Rep. Kristin Bahner

Maddy summaryHF 2357 modifies how Minnesota allocates funds for the "Corridors of Commerce" transportation program. It sets specific minimum and maximum percentage ranges for distributing funds across three regional categories: at least 25-27.5% for projects near I-494/I-694 (Metro), 35-37.5% for projects in the broader metro area (Metro Connectors), and 35-40% for other regional projects (Regional Centers). The bill requires the program commissioner to calculate these allocations using funds from the current and prior two project selection rounds. This applies to all future funding rounds starting the day after the bill becomes law, and also mandates adjusting remaining 2022-2023 funds to meet these regional targets. The bill directly affects how transportation infrastructure projects are funded across Minnesota's regions.

Maddy summaryHF 2364 establishes "Donate Life" special license plates in Minnesota. Vehicle owners who pay a $25 annual contribution to the organ and tissue donation account (in addition to standard plate fees) can obtain these plates, which must display a standard donation logo and "Donate Life" inscription. Funds collected through this contribution are deposited into a dedicated account and used to cover administrative costs, with remaining funds distributed to LifeSource, a nonprofit focused on organ donation activities like registry maintenance and public education. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, for new plates issued on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 2232 changes Minnesota's state contract rules to protect the state from unfair terms and support small businesses. The bill bans contract clauses requiring the state to pay for others' mistakes, allowing contractors to unilaterally change terms, or mandating arbitration. It also creates new opportunities: small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas and veteran-owned small businesses can receive up to a 12% preference in state contracts, and the state can award contracts directly to small businesses without competitive bidding up to $100,000. Additionally, prime contractors must subcontract portions of contracts to small businesses, with financial incentives for meeting goals and penalties for failing to do so.

Maddy summaryHF 306 appropriates $1.392 million from state transportation bond funds to improve Greenfield Road in the city of Greenfield. The funding covers designing, engineering, constructing, and reconstructing Greenfield Road as a paved road from U.S. Highway 55 to County State-Aid Highway 10 (Woodland Trail), including stormwater upgrades. The state will issue bonds to cover this cost, with proceeds credited back to the transportation fund. The city of Greenfield is the direct beneficiary, and the bill specifies no local matching funds are required.

Maddy summaryHF 1430 requires property sellers in Minnesota to provide written disclosure about wells on the property before sale, including location details if known. Sellers must submit a "well disclosure certificate" to the Department of Health at closing, containing buyer information and well locations, along with a $50 nonrefundable fee. The certificate number must appear on the property deed, and records are kept for six years. This applies to most residential property sales but excludes mineral interest transfers and individual condominium units. The requirement expires July 31, 2028, unless extended by the commissioner.

Maddy summaryHF 89 amends Minnesota Statutes section 147A.02 to modify requirements for physician assistant collaborative agreements. Currently, the law requires physician assistants to complete 2,080 hours of practice under a collaborative agreement in a hospital or integrated clinical setting, with specific conditions like shared patient care experience between the PA and collaborating physician. This bill changes those requirements, though the exact modifications are not detailed in the provided text. The bill directly affects physician assistants and the physicians they collaborate with in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 953 requires all licensed Minnesota hospitals and birth centers to provide new parents with written materials before a baby's discharge. These materials, developed and approved by the state health commissioner, teach parents how to recognize signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected abuse. The bill directly affects hospitals/birth centers (via mandatory education) and new parents (as recipients of the materials). It focuses on concrete policy changes: standardized, commissioner-approved resources for early intervention, not on outcomes or advocacy.

Maddy summaryHF 1789 appropriates $3 million from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for the Hindu Society of Minnesota to conduct preliminary planning ("predesign") for a cultural, arts, and education center in Maple Grove. The funding is designated for fiscal year 2026 and directly supports the Hindu Society of Minnesota in developing plans for their proposed facility. This bill provides concrete financial support for the initial planning phase of a community center focused on cultural preservation and education. The legislation does not fund construction or ongoing operations, only the predesign work.

Maddy summaryHF 981 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health. This funding is directed to the nonprofit organization "Change the Outcome" to implement opioid prevention and education programs. The bill requires these programs to provide data-driven school and community education on opioid dangers, prevention strategies, overdose recognition, emerging drug trends (like fentanyl and xylazine), and access to substance use disorder support resources. The primary beneficiaries are Minnesota middle and high school students, communities, and individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Maddy summaryHF 1647 grants licensed health care providers in Minnesota immunity from criminal liability when delivering health treatment and services within their professional scope and state law. This applies to harm alleged to arise from their actions during treatment, directly affecting doctors, nurses, and other licensed providers. The bill explicitly excludes immunity for cases involving gross negligence, intentional misconduct, or malicious acts. It does not change civil liability or existing legal defenses for providers. The law modifies Minnesota Statutes chapter 145 to establish this immunity.