information. This directly affects driver's license applicants and third-party testing programs seeking to administer road tests.

Maddy summaryHF 1477 exempts residential facilities licensed for six or fewer residents from local rental licensing requirements and classifies them as permitted single-family residential use under zoning laws. This directly affects small residential care providers (like group homes) and local governments that enforce zoning and rental licensing rules. The bill modifies two Minnesota statutes to ensure such facilities cannot be subject to more restrictive rental rules than other residential properties and clarifies they are exempt from rental licensing. It includes an exception for newer juvenile residential programs treating sex offense-related violations, but this does not apply to programs licensed before July 1, 1995.

Maddy summaryHF 310 expands Minnesota's dependent care tax credit by including amounts excluded from federal taxable income under Internal Revenue Code section 129 (dependent care flexible spending accounts) as eligible expenses for the state credit. This change directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who pay for dependent care (such as childcare) and claim the state credit, allowing them to count more of their childcare costs toward their credit amount. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 290.0131 and 290.067 to clarify this eligibility, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. It does not change the credit percentage or maximum limits but broadens the types of qualifying expenses.

Maddy summaryHF 1013 appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's renewable development account for the Minnesota Energy Alley initiative, administered by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota. The funds are a one-time allocation to support energy sector growth through seed funding for businesses, workforce training programs, and recruiting entrepreneurs to Minnesota. The bill also directs the initiative to seek additional federal and private funding to create a long-term revenue model. This funding directly affects energy businesses and economic development efforts within the state.

Maddy summaryHF 499 extends the validity period for temporary nursing permits in Minnesota from 60 to 90 days. It directly affects nurses applying for licensure by endorsement (from another state) or reregistration after completing a refresher course, who currently hold temporary permits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 148.212 by changing the permit duration in two specific scenarios: (1) for out-of-state licensed nurses awaiting board action, and (2) for nurses in structured refresher programs. This change provides a longer grace period for these applicants to secure full licensure without interruption. The bill makes a specific, concrete change to permit timelines with no additional provisions.

Maddy summaryHF 410 creates a refund program for Minnesota homestead property owners based on annual revenue forecasts. It directs leftover funds from the state's November budget forecast (after other priorities like school aid and reserves) to be distributed as equal payments to qualifying homeowners. The refund amount equals the available surplus divided by the total number of certified homesteads, but no payment is made if the surplus is below $170 million. Payments must be issued by June 30 each year to owners of primary residences meeting homestead eligibility, excluding properties occupied by relatives. This applies starting January 1, 2026, using funds appropriated from the general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 655 amends Minnesota's child care licensing rules to allow family child care providers to exclude up to two of their own children when calculating licensed capacity. This directly affects home-based child care providers who operate from their residences. The bill requires the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to update Minnesota Rules (part 9502.0365) to exclude the provider's own children from the capacity count. The change simplifies capacity calculations for these providers without requiring new licensing standards.

Maddy summaryHF 1103 modifies Minnesota's medication repository program to improve how unused drugs and medical supplies are accepted, stored, and distributed. It sets specific eligibility rules for donations, requiring drugs to have at least six months remaining until expiration, be unopened in original packaging, and not be controlled substances. The bill also mandates that repositories verify donor information, inspect all donations with a pharmacist, and maintain detailed electronic inventories of accepted items. Additionally, repositories may now purchase drugs from licensed wholesalers when donations are insufficient to fill patient prescriptions. This directly affects medication repositories, donors (like pharmacies and manufacturers), and patients receiving donated medications.

Maddy summaryHF 315 appropriates $3 million from state bond proceeds to fund a new water tower in Dayton, Minnesota. The funds will be used by the city to acquire land, design, and construct the tower to improve water storage capacity and fire suppression capabilities for residents. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3 million in bonds under Minnesota Statutes 16A.631-16A.675 to cover this cost. This legislation directly affects Dayton residents by addressing local water infrastructure needs through state funding. The appropriation becomes effective upon final enactment.