Maddy summaryHF 2 requires state agency employees to immediately report suspected fraud to law enforcement and legislative committee leaders when they have reason to believe fraud exists in agency programs. It mandates that all state agencies post current organizational charts online with contact details for leadership and division heads. The bill strengthens grant management by requiring agencies to conduct unannounced monitoring visits before final payments for grants over $50,000 (and annually for grants over $250,000), perform financial reconciliations prior to disbursement, and withhold funds from grantees failing to submit required progress reports. Violating these grant management requirements constitutes a misdemeanor under the bill.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryHF 14 proposed a temporary moratorium on most light rail transit project development spending by the Metropolitan Council in seven Minnesota counties (Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington). The bill prohibited funds for planning, design, environmental analysis, land acquisition, and construction of new light rail projects, but exempted the Southwest Light Rail (Green Line Extension) and prior contractor payments. The moratorium would have expired once the Green Line Extension began revenue operations. The bill was introduced, amended, and ultimately not passed by the legislature.
Maddy summaryHF 477 modifies how Minnesota allocates funds from the workforce development fund. It requires 25% of these funds for fiscal year 2026 and 50% for fiscal year 2027 to be directed toward performance-based grants under Minnesota Statutes §116J.8747. These grants are awarded to pass-through entities (like local workforce boards) that meet specific performance metrics. The bill directly affects organizations receiving workforce development grants and the state's budget allocation for these programs.
Maddy summaryHF 499 extends the validity period for temporary nursing permits in Minnesota from 60 to 90 days. It directly affects nurses applying for licensure by endorsement (from another state) or reregistration after completing a refresher course, who currently hold temporary permits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 148.212 by changing the permit duration in two specific scenarios: (1) for out-of-state licensed nurses awaiting board action, and (2) for nurses in structured refresher programs. This change provides a longer grace period for these applicants to secure full licensure without interruption. The bill makes a specific, concrete change to permit timelines with no additional provisions.
Maddy summaryHF 48 prohibits social media platforms with over 1 million global users from using algorithms that target children under 18 in Minnesota with personalized content based on engagement metrics (like time spent or clicks). It requires these platforms to obtain verifiable parental consent before minors under 18 can create new accounts. The law exempts parental control tools, educational content from schools/universities, and government content. Violations could result in $1,000 penalties per incident (capped at $100,000 annually), and the bill takes effect January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHF 655 amends Minnesota's child care licensing rules to allow family child care providers to exclude up to two of their own children when calculating licensed capacity. This directly affects home-based child care providers who operate from their residences. The bill requires the Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to update Minnesota Rules (part 9502.0365) to exclude the provider's own children from the capacity count. The change simplifies capacity calculations for these providers without requiring new licensing standards.
Maddy summaryHF 756 doubles Minnesota's dependent exemption for individual income tax, increasing the deduction from $4,250 to $10,400 per qualifying dependent. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who claim dependents (such as children or other qualifying relatives) on their state tax returns, reducing their taxable income. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 290.0121 to set the new exemption amount, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. Future inflation adjustments to this amount will continue to follow existing statutory procedures.
Maddy summaryHF 1127 exempts sales and use tax on construction materials purchased for the Maple Grove Community Center. It applies to materials bought between April 1, 2024, and June 1, 2029, covering construction, renovation, or remodeling of the facility. The tax is collected normally but then refunded through the same process used for other qualifying projects under Minnesota law. This directly benefits Maple Grove by reducing costs for the community center project. The exemption is retroactive to March 31, 2024.
Maddy summaryHF 752 allows Minnesota local governments (cities and counties) to prohibit the sale of cannabis products or operation of cannabis businesses within their jurisdictions, including restrictions within 1,000 feet of schools or 500 feet of daycares/residential facilities. It requires local governments to reimburse cannabis businesses for application fees if they fail to certify compliance with local zoning within 30 days of receiving an application. The bill also permits temporary "interim ordinances" during planning processes and sets a minimum of one cannabis business per 12,500 residents in counties with existing licenses. This directly affects cannabis businesses seeking licenses and local governments managing land use policies under Minnesota’s state-legal cannabis framework.
Maddy summaryHF 1104 modifies Minnesota's definition of "retail delivery" for tax purposes. It clarifies that retail delivery includes tangible goods sold in Minnesota (excluding diapers and cloth), but excludes in-store pickups or curbside delivery. The bill repeals an outdated definition of "clothing" from existing law, as it is no longer needed. These changes take effect July 1, 2025, and directly affect retailers shipping goods within Minnesota. The bill focuses on defining what triggers the retail delivery fee, not altering the fee amount itself.