Rep. Erin Koegel

Maddy summaryHF 1123 exempts sales and use tax on construction materials used for renovations at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. It directly affects contractors and subcontractors purchasing materials for airport infrastructure projects between July 2023 and December 2027. The bill requires the tax to be collected upfront but then fully refunded through the state's existing refund process. This applies retroactively to purchases made after June 30, 2023, and expires on January 1, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 155 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in building a new city hall in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. It exempts materials purchased between September 1, 2021, and March 31, 2024, from state sales and use tax, with the tax collected first and then refunded. The refund process requires claims to be filed by December 31, 2025, and funds for refunds are appropriated from the state general fund. This bill directly affects Columbia Heights by reducing costs for its new city hall construction project.

Maddy summaryHF 203 appropriates $12 million from state bond proceeds to fund a new public works facility, expanded recycling area, access road, and related infrastructure improvements in Columbia Heights. The funds will cover predesign, construction, property acquisition, and demolition for the city's project. The state will issue up to $12 million in bonds under Minnesota law to provide this funding. This bill directly affects Columbia Heights by enabling specific infrastructure upgrades through state financial support.

Maddy summaryHF 1023 allocates $153 million from Minnesota's general fund to the Department of Transportation for matching federal infrastructure grants under the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This one-time appropriation, available until June 30, 2029, enables Minnesota to access federal funding that requires a state contribution for transportation projects. The funds must be used in compliance with prior state law requirements (Laws 2023, chapter 68, article 4, section 111). This directly affects the state's ability to secure federal infrastructure grants for transportation initiatives.

Maddy summaryHF 677 provides a refundable exemption from Minnesota's sales and use tax for construction materials purchased between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025, specifically for a city hall facility in Spring Lake Park. The bill allows the city to pay the tax upfront and then receive a refund through the same process used for other eligible projects under state law. This directly affects Spring Lake Park's city government, which will save money on construction costs for its new or renovated city hall facility during the specified timeframe. The exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after December 31, 2023.

Maddy summaryHF 221 appropriates $6 million from state bonds to fund the planning and design of a road extension and bridge in Fridley over the BNSF Northtown Yard. The funds will support the City of Fridley in creating a connection between Main Street NE and East River Road, including necessary utility work. This state funding serves as a match to leverage approximately $24 million in federal funds for the full project. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover this appropriation under Minnesota's bond laws.

Maddy summaryHF 262 prohibits employers from paying people with disabilities less than the state minimum wage, effective August 1, 2025 for new hires and August 1, 2027 for all current employees, ending the use of federal or state special certificates that allow subminimum wages. It requires providers of home and community-based services to report data on individuals currently paid subminimum wages by August 1, 2027, including personal details and employment metrics. The bill appropriates $38,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $75,000 in fiscal year 2027 to enhance the MnCHOICES system with employment-related resources. These changes directly affect employers, service providers, and people with disabilities working in supported employment programs across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 222 allocates $3 million in state bond funds to the city of Hilltop for constructing a new tornado and emergency shelter, along with community facilities like city offices, council chambers, a community room, and a playground. The funding directly benefits Hilltop residents and the Hilltop Mobile Home Community by providing essential emergency infrastructure and public spaces. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $3 million under Minnesota's bonding laws to cover these construction costs, with the appropriation becoming effective after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new rules for ticket sales in Minnesota to increase transparency and prevent deceptive practices. It requires ticket sellers and online marketplaces to clearly display the total price, including all fees, and to provide buyers with proof of purchase and refund policies within 24 hours. The legislation also prohibits specific behaviors such as selling duplicate tickets, using unauthorized domain names, or bypassing online security measures to buy multiple tickets. The commissioner of commerce is given the authority to request data on how violations occur and to enforce these rules, with the law taking effect on January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a two-year pilot program in Minnesota to offer free public transit to high school and college students, their teachers, and staff, as well as attendees of specific professional and collegiate sports games. The Metropolitan Council would manage the initiative, providing free rides to students and staff who show valid ID cards and to event ticket holders for games involving teams that have signed separate funding agreements with the council. The legislation requires the council to submit a report by March 2026 detailing the program's results and includes a one-time appropriation from the state's general fund to cover the costs.