Rep. Erin Koegel

Maddy summaryHF 974, the Equal Access to Broadband Act, updates Minnesota's broadband laws by defining key terms like "broadband" (meeting FCC standards for high-speed internet), "underserved areas" (lacking 100/20 Mbps wired service), and "broadband infrastructure." The bill requires broadband providers to coordinate with local governments when placing infrastructure in public rights-of-way, including notifying them before installation to minimize future disruptions. It preserves local governments' authority to require franchises from broadband providers, while excluding electric cooperatives and satellite-only providers from these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's regulations for securities broker-dealers and their agents, primarily affecting financial institutions and companies offering securities to investors in the state. It modifies filing requirements for federal covered securities, allowing state officials to request specific records from the Securities and Exchange Commission and establishing a one-year renewal process for notice filings. The legislation also clarifies penalties for non-compliance and authorizes administrative rulemaking to implement these changes. Additionally, it refines registration rules for small corporation offerings by defining eligibility criteria and disqualifying issuers with recent legal or regulatory violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's unclaimed property laws by creating a revised act that clarifies rules for how businesses and financial institutions must handle money and property left unclaimed by owners. It directly affects businesses, financial organizations, and other entities that hold or owe money to individuals, requiring them to report and turn over unclaimed assets to the state. The bill establishes clear definitions for key terms like "apparent owner" and "business association," authorizes the Commerce Department to create administrative rules, and provides funding for implementation. By replacing outdated statutes, the legislation aims to improve transparency and ensure unclaimed property is properly managed and returned to rightful owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program to provide social services and mental health support to victims of Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement operation. The program will fund organizations that help affected individuals with basic needs like housing, food, and employment assistance, as well as mental health care. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, tribal nations, and legal service providers, with priority given to areas most impacted by the operation. The bill appropriates unspecified funding from the state's general fund for one-time use through June 2029, requiring grantees to report on program participation and outcomes.

Maddy summaryHF 3739 names Minnesota's Trunk Highway 610 as the "Hortman Memorial Highway." This bill requires the state transportation commissioner to install signs identifying the highway by its new name, replacing or adding the name to existing route signage. It directly affects travelers on Highway 610 and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, which must implement the signage changes. The bill does not alter highway maintenance, funding, or traffic rules - only the official name displayed on signs. This is a commemorative naming bill with no substantive policy changes beyond signage.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes local authorities in Minnesota to use automated transit obstruction camera systems to enforce parking and stopping violations related to transit and bicycle lanes. It defines these camera systems as electronic devices that automatically capture images of vehicles parked or stopped in violation of transit regulations and establishes that such data will be governed by existing privacy and data practices. The legislation also creates a new penalty for violations and appropriates funds to support the implementation of these enforcement systems. Local governments must obtain consent from the state commissioner before using these cameras on state highways, and the bill clarifies that these systems are distinct from automated license plate readers used for other law enforcement purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's guaranteed issue protections for Medicare supplement policies, ensuring individuals can obtain coverage when their existing plans are involuntarily terminated or issued by insolvent insurers. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries who lose coverage due to plan termination, issuer insolvency, or other involuntary reasons, as well as those transitioning between different types of Medicare coverage. The key provision requires insurance companies to offer policies without denying coverage, charging higher premiums based on health status, or excluding preexisting conditions for eligible individuals who meet specific circumstances outlined in the law. This change strengthens consumer protections by clarifying when individuals qualify for guaranteed issuance and preventing discrimination during the enrollment process.

Maddy summaryHF 2381 establishes new rules for manufactured home parks in Minnesota. It requires park owners to charge uniform rent (with limited exceptions for lot size/location), caps late fees at 8% of rent, and prohibits fees based on family size, home size, or guests. The bill mandates itemized utility billing, requires safety inspections for hazardous trees within 14 days of notice, and requires 60 days' written notice for rent increases. These changes directly affect park residents and owners by standardizing fees, improving transparency, and enhancing safety protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school districts and charter schools in Minnesota to continue counting students in their enrollment numbers for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year if those students were enrolled before November 1, 2025, and have not yet transferred to another Minnesota school. The change applies retroactively starting November 1, 2025, and is intended to help districts maintain funding levels during periods when students may not be able to attend school due to circumstances like epidemics, weather, or other qualifying events. It also clarifies that employee strikes do not qualify as justifiable causes for keeping students counted in enrollment averages.

Maddy summaryHF 3706 modifies Minnesota's regulations for nondepository financial institutions, including residential mortgage originators and servicers. The bill updates definitions (like "consumer loan" and "finance charge") in statutes, adds mortgage companies to the scope of institutions regulated under Chapter 58, and repeals outdated sections (such as 56.08 and 332A.02). These changes streamline rules for mortgage lending and clarify regulatory requirements without creating new financial obligations. The bill directly affects nonbank lenders, mortgage companies, and related financial services providers operating under Minnesota law.