Rep. Kari Rehrauer

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies and strengthens rights for residents of manufactured home parks in Minnesota when a park is being sold. It requires park owners to notify all residents 45 days before selling the park, giving residents a representative the right to match the purchase offer and negotiate terms to keep the park operating as a manufactured housing community. The law also requires the new owner to certify that the park will remain in use for ten years if residents exercise their right to purchase. Several exceptions apply, such as sales to nonprofits, government entities, family members, or affiliates, but these exceptions do not apply if the buyer plans to close or convert the park within a year.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Minnesota's child tax credit from $1,750 to $2,000 per qualifying child for taxable years after December 31, 2025. It also requires the state revenue commissioner to annually adjust both the credit amount and phaseout thresholds for inflation starting in 2026, with adjustments rounded to the nearest $60. The changes directly affect Minnesota residents who file state income tax returns and claim the child credit for their dependents.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies contribution rates for the Minnesota General Employees Retirement Plan, affecting both public employees and their employers. It lowers employee contributions from 6.5% to 5.5% of salary for school employees starting July 1, 2026, while employer contributions for the same group decrease from 6.5% to 7.5% over the same period. The changes apply only to coordinated members of the retirement plan, with basic members maintaining their current 9.10% contribution rate. The legislation updates Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 353.27, to reflect these new contribution percentages for different employee categories.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for peace officer training reimbursements in Minnesota, directing $2.949 million in the first year and $6.042 million in the second year to local governments for training costs. It establishes a $4.942 million annual Philando Castile Memorial Training Fund specifically for law enforcement training courses focused on use of force, crisis response, conflict management, cultural diversity, and autism training. The bill requires training sponsors to submit detailed course outlines, instructor qualifications, and learning assessments to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Board, with ongoing reviews to ensure courses meet approved learning outcomes. Additionally, it raises the base funding for reimbursing other board-approved training courses from $878,000 to $3.878 million starting in fiscal year 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's public employees defined contribution retirement plan to include emergency medical providers, volunteer and on-call firefighters, and certain municipal rescue squad members who currently lack access to existing pension coverage. The legislation allows these workers to enroll in the plan within 30 days of starting service, provided their employer ratifies their membership election, and permits participation in both the new plan and a firefighters relief association retirement plan simultaneously. By amending state statutes, the bill ensures these public safety professionals can build retirement savings through the same defined contribution structure available to other public employees, while maintaining requirements that they must not already be covered by another pension plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota law enforcement agencies to report detailed information about domestic abuse incidents to the commissioner of public safety by January 15 each year, including data on arrests, victim and suspect demographics, and case outcomes. It authorizes arrests for suspected nonfelony domestic abuse and mandates that individuals arrested for suspected domestic abuse be held in custody until their first court appearance. The legislation also establishes a Task Force on Improving Responses to Domestic Violence Crimes to study and recommend improvements, with the requirement to submit annual reports. Additionally, the bill expands the legal definition of domestic abuse to include violations of various restraining and no contact orders, and appropriates funding to support these changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $47 million in bonds to fund grants for emergency shelter facilities for people experiencing homelessness. The funds can be used by eligible applicants including tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and local housing authorities to build or operate safe shelter facilities. The state commissioner of administration will manage the bond issuance and establish a special fund to handle the proceeds and debt payments. The bonds may be structured with terms up to 21 years and can be sold at public or private sale to raise the necessary capital for these housing projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies retirement vesting rules for Minnesota firefighters relief associations, making it easier for members to earn full pension benefits over a shorter period. It establishes a phased schedule where firefighters will reach 100% vesting in 20 years by 2027, 15 years by 2029, and 10 years by 2030, with corresponding increases in how quickly they earn their pension rights each year. The changes apply to both defined contribution plans, where members build accounts, and defined benefit plans, where members earn pension amounts based on service. Firefighters covered by these retirement systems will see faster vesting timelines, meaning they can claim their full pension benefits after fewer years of service than previously required.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits state agencies from entering into contracts with companies owned by individuals convicted of specific crimes including theft, perjury, or fraud against the state or federal government. The law applies to sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations, blocking contracts if any owner has been found guilty of these offenses or held liable for making false claims against government agencies. The provision aims to prevent state funds from going to businesses with owners who have demonstrated dishonesty in legal matters.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a public registry in Minnesota for repeat domestic violence offenders, requiring them to provide personal information including name, address, date of birth, conviction details, and a photograph. The registry will be maintained by the commissioner of public safety and made available on a searchable public website, with additional information accessible to law enforcement during investigations. Courts must notify convicted individuals of their registration duties, and offenders face misdemeanor penalties for failing to register or providing false information. The bill also imposes a $150 registration fee on convicted offenders, with funds directed to the general fund and a victims of crime account, and includes provisions for fee waivers based on indigency or hardship.