Maddy summaryHF 1769 establishes a new funding formula for community supervision services in Minnesota, directly affecting counties, Tribal Nations, and non-CCA jurisdictions (those not part of the Correctional Services Agreement). It provides a base $150,000 per jurisdiction plus funding calculated using a daily rate: $5.62 per person for felony cases and $2.81 for misdemeanors/juvenile cases, based on three-year average population data from annual probation reports. The bill appropriates $12.66 million in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to fully cover this formula, including $250,000 annually for Tribal Nations to purchase probation services. The formula adjusts funding if appropriations differ from calculated needs and expires for certain provisions on June 30, 2029.
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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 summaryHF 1821 appropriates $ for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's general fund to provide supplemental security grants to nonprofits. It directly affects nonprofits that have already received federal grant approval through the Emergency Management Agency's nonprofit security program, allowing them to access state funds without submitting new applications. The bill limits total funding per nonprofit to $75,000 across both federal and state programs, with grants awarded based on the federal program's ranking order. This ensures nonprofits can cover security costs without extra paperwork, using funds already allocated by the federal government.
Maddy summaryHF 679 increases funding for Minnesota's Innovative Service-Learning Grants program. The bill raises the maximum grant award amounts for partnerships between schools (including districts, charter schools, and tribal schools) and community organizations. These grants support K-12 student-led projects that connect classroom learning to community needs, such as addressing local issues or exploring career paths. The legislation appropriates additional state funds to expand this existing program without changing eligibility rules or application requirements.
Maddy summaryHF 2180 modifies Minnesota's open meeting law to allow local government bodies (like city councils or school boards) greater flexibility for remote participation in public meetings. The bill requires that all participants be visible and audible to each other and the public, mandates at least one member be physically present at the meeting location, and requires roll-call voting for transparency. It permits remote participation for members serving in the military or with medical restrictions, but limits this to three times per year per member. The law also requires public notice of any remote participation locations, except for those covered by the military/medical exceptions.
Maddy summaryHF 2739 updates Minnesota's Government Data Practices Act to strengthen privacy protections for personal data held by state and local government agencies. The bill requires government entities to implement stricter security measures for confidential data, including limiting access to authorized personnel only and properly destroying non-public information when no longer needed. It specifically clarifies that personal contact details (like email addresses and phone numbers) collected for notifications or subscriptions are private and can only be used for communication or essential government services. The bill also modernizes library privacy rules, ensuring patron borrowing records and minor patrons' names remain protected from unauthorized disclosure.
Maddy summaryHF 1401 expands Minnesota's definition of "endangered" for the missing and endangered persons program. The bill adds specific circumstances that classify a missing person as endangered, including needing urgent medical care, having cognitive impairments like dementia, or being lost in dangerous wilderness areas. This change allows law enforcement to activate immediate search and rescue resources when these new criteria are met. The bill directly affects local police departments and individuals who go missing under these expanded circumstances, ensuring faster response for vulnerable cases.
Maddy summaryHF 745 modifies how Minnesota school districts calculate compensatory revenue eligibility for low-income students, requiring districts to count children eligible through both direct certification (like SNAP benefits) and education benefits (such as school meal programs) as of October 1 each year. It adjusts spending rules, requiring at least 80% of compensatory revenue to be spent at individual school sites (with a temporary 40% allowance for 2026-2027 if meal program data is incomplete) and mandates reporting for adjustments due to enrollment changes. The bill establishes a Compensatory Revenue Task Force, composed of education officials, school board representatives, and parent advocates, to analyze the funding formula and make recommendations. It appropriates funds for these changes and takes effect for fiscal year 2026.
Maddy summaryHF 2422 establishes a grant program for high-fidelity wraparound mental health services for youth with serious behavioral or mental health challenges, primarily affecting incarcerated youth in juvenile detention centers and counties/community providers. The bill appropriates state funds for two key purposes: (1) creating grants to support comprehensive, family-driven wraparound services through counties or community providers, and (2) funding mental health services directly in juvenile detention centers through grants to hire staff or contract for treatment. Grantees must report service data annually and work to leverage additional funding for eligible youth. The legislation focuses on expanding access to evidence-based mental health support within the juvenile justice and community systems.
Maddy summaryHF 1771 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 to the MacPhail Center for Music to expand its "Learning with Music" program. The funds require the center to create professional development training for early childhood educators statewide - both online and in person - based on the program's proven methods. Additionally, the grant will deepen direct programming at five early childhood centers in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, prioritizing children from families experiencing economic hardship. This bill directly affects early childhood educators and underserved young children through targeted educational support and expanded access to music-based learning.