Rep. Roger Skraba

Maddy summaryHF 1531 permanently removes the June 30, 2025, expiration date from Minnesota's law allowing crossbow hunting and fishing during regular archery seasons. This change affects hunters targeting deer, bear, turkey, common carp, or native rough fish using crossbows during designated seasons. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 97B.037 by deleting the sunset provision, making the crossbow allowance permanent. Hunters must still meet standard requirements, including valid licenses and crossbow specifications under section 97B.106.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits local elected officials in Minnesota from entering into nondisclosure agreements regarding potential data center developments within their jurisdictions. It applies to city councils, mayors, county commissioners, and similar officials, ensuring that any contracts attempting to keep such information secret are automatically considered void and unenforceable. If a local government signs a contract containing these prohibited restrictions, the offending clauses must be removed, and the entire agreement must be made public. The law will take effect on August 1, 2026, and only applies to agreements entered into on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger cars and hearses by lowering the tax rate based on the vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. It changes the tax calculation for new vehicles registered on or after November 16, 2020, and reduces the percentage of the vehicle's value taxed for each subsequent year of ownership. The legislation also establishes a process to transfer money from the state's general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund to cover any revenue shortfall caused by these tax reductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a one-time property tax refund program for Minnesota property owners who paid eligible taxes in 2026, affecting residential, agricultural, and commercial property classifications. The program allocates $4 billion from the state general fund to provide refunds based on a percentage calculated by the Department of Revenue, with applications accepted between July 15 and September 15, 2026. Any unclaimed refund amounts will automatically be converted into property tax credits for 2027 on the properties where no refund was requested. The legislation defines specific property categories eligible for the refund and sets clear deadlines for application processing and payment distribution.

Maddy summaryHF 3564 extends deadlines for specific parks and trails grants awarded under Minnesota's parks and trails fund. It extends funding availability for five projects: the Mesabi Trail (St. Louis/Lake Counties), Oxbow Park (Olmsted County), Kraemer Lake/Wildwood County Park (Stearns County), Plum Creek Park (Redwood County), and Robinson Quarry Park (Sandstone) through June 30, 2027 or 2028. The bill also modifies the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission's structure, including changing how its chair is elected from annual to biennial and updating reporting requirements. These changes ensure existing grant projects can continue using allocated funds beyond their original deadlines.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryHF 1426 establishes a statewide program requiring manufacturers of electronic products (like circuit boards and batteries) to fund collection and recycling of covered items through a reimbursement board. It directly affects electronics manufacturers by mandating their financial responsibility for end-of-life products and consumers by creating designated collection sites. The bill prohibits mercury in batteries and defines specific categories of "covered products," including circuit boards and batteries (excluding lead-acid types), while exempting medical devices and vehicles. It also appropriates funds to implement the program and replaces outdated battery management rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $6 million in state bonds to fund infrastructure projects in the town of Silver Creek. The funds will be used to design, engineer, and construct improvements to the town's sanitary sewer system, which also includes the reconstruction of city streets. The money will be provided as a grant to the town through the Public Facilities Authority once the bonds are sold. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $250,000 from the state's general fund to provide a one-time financial adjustment for the Boundary Waters Care Center, a nursing facility in Ely. The funds are designated specifically to increase the facility's operating rate without requiring any matching money from federal sources. This action is a single, non-recurring appropriation intended to support the facility's budget for the 2027 fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers in Minnesota to accept United States currency, including Federal Reserve notes, as payment for goods and services. The law applies specifically to in-person transactions and allows businesses with multiple sales points to comply by accepting cash at just one location. Several exceptions exist, such as for banks and credit unions, as well as for situations involving security deposits or cash-to-card conversions that meet specific conditions like having no fees and no expiration dates. Violations of this requirement could result in a civil penalty of up to $250 for each transaction where cash is refused. The provisions would take effect on January 1, 2026.