Rep. Roger Skraba

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $25,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for a woodworking program in Lake County. The funding will provide materials and intergenerational arts programming specifically focused on engaging seniors. The grant is administered through the Minnesota State Arts Board to support local community arts initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's laws regarding fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle by creating new felony charges and increasing penalties. It establishes a new crime for drivers who flee an officer while operating the vehicle in a culpably negligent manner that creates an unreasonable risk of death or serious injury, carrying a potential sentence of up to four years in prison. Additionally, the bill creates another felony for drivers who flee an officer while failing to obey specific traffic signs, signals, or markings, which could result in up to five years in prison. The legislation also expands the ability of law enforcement to use mobile tracking devices on fleeing vehicles and mandates stricter driver's license revocation periods for those convicted of these offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers and wholesale distributors from blocking pharmacies that have contracts with 340B covered entities from receiving discounted 340B drugs. It requires these companies to deliver such medications directly to the pharmacies unless federal law explicitly forbids the transfer. The legislation aims to ensure that pharmacies serving specific healthcare organizations can access lower-cost medications without interference from suppliers.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the state of Minnesota to provide a one-time grant of $1,000,000 from the general fund to the Entrepreneur Fund. The money is intended to help the fund offer loans to for-profit businesses in northeast Minnesota that are starting new ventures, expanding existing operations, or changing ownership. These loans aim to fill gaps in financing that these businesses cannot meet through other sources. The legislation specifically authorizes the commissioner of employment and economic development to use these funds for this purpose in fiscal year 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's individual income tax rules by allowing taxpayers to subtract Social Security benefits and public pension income from their taxable income. It establishes specific dollar limits and phase-out thresholds based on a taxpayer's filing status and provisional income, ensuring that higher earners gradually lose access to these subtractions. The changes apply to retirees receiving benefits from state pension plans and aim to align state tax treatment more closely with federal standards for public pensions. These provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Secretary of State to put two questions on the 2024 general election ballot asking voters to approve or reject new designs for the state flag and the state seal. These designs were previously selected by the State Emblems Redesign Commission, and the bill mandates that the changes take effect on May 11, 2025, only if voters vote "yes" on both questions. If the proposals are rejected by the public, the existing flag and seal designs will remain in place. Additionally, the bill updates state laws to clarify how agencies should handle the transition between the old and new emblems and directs unused seal-making tools to the Minnesota Historical Society.

Maddy summaryThis law establishes a new account to manage funds related to a 2024 settlement regarding the state's retention of tax-forfeited lands and mineral rights. Counties that choose to participate must sell properties forfeited between 2012 and 2023 at auction or through brokers for at least their appraised value, keeping only a portion of the proceeds while sending the rest to the state. Counties that do not actively opt out by August 2024 are automatically considered participants, whereas those that remain non-participating retain full financial liability for claims related to properties forfeited before 2024. The bill also allocates $109 million to pay claims administrators and requires participating counties to submit regular reports on their sales efforts and results.