Rep. Kari Rehrauer

Maddy summaryHF 1516 appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's general fund for a one-time grant to an organization developing a support program specifically for Black veterans. The program must provide services including mental health care ($1.5M), job training ($1M), homeownership assistance ($700K), educational support ($500K), and administrative outreach ($1M). This bill directly affects Black veterans in Minnesota by creating targeted access to these specific support services through a state-funded grant. The commissioner of veterans affairs is required to award the grant to an eligible organization to operate the program. The funding is allocated for fiscal year 2026 only.

Maddy summaryHF 2362 appropriates $3 million for fiscal year 2026 and $3 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families. This funding is designated for existing youth intervention programs under Minnesota Statutes section 142A.43. The bill adds these amounts to the base funding for these programs, providing ongoing support. It directly affects state-administered youth intervention services by increasing their available resources.

Maddy summaryHF 2340 appropriates $240 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants for replacing lead service lines. This funding, administered by the Public Facilities Authority, directly supports municipal water systems and homeowners with lead pipes. The one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2033, to cover the costs of replacing these hazardous infrastructure components. The bill enables local governments to access state funds for this specific public health improvement project.

Maddy summaryHF 2964 modifies Minnesota's requirements for manufactured home park owners who receive unsolicited offers to sell their park. It specifies that park owners must mail a notice to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) and all residents, including details about the offer's price range, terms, and a way for resident representatives or nonprofits to submit counteroffers. The bill clarifies park owners aren't obligated to sell to residents or nonprofits and can pursue other buyers without delay. The MHFA must distribute the notice to registered resident representatives and nonprofits within five days and make their contact information publicly available. This bill directly affects manufactured home park owners and residents in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 2966 requires landlords in Minnesota to register basic information about their rental properties - including owner names, addresses, rental rates, and license details - into a free, publicly searchable statewide database. Landlords must submit this information before renting a unit or within 60 days of renting, and update it annually. Tenants who cannot find a landlord in the database can report it, triggering a 61-day notice period before tenants may sue for up to $5,000 in penalties for repeated violations. The bill directly affects all landlords renting residential properties in Minnesota and provides tenants with legal remedies for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryHF 2925 allocates $40 million from the general fund for one-time improvements to Minnesota's Social Services Information System (SSIS), specifically for modernizing or replacing the system. The funding must be used to develop a collaborative modernization plan with counties and Tribal Nations that use SSIS, directly impacting child welfare casework. The bill restricts the funds exclusively to SSIS improvements, prohibiting use for other Department of Human Services or Children, Youth, and Families systems. This appropriation affects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, local counties, and Tribal Nations operating within the SSIS framework.

Maddy summaryHF 2297 establishes special license plates for vehicles owned by Minnesotans who support solar pollinator habitats, requiring a $60 annual contribution to a pollinator fund. It also adds agrivoltaic solar sites - those integrated with farming practices like crop production or pollinator habitats - to eligibility for solar site management programs under state law. Owners of such sites must submit management plans for agency review. The special plates become available January 1, 2026, while the agrivoltaics provisions take effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 2018 requires Minnesota municipalities to permit multifamily residential developments (buildings with 13+ units or mixed-use buildings with ≥50% residential space) in zoning districts that allow commercial uses, effective until December 31, 2029. It limits local governments' ability to block such projects through comprehensive plan amendments or zoning changes, mandating approval under defined conditions. Municipalities must still enforce standards for public health, safety, infrastructure, and existing environmental protections (e.g., floodplains). The bill directly affects local zoning decisions, developers seeking to build apartment complexes, and residents in communities with commercial zoning. It does not override state/federal prohibitions or require affordable housing in all projects.

Maddy summaryHF 3007 establishes a preapplication evaluation process for projects requiring large water use (over 100 million gallons per year or 250,000 gallons per day), requiring applicants to consult with the state commissioner early in development and share details about water use, location, and source. The commissioner evaluates water availability at potential sites and responds in writing, with early communications kept confidential until a formal permit application is submitted. The bill also adds requirements for water permits to promote conservation and address conflicts, and mandates environmental impact statements for data centers expanding by 100 megawatts or more.

Maddy summaryHF 2881 appropriates $4.9 million from the general fund for the Human Trafficking Investigators Task Force for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with the same amount continuing annually thereafter. This funding directly supports the task force's operations, enabling it to investigate and combat human trafficking within Minnesota. The bill provides specific, concrete financial resources without altering existing laws or creating new obligations.