Rep. Kristin Robbins

Maddy summaryHF 750 expands automatic driver's license suspensions to apply whenever a peace officer believes someone committed criminal vehicular homicide (vehicular manslaughter) or criminal vehicular operation (dangerous driving causing injury). It requires all peace officers to report such cases to the commissioner of public safety, rather than just certain types of cases under current law. The bill amends Minnesota statutes to trigger suspension based on an officer's probable cause determination, not just after a conviction. This change takes effect August 1, 2025, directly affecting drivers in these specific criminal cases.

Maddy summaryHF 3043 creates a new criminal offense for "illegal remuneration" involving federal health care programs (like Medicare/Medicaid), behavioral health services under Chapter 254B, and family programs under Chapter 142E. It prohibits healthcare providers, social service organizations, and others from intentionally offering or accepting money, goods, services, or other value in exchange for referrals, purchases, or recommendations related to these programs. The law also targets improper conduct in grant applications, such as offering inducements to influence grant awards or providing false information. Violations are punishable as crimes under Minnesota Statutes, with sentencing details outlined in the bill.

Maddy summaryHF 2891 requires state employees who handle grants management duties - such as awarding, monitoring, or closing grants - to complete training and obtain certification from the commissioner. This applies to all employees overseeing grant processes (e.g., reviewing applications, monitoring compliance, or distributing funds) across Minnesota’s executive agencies. Granting agencies must only assign these responsibilities to certified employees, with a temporary 30-day exception allowed if no certified staff are available. The commissioner also maintains a public list of grantees convicted of fund misuse, suspended, or repeatedly failing grant terms. The bill aims to standardize grant oversight through mandatory certification and transparency.

Maddy summaryHF 341 amends Minnesota Statutes section 171.24 to establish minimum fines and enhance penalties for repeat driving without a valid license. It specifically targets individuals convicted of driving while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled who: (1) cause injury or death in a collision, or (2) have prior convictions for similar offenses within 10 years. The bill sets a minimum fine amount for these repeat violations, raising them to gross misdemeanor level when the specified conditions are met. This directly affects drivers with repeated license violations who operate vehicles without authorization. The changes apply to offenses under existing statutes related to license suspension, revocation, or disqualification.

Maddy summaryHF 19 establishes education savings accounts (ESAs) for Minnesota students from low-income households, defined as families earning no more than four times the income threshold for free school meals. The bill allows parents to use state funds to pay for qualifying education expenses - including tuition at eligible nonpublic schools, tutoring, approved curriculum, and school supplies - at participating schools or providers. Participation is capped at 5% of public school enrollment in the first year, increasing by 3% annually, with priority given to kindergarten students and those who attended public school full-time the prior year. The program directly affects eligible students (ages 18 and under) and their families, with funds restricted to approved educational services and materials.

Maddy summaryHF 2371 requires healthcare providers to obtain written, informed consent before performing pelvic, breast, urogenital, or rectal examinations on patients who are anesthetized or unconscious. This applies to most situations, with limited exceptions for emergencies, exams within a previously consented-to procedure, or court-ordered evidence collection. Violating this requirement is a gross misdemeanor and may lead to disciplinary action by the provider's licensing board. The law takes effect August 1, 2025, directly affecting patients under anesthesia/unconsciousness and healthcare professionals performing such exams.

Maddy summaryHF 2951 appropriates $12.3 million from state bond proceeds to fund safety and capacity improvements at the interchange between U.S. Highway 169 and Hennepin County State-Aid Highway 130 in Maple Grove. The funds cover predesign, land acquisition, engineering, and construction without requiring local matching funds. The state will issue up to $12.3 million in bonds, with proceeds deposited into the trunk highway fund to pay for the project. This bill directly affects Maple Grove residents and commuters using this specific interchange by addressing safety and traffic flow.

Maddy summaryHF 1847 appropriates $1.2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem. The funds must support STEM learning opportunities and workforce development in science and technology fields across the state. The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem can award subgrants to programs that align with statewide STEM initiatives to ensure coordinated efforts. This bill directly affects STEM education programs and workforce development organizations receiving these grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota law to clarify and limit optometrists' authority to prescribe or administer certain drugs. It specifically sets new time limits: oral antivirals may not be prescribed for more than 10 days, oral steroids for more than 14 days (requiring physician consultation), and oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for more than seven days. These changes apply directly to licensed optometrists in Minnesota who prescribe medications for eye conditions under the Board of Optometry's rules. The bill maintains existing restrictions on intravenous injections, invasive surgery, and Schedule II/III oral drugs.

Maddy summaryHF 2790 eliminates a requirement in Minnesota's state budget forecasting process that previously mandated the state to exclude inflation from expenditure estimates. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes section 16A.103 to remove the provision stating that "expenditure estimates must not include an allowance for inflation." The bill directly affects the state commissioner of finance, who must now prepare budget forecasts without needing to formally exclude inflation adjustments. This change simplifies the forecasting process by removing a specific inflation accounting rule, though it does not alter how inflation is otherwise considered in budget planning. The bill takes effect upon final enactment.