Rep. Brion Curran

Maddy summaryHF 51 authorizes Minnesota school districts to use state education funds for roof repairs and replacements costing $100,000 or more per site as part of the long-term facilities maintenance program. School districts must develop a ten-year facility plan that includes a roof maintenance schedule, health and safety measures (like indoor air quality management), and provisions for gender-neutral restrooms at each school. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly include roof projects in eligible uses of the funding, effective for fiscal year 2027 and later. This legislation expands the types of maintenance projects that can be funded under the existing education finance program without changing the overall funding formula.

Maddy summaryHF 2523 appropriates $9 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants to community-based HIV/AIDS support services providers in Minnesota. This funding, available until June 30, 2027, directly supports organizations offering critical services to people living with HIV/AIDS. The bill establishes a base appropriation of $9 million for fiscal year 2028, ensuring ongoing funding for these services. It does not change eligibility or service requirements but provides dedicated state funding for existing community support programs.

Maddy summaryHF 2554 designates a specific bridge on Burnsville Parkway over Interstate Highway 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, as the "Elmstrand * Finseth * Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge." The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 161.14 to formally name the structure and requires the transportation commissioner to adopt appropriate signage for it. This is a commemorative measure naming a physical location, not a policy change affecting residents or creating new laws. The bridge itself is the direct subject of the designation, with no broader legislative impact beyond the memorial name and signage.

Maddy summaryHF 1373 appropriates $42,997,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $54,675,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the State Board of Civil Legal Aid. This funding will be distributed to civil legal aid programs across Minnesota, as required by Minnesota Statutes section 480.242. The bill establishes a base funding level of $68,512,000 for fiscal year 2028 and $84,498,000 for fiscal year 2029. The bill directly affects nonprofit legal aid organizations serving low-income Minnesotans by providing guaranteed state funding.

Maddy summaryHF 2300 modifies court procedures in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It clarifies where court documents must be filed for cases tried in Virginia and Hibbing (requiring filings at local court administrator offices rather than the county seat), adds plain-language notice requirements for child support orders, and updates conservatorship reporting rules to include contact information. The bill directly affects courts, legal professionals, and individuals involved in family law or conservatorship cases within St. Louis County. These changes aim to streamline administrative processes and improve clarity for court documents. The bill does not appropriate new funds but adjusts existing procedural requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota law to clarify and restrict optometrists' authority to prescribe or administer certain medications for eye conditions. It specifically prohibits optometrists from administering drugs via IV, IM, or injection (except for anaphylaxis treatment or specific eye injections), performing invasive surgery (including laser procedures), or prescribing Schedule II/III oral drugs. The bill also sets strict time limits: oral antivirals cannot exceed 10 days, steroids require physician consultation after 14 days, and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors are limited to 7 days. These changes directly affect licensed optometrists in Minnesota who provide medical eye care.

Maddy summaryHF 2764 requires Minnesota public schools (including charter schools participating in the National School Lunch Program) to offer at least one plant-based meal option daily starting with the 2026-2027 school year. A "plant-based meal" is defined as one without any animal products (meat, dairy, eggs, fish), and schools must provide this option within four weeks of a student's written request. Schools must also make the request process clear to students and parents, comply with federal nutrition standards, and report annually on implementation to the Department of Education. The bill applies to all public schools serving lunches through the National School Lunch Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's corrections and community supervision policies. It clarifies annual reporting requirements for the commissioner of corrections to the legislature (Section 2), exempts federal law enforcement agents transporting individuals from the definition of "protective agent" (Section 1), and repeals obsolete civil commitment laws for incarcerated individuals with mental illness (referenced in Section 1). The bill also references modifying a cultural program for American Indian incarcerated individuals, but the provided text does not detail this specific change. The bill affects correctional agencies, community supervision programs, and federal law enforcement agents operating in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 667 clarifies when Minnesota's medical assistance program must cover prescription drug costs for individuals with commercial insurance. It requires coverage of copays/coinsurance for drugs approved by a commercial insurer, even if the quantity exceeds a 34-day supply or the drug isn't on the insurer's preferred list, without needing prior approval from the commissioner. This applies specifically when the commercial insurance coverage is deemed "cost-effective" by the commissioner. The bill removes administrative barriers for providers and beneficiaries in these scenarios, streamlining access to covered medications.

Maddy summaryHF 2296 clarifies that Minnesota landlords cannot disclose a tenant's status as a victim of violence, relocation address, or other sensitive information provided in tenant notices or qualifying documents. Landlords must keep this information private and cannot share it through shared databases or with third parties, except in limited legal situations like court proceedings with the tenant's consent. Violating this rule subjects landlords to $2,000 in statutory damages plus legal fees for the tenant. The law directly protects tenants who are victims of violence from potential harm or discrimination due to unauthorized disclosure. It becomes effective immediately upon enactment.