Rep. Kari Rehrauer

Maddy summaryHF 1997 appropriates $25,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $25,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide a grant to Fishing with Vets, a nonprofit organization. The grant funds guided fishing trips for veterans across Minnesota, directly benefiting veterans seeking recreational therapy. The bill requires the commissioner of veterans affairs to submit annual reports by January 15 detailing how the grant money was spent, including any administrative costs, to legislative committees and the Legislative Reference Library. Fishing with Vets must provide necessary information to support these reports.

Maddy summaryHF 840 removes burial fees at Minnesota state veterans cemeteries for spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 197.236, subdivision 9, to eliminate the requirement for fees on these family members, ensuring they can be buried without cost. This directly affects spouses and dependents of veterans who qualify for state veterans cemetery benefits under current law. The change applies to all eligible veterans' families, not just those who are indigent, and updates the fee schedule provisions to reflect this policy shift.

Maddy summaryHF 2055 allows the city of St. Paul to issue on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses to the Science Museum of Minnesota (at 120 West Kellogg Boulevard) and the Union Depot (at 214 Fourth Street East), removing standard zoning restrictions and distance requirements from schools or churches. The bill amends Minnesota law to specifically authorize these venues to sell alcohol daily on their premises. This change directly affects the two organizations by enabling them to serve alcoholic beverages during regular operations. The policy modifies existing liquor licensing rules to grant these specific exemptions without altering broader state alcohol regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 2043 appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for a three-year student attendance marketing campaign. The campaign must raise awareness about attendance importance and absenteeism consequences, address barriers to school attendance, and be inclusive for all public school students. The Department must issue a request for proposals, award contracts to organizations with proven outreach capacity, and require post-campaign reports detailing goals, strategies, outcomes, and fund usage. This one-time funding is available only for fiscal year 2026 and expires June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 999 appropriates $100 million to the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC) to administer a down payment assistance program for first-generation homebuyers. The program assists households where at least one adult never owned a home or lost one to foreclosure, with income at or below 100% of the area median income. It provides a no-interest loan covering up to 10% of a home's purchase price (capped at $32,000 initially), forgiven 20% annually over five years, usable for down payments or closing costs with a qualifying mortgage. MMCDC must report annually on program usage, demographics, and outcomes to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 2019 appropriates specific annual funds to support affordable housing assistance in Minnesota. It allocates $6.8 million yearly to counties, $2 million to tier I cities, and $1.2 million to eligible Tribal Nations from the general fund for housing aid payments. The bill also includes additional funding for fiscal years 2024-2025 ($8.5M for counties, $2.5M for cities, $1.5M for Tribal Nations) and 2026-2027 ($17M for counties, $5M for cities, $3M for Tribal Nations). These funds are intended to support existing housing assistance programs, with payments effective for housing aids payable in 2025 and 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1469 allocates $850,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $850,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide job skills training for individuals recently released from prison after a felony conviction (within 12 months of release). The funds are directed to Better Futures Minnesota, which must deliver the training and report annually on program outcomes. Required reports must include data on participant numbers, employment status, homelessness, recidivism, child support compliance, and specific job skills training provided. The bill directly affects formerly incarcerated Minnesotans with felony convictions and the state agency managing workforce development funds.

Maddy summaryHF 2032 establishes mental health case management and community support services specifically for adults with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). It directly affects individuals meeting defined C-PTSD criteria, including significant PTSD symptoms interfering with daily life due to intergenerational, racial, or historical trauma, plus documentation from a mental health professional. The bill requires providers of emergency, outpatient, or residential mental health services to refer eligible clients to case management upon consent, documenting these referrals. Key provisions include mandating culturally sensitive assessments and written professional opinions verifying eligibility and the need for ongoing support to prevent worsening symptoms.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of health. The funds are designated for distribution to organizations providing sexual and reproductive health services under Minnesota Statutes section 145.925. It directly affects community health providers and clinics that offer these services by providing dedicated state funding. The bill makes no changes to existing services or eligibility but allocates specific funding amounts for two consecutive fiscal years.

Maddy summaryHF 1439 appropriates $750,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation. The funds support the "Carts to Careers" initiative, which provides job skills training, outreach, and scholarships for students pursuing careers in the food retail industry. The program aims to strengthen the workforce pipeline in Minnesota's food sector by covering training, certifications, and related development costs. This one-time appropriation directly benefits food industry workers and students seeking careers in grocery retail.