Rep. Erin Koegel

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Department of Transportation to track and report on pavement maintenance quality using a specific metric called the Asset Sustainability Ratio (ASR). The ASR is calculated by dividing "total mile years added" by "total system mileage," with targets set at 0.65 by 2027, 0.75 by 2029, and 0.85 by 2031 and beyond. The department must include these annual ASR results in its official transportation performance report. This directly affects the Minnesota Department of Transportation, mandating measurable goals for pavement maintenance rather than changing road construction methods.

Maddy summaryHF 3121 requires Minnesota’s transportation department to improve transparency and community involvement in trunk highway projects. It mandates community notifications before projects enter the state transportation program, including translated versions for areas with significant non-English speakers, and creates a public digital portal tracking project details. The bill establishes community advisory assemblies for affected projects, composed of local residents, businesses, nonprofits, and tribal representatives, to provide input on project design and environmental impacts. These requirements apply to major highway projects (e.g., construction, capacity changes) entering the program in fiscal year 2030 or later, directly affecting communities near highway developments. The law modifies reporting requirements to support these new engagement processes.

Maddy summaryHF 97 modifies coverage for chiropractic services under MinnesotaCare and medical assistance programs. It specifies that covered services - including spinal manipulation, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercises for spinal conditions - must be provided by a licensed professional using accepted standards. The bill limits non-x-ray services to one annual evaluation and 24 visits per year, requiring prior authorization for more visits. It also restricts x-ray coverage to full spine or specific spinal area exams necessary for diagnosing subluxation. The bill repeals the previous coverage description in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256L.03, subdivision 3b.

Maddy summaryHF 1633 allocates $12 million from bond proceeds for capital improvements to public water access points and boating facilities on Minnesota's public waters, and $17.8 million for capital upgrades to state fish hatcheries. The funds will be raised through state bonds sold by the commissioner of management and budget. Specifically, $3 million of the hatchery funding is designated for planning and building a new St. Paul hatchery replacement in the seven-county metro area, designed for research and education. The bill authorizes these appropriations and bond sales under existing state statutes and constitutional provisions.

Maddy summaryHF 3080 requires Minnesota's Department of Transportation to create and maintain an online portal displaying real-time information about trunk highway projects, including project locations, studies, and analysis activities through an interactive map. The portal must show projects in state transportation plans, such as the state transportation improvement program and ten-year capital highway investment plans. The bill modifies existing reporting requirements to include this portal data and appropriates funds to develop and maintain it. This law directly affects the Department of Transportation and increases public transparency around highway project development.

Maddy summaryHF 3032 creates a funding mechanism for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority tied to revenues from electronic pull-tabs (a form of charitable gambling). The bill requires the state commissioner to calculate each year whether current pull-tab revenue exceeds the 2024 base year amount, and if so, appropriates up to $20 million annually from the general fund for stadium improvements. This funding begins July 1, 2026, with the first calculation due March 15, 2026, and the maximum amount is adjusted annually based on specific formulas. The bill directly affects the Sports Facilities Authority by linking its funding to a specific revenue source from charitable gambling activities.

Maddy summaryHF 1520 modifies Minnesota's drivers' license application requirements by clarifying acceptable documents for proving identity, date of birth, and name changes. It specifies that applicants may use REAL ID-compliant licenses, U.S. passports, birth certificates, immigration documents (like permanent resident cards or naturalization certificates), or court-issued marriage/divorce records. The bill also adds that documents for name changes must be certified copies of marriage certificates, court orders, or divorce decrees. These changes directly affect individuals applying for or renewing a Minnesota driver's license or ID card. The bill does not create new penalties or alter existing license revocation rules.

Maddy summaryHF 2847 establishes a statewide clean transportation standard requiring fuel providers in Minnesota to meet annual carbon intensity targets for transportation fuels. It creates a credit system where providers exceeding the standard earn credits (for lower emissions), while those falling short face deficits (requiring fees or credit purchases). The Department of Transportation will implement the program, requiring fuel providers to report emissions data using standardized calculations and enforce penalties for noncompliance. This directly affects companies supplying gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuels in Minnesota, mandating annual reductions in carbon intensity across all transportation fuel pathways.

Maddy summaryHF 2848 modifies reporting requirements for local transportation funds in Minnesota. It requires counties and other local transportation authorities to submit detailed annual financial reports by March 1, including five years of actual spending data, ten years of spending projections, and how funds were used across categories like highways, transit, and active transportation. The commissioner must compile these reports into a consolidated annual report for legislative committees. Counties failing to submit required reports face a 25% withholding of their apportioned transportation funds until they comply. This bill directly affects local governments managing state transportation funds.

Maddy summaryHF 1007 appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's general fund for the World Junior Hockey Championships hosted in Minnesota during December 2025 and January 2026. The funds, available until June 2027, are directed to Minnesota Sports and Events through Explore Minnesota to cover event-related costs. This bill provides specific financial support for the tournament's operational expenses. It directly affects the state's tourism organization and the event organizer, Minnesota Sports and Events. The legislation is a straightforward funding measure with no additional policy provisions.