Rep. Kristin Robbins

Maddy summaryHF 757 requires health insurance companies in Minnesota to disclose in their summary of benefits whether patient assistance program funds (like those from drug manufacturers) were used to satisfy a patient's health plan deductible. This applies to all health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The bill mandates a clear statement in plan documents to help people understand how much they actually owe after assistance is applied. It directly affects health insurance companies and their enrollees by increasing transparency about deductible payments. The disclosure must be included in standard benefit summaries provided to plan members.

Maddy summaryHF 758 modifies Minnesota's definition of "employee" for earned sick and safe time law. It adds a specific exclusion for farm workers employed by a farmer, family farm, or family farm corporation who work 28 days or less each year. This change directly affects seasonal farm workers with very limited annual employment, excluding them from the law's coverage. The bill clarifies that these workers are not considered "employees" under Minnesota Statutes section 181.9445, meaning they would not qualify for earned sick and safe time benefits under current law.

Maddy summaryHF 699 establishes a legal limit on Minnesota's state debt by capping annual debt payments. It requires the state commissioner to calculate two specific limits: total debt payments must not exceed 3% of estimated general fund revenue, and payments for certain debt types (like appropriation bonds) must not exceed 0.6% of that revenue. These limits, calculated annually in February and November forecasts starting July 2025, directly affect how much new debt the state can issue without exceeding the thresholds. The bill does not change existing debt authorization but provides a framework for managing future borrowing.

Maddy summaryHF 173 modifies Minnesota's research credit for income and corporate franchise tax by adding an "alternative simplified credit election." This allows eligible corporations, partnerships, or other taxpayers to calculate their base amount for the credit using 50% of their average qualified Minnesota research expenses from the prior three years, instead of the standard method based on federal definitions. The change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, and affects businesses conducting research within Minnesota that qualify for the credit. The bill does not alter the credit rate or expand eligibility, only offering an alternative calculation method for existing credit participants.

Maddy summaryHF 257 establishes a formal review process for individuals denied or having reduced access to long-term services and supports in Minnesota. It requires lead agencies (like human services departments) to provide a 10-day notice before denying eligibility for services such as home care, personal assistance, or community support programs, and to allow individuals or their representatives 10 days to respond. During the review, agencies must hold an interactive meeting within 5 days of a request, continue services until the decision is finalized, and provide clear written notice explaining the outcome. This bill directly affects Minnesotans relying on state-funded long-term care services who face eligibility denials. It does not change existing appeal rights under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 219 modifies an existing state appropriation to provide $6 million for the city of Maple Grove to plan, design, and construct an expansion and renovation of its Community Center. The bill directly affects Maple Grove by redirecting funds previously allocated under Laws 2023, chapter 71, to specifically support this community center project. It amends the 2023 law to adjust the funding allocation for the city's community center construction needs. The key provision is the reallocation of $6 million for predesign, design, and construction work on the center's expansion. This is a funding bill with no new policy requirements beyond the specified appropriation.

Maddy summaryHF 160 amends Minnesota's tax increment financing rules to authorize special provisions for the city of Maple Grove. It creates a defined "soil deficiency district" within a specific project area in Maple Grove where soil conditions (like peat, poor terrain, or landfills) require significant preparation before commercial development can occur. The bill requires that at least 80% of the project area's acreage (excluding roads) must meet these soil conditions, and the cost of preparation must exceed the land's fair market value before work begins. This allows Maple Grove to use tax increment financing to fund necessary soil work, directly affecting property owners and developers in the designated area.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows motorcycle riders in Minnesota to install white ground lights underneath their bikes to improve visibility at night. The law permits these lights only if they are hidden from other drivers and project a steady beam no wider than six feet directly onto the road surface. By adding this new provision to existing traffic statutes, the legislation creates a specific exception to rules that typically restrict motorcycle lighting equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires voters in Minnesota to present a government-issued photo identification card to register to vote and to cast a ballot in person. To support this requirement, the legislation creates a new state voter identification card and mandates that counties waive fees for certified vital records, such as birth certificates, when those documents are needed to obtain the ID. The bill also establishes a process for provisional ballots for voters who cannot produce the required ID on election day and directs the state to report on the number of records issued and the funds appropriated for this program.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Bail Abatement Nonprofit Exclusion (BANE) Act to prohibit nonprofit organizations from using their funds to pay bail on behalf of individuals arrested. Under the new law, nonprofits are barred from organizing or registering specifically to make payments to courts to satisfy bail conditions. The measure directly affects charitable groups and other nonprofit entities by restricting their ability to engage in bail-related financial activities.