Rep. Kristin Bahner

Maddy summaryHF 1429 amends Minnesota law to allow emergency medical services (EMS) overdose data to be shared with the ODMAP system. Specifically, it permits the health director to share incident-level location data with ODMAP, a tool that securely maps near real-time overdose locations and reports. This enables public health and safety officials to monitor overdose trends and allocate resources like treatment programs or prevention services more effectively. The bill directly affects EMS providers and state health agencies handling overdose data, while maintaining privacy protections under Minnesota's data practices law.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $53.165 million for the Minnesota Attorney General’s office in fiscal year 2026 and $52.225 million in 2027 to fund consumer protection work. It establishes a **Consumer Protection Restitution Account** for undistributed funds from consumer enforcement cases, modifies the **Consumer Litigation Account** (capping its balance at $2 million), and creates a **Proceeds of Litigation or Settlement Account** to track recovered funds. The bill requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report by October 15 detailing account balances, disbursements, and recommendations for adjustments. These changes directly affect how the Attorney General’s office manages and reports consumer protection funds, ensuring transparency and proper handling of restitution for harmed consumers.

Maddy summaryHF 2474 modifies Minnesota's absentee voting rules to clarify administrative responsibilities and enhance ballot processing procedures. It requires city or town clerks to obtain county auditor approval or provide written notice before administering absentee voting, and mandates they have technical capacity to access the statewide voter registration system after receiving state-approved training. The bill also adds specific counting checks during ballot processing: election workers must verify envelope and ballot counts at multiple stages and document discrepancies in an incident log. These changes directly affect local election officials (city clerks and county auditors) and apply to absentee voting procedures for all Minnesota elections held 85 days after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHF 2690 modifies Minnesota's medical assistance dental coverage by requiring the state commissioner to contract with a dedicated dental administrator starting January 1, 2026, if current managed care and county plans fail to meet performance benchmarks for dental access in 2024. This administrator will handle provider networks, claims processing, and ensure recipients have choice of dental providers meeting state payment rates, with a specific requirement that at least 55% of continuously enrolled medical assistance or MinnesotaCare recipients receive a dental visit by 2029. The bill also establishes a Health Services Advisory Council with a dental subcouncil to advise on evidence-based dental policies, coverage, and delivery models. These changes directly affect medical assistance and MinnesotaCare recipients (including low-income populations), dental providers, and managed care plans.

Maddy summaryHF 2618 requires Minnesota condo associations and homeowners associations (HOAs) to provide plain-language explanations of governing laws to unit owners upon request. The bill mandates that board members review these explanations when elected and share them with owners seeking help understanding their rights or responsibilities. It appropriates funding to create a statewide guide explaining laws governing common interest communities, including key provisions in Minnesota Statutes sections 515B.4-102, 515B.4-1021, and 515B.4-107. The requirements become effective August 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1029 requires Minnesota's health commissioner to add metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) testing to the official list of required medical tests for detecting heritable or congenital disorders. The bill mandates periodic updates to this test list to reflect medical advancements, new testing methods, and factors like test accuracy, treatability of conditions, and disorder severity. This directly affects healthcare providers and patients in Minnesota who rely on these screenings for early detection. The commissioner must follow specific criteria when revising the list, including input from an advisory committee, but revisions are exempt from standard rulemaking procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 683 allows Minnesota cities and counties to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV) for local elections, such as mayoral or city council races. It establishes rules for how RCV would work, including counting votes by voter preferences and reallocating votes when candidates are eliminated. The bill permits local jurisdictions to use electronic voting systems that automatically handle vote reallocation, and it appropriates funds for implementation. This bill directly affects local governments choosing to implement RCV and voters in those jurisdictions participating in local elections. It does not change state or federal election rules.

Maddy summaryHF 2737 appropriates funds from the state general fund to support Minnesota's Hunger-Free Campus grant program. The bill allocates unspecified amounts for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Office of Higher Education commissioner. This funding directly supports Minnesota colleges and universities participating in the program, which provides grants to help campuses address student hunger through initiatives like food pantries and meal programs. The program operates under Minnesota Statutes section 135A.137.

Maddy summaryHF 2707 appropriates $11.125 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support sexually exploited youth or youth at risk of sexual exploitation under Minnesota Statutes §256K.47. At least $9 million annually must fund street outreach, emergency shelter, regional navigators, and housing services for these youth. The bill directly affects vulnerable youth in Minnesota by providing dedicated funding for critical safe harbor resources and housing support. It establishes concrete funding mechanisms without altering existing statutes or creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the spending cap for certain charitable gambling activities in Minnesota. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 349.12, subdivision 25, to allow charitable organizations (like nonprofits running bingo or raffles) to spend more on approved "lawful purposes" such as community programs, veterans support, educational initiatives, and youth recreational activities. The change specifically modifies the existing cap on these expenditures without altering the list of permitted uses. This affects organizations operating charitable gambling events that must comply with state regulations.