Rep. Xp Lee

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program to provide social services and mental health support to victims of Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement operation. The program will fund organizations that help affected individuals with basic needs like housing, food, and employment assistance, as well as mental health care. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, tribal nations, and legal service providers, with priority given to areas most impacted by the operation. The bill appropriates unspecified funding from the state's general fund for one-time use through June 2029, requiring grantees to report on program participation and outcomes.

Maddy summaryHF 3180 creates a special emergency fund within Minnesota's state treasury to support essential public health services if federal funding is unexpectedly reduced or eliminated. The fund, which receives a one-time transfer from the general fund, allows the Minnesota Department of Health (referred to as "commissioner of health") to continue critical services like disease outbreak response and waterborne disease prevention when federal support drops unexpectedly. Before using funds, the commissioner must notify legislative health committees and seek advisory review, and must submit an annual report detailing all expenditures and their justification. This bill directly affects the state health department's ability to maintain public health operations during federal funding disruptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for Minnesota state veterans homes to include former commissioned officers of the Public Health Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who served on active duty. To qualify, these individuals must have served at least 181 consecutive days or been separated due to a service-related disability, and must have been discharged under honorable conditions. The legislation amends existing state statutes to formally define these groups as veterans for the purpose of accessing nursing care and related health and social services at state veterans homes.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill restricts state and local government participation in federal civil immigration enforcement efforts, prohibiting agencies from using resources to investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for immigration violations. It defines civil immigration enforcement to exclude criminal law enforcement and clarifies that cooperation with federal authorities on criminal matters remains permitted. The legislation also establishes a cause of action for constitutional rights violations related to immigration, prohibits denying education based on immigration status, and requires hospitals to create policies for interactions with law enforcement. Additionally, the bill appropriates funding to support these provisions and amends existing state statutes regarding immigration-related activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $160,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund in fiscal year 2027 to support Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show LLC. The funding is intended to provide grants for traditional Lao dance and fashion arts education and public cultural programming aimed at Minnesota youth and families. The appropriation is directed through the commissioner of administration to the organization. This measure focuses on preserving and promoting cultural heritage through specific educational and public engagement activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $300,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund in fiscal year 2027 to provide a grant to the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota. The funding will support cultural preservation efforts and a public education initiative focused on documenting, preserving, and sharing the history, traditions, and lived experiences of Cambodian Minnesotans. The money will be distributed through the commissioner of administration to the organization for these specific purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how utilization review organizations in Minnesota handle prior authorization requests for healthcare services and establishes new enforcement mechanisms. It requires these organizations to contact physicians before denying requests and mandates that adverse determinations be communicated within five business days with clear explanations and appeal information. The legislation also authorizes the commissioner of commerce to impose fines on organizations that reverse more than 40 percent of appeals over a 12-month period and creates a cause of action for wrongful denials. Additionally, the bill restricts the ability to revoke previously authorized services unless fraud or legal conflicts are proven, while requiring oversight from health licensing boards.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires organizations seeking grants from Minnesota's Division of Social Equity to demonstrate engagement with youth community organizations focused on young people aged 14 to 24 who have been most affected by cannabis-related issues. To receive funding, applicants must include specific information in their grant applications, including an analysis of community needs, evidence of past success, and a description of their work with youth-centered community groups. The bill also mandates that at least 50 percent of annual grants support youth civic engagement, leadership, and youth-led health education opportunities, with priority given to communities most impacted by cannabis criminalization and incarceration. These requirements apply to all organizations eligible for competitive grants under the Division's program, affecting how grant applications are structured and evaluated.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the city of Osseo in Minnesota to impose a one percent local sales and use tax if approved by voters in a special election. The tax revenue must be used to fund specific projects totaling $13 million, including renovations to Boerboom Park, City Hall, and Sipe Park, as well as costs for collecting and administering the tax. The legislation also allows the city to issue up to $13 million in bonds to finance these projects without counting toward the city's debt limits or requiring a separate voter approval for the bonds. The tax would expire after 20 years or when the city determines sufficient funds have been collected to cover all project costs and bond expenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $7 million from Minnesota's general fund to support the city of Chaska in hosting Professional Golfers' Association of America championship events. The money will be given to the Explore Minnesota director to provide a grant that helps attract and cover costs for at least one men's and one women's PGA championship. This one-time appropriation is intended to boost economic development in Chaska by bringing major golf tournaments to the area. The funds are available until June 30, 2027, and the bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.