Rep. Kari Rehrauer

Maddy summaryHF 3487 requires Minnesota public elementary, middle, and secondary schools to implement anonymous threat reporting systems by July 2028. Schools must either use the state's Department of Public Safety system or create their own local system meeting specific standards, including 24/7 mobile app and hotline access, trained crisis counselors, and coordination with law enforcement for emergencies. The systems also mandate student training on recognizing warning signs and reporting threats, along with annual parent notifications and website postings about the system. Nonpublic schools are exempt from these requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 3355 appropriates $954,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $954,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the environment and natural resources trust fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture. The funding supports the Slow the Spread program, which directly affects agricultural areas and forests in Minnesota by enabling monitoring, control, and treatment of spongy moth populations. The bill provides concrete financial resources for managing this invasive pest, which damages trees and forest ecosystems. This is a funding measure focused on implementing existing pest management activities, not creating new regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 3354 appropriates $954,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $954,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the environment and natural resources trust fund to fund Minnesota's Slow the Spread program. This funding directly supports the commissioner of agriculture in monitoring, controlling, and treating spongy moth populations. The bill provides specific financial resources for managing this invasive pest, which threatens forest ecosystems and tree health. The program targets areas affected by spongy moths, focusing on prevention and containment efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 3371 modifies how Minnesota school districts with limited ability to raise funds through local property taxes calculate their local optional revenue. It adds a third tier of revenue based on the district's adjusted pupil units and the difference between $100 and their current operating referendum revenue per student, capped at a property value of $880,000 per student. The bill increases funding for these districts starting in fiscal year 2027, with the state appropriating funds from the general fund to cover the cost. This change directly affects school districts that cannot generate sufficient revenue through regular local tax votes, providing them with additional state-supported funding.

Maddy summaryHF 3370 authorizes the city of Coon Rapids to impose a 0.5% local sales tax, subject to voter approval, to fund specific city projects. The tax revenue must be used exclusively for renovating and expanding the police department/city center facility ($40 million) and building a new community center plus expanding the ice center ($40 million). The city may also issue up to $80 million in bonds for these projects without triggering standard debt limits or requiring additional voter approval for the bonds. The tax would expire after 25 years or once project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first. This bill directly affects Coon Rapids residents through their local government's funding options for infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 3432 amends Minnesota law to create a new pathway for qualifying for resident tuition rates at public colleges and universities. It allows individuals who move to Minnesota specifically for employment to qualify if they accept a full-time job in the state before relocating and before applying for admission (or are spouses/dependents of such individuals). This new requirement adds to existing residency rules, which previously focused on high school attendance and graduation within Minnesota. The change takes effect for the fall 2027 academic term and applies to currently enrolled students, but does not refund past nonresident tuition payments.

Maddy summaryHF 2501 bans lead ammunition for hunting statewide and prohibits lead fishing tackle, directly affecting hunters, anglers, and fishing tackle manufacturers. The bill requires shooting ranges and grant-funded facilities to use only nontoxic ammunition, mandates educational programs about lead toxicity and alternatives for 4H shooting sports, and establishes a voucher program to provide affordable nontoxic ammunition to hunters. It includes civil penalties of $500 for first offenses and up to $5,000 for repeat violations of the hunting ammo ban. The law applies to state parks, scientific areas, and all public hunting grounds after an effective date specified in the bill.

Maddy summaryHF 2587 appropriates funds from state bonds to construct a new 50-bed psychiatric facility at the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center campus. The bill authorizes the sale of up to $[amount] in state bonds and directs the commissioner of administration to use the proceeds for predesign, design, and site preparation. This funding directly affects the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center by enabling the development of additional psychiatric care capacity. The legislation is a capital investment measure focused on physical infrastructure, not on patient care policies or staffing.

Maddy summaryHF 1766 appropriates $800,000 annually to the Minnesota Council on Economic Education to fund teacher training and classroom resources focused on economic and financial literacy. The bill directly supports K-12 teachers (especially those teaching grades 9-12 personal finance) by providing professional development, curricular materials, and direct student programs. It requires the Council to report annually on training participation, program content, and research results to the state education commissioner. This policy change aims to strengthen financial education standards across Minnesota public schools through targeted teacher support and measurable program evaluation.

Maddy summaryHF 1066 increases annual funding for soil and water conservation districts in Minnesota. It amends state law to raise the annual appropriation from $15 million (for 2023-2024) to $20 million starting in 2025, paid from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue. This funding directly supports local soil and water conservation districts that provide technical assistance and cost-share programs for landowners. The bill takes effect for payments made in 2025 and subsequent years.