Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar

Maddy summaryHF 1225 eliminates all-terrain vehicle (ATV) registration fees for Minnesota veterans with a 100% service-connected disability. It amends Minnesota Statutes to exempt these veterans from paying the standard $60 (public use) or $6 (private use) three-year registration fee, instead providing free registration. Veterans must provide proof of their 100% disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or military retirement board. This change directly affects qualifying veterans who own ATVs, removing a financial burden tied to vehicle registration. The policy modifies existing fee structures under Minnesota Statutes § 84.922, subdivision 5.

Maddy summaryHF 2331 exempts assisted living facilities licensed under Minnesota's Chapter 144G from existing rules requiring providers to allocate specific percentages (45-66%) of revenue toward direct care staff compensation. This change specifically applies to assisted living service providers, not other human services providers. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 256B.4914 by adding a new subsection (10d) that explicitly excludes these facilities from the compensation allocation requirements. The policy change removes a financial obligation for assisted living facilities regarding staff pay, without altering other funding or licensing standards.

Maddy summaryHF 2197 modifies Minnesota's individual income tax credits to better support families. It eliminates the "marriage penalty" by raising the income threshold at which the child credit phases out from $35,000 (married filing jointly) to $75,000, and from $29,500 to $37,500 for other filers. The bill also restricts the Working Family Credit to taxpayers with qualifying children and adjusts credit amounts based on earned income. These changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, with inflation adjustments starting in 2025. The bill directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with children who qualify for these credits.

Maddy summaryHF 2294 appropriates $2 million from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund renovations and exhibit upgrades at the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth. The bill directly provides funding to the Hall of Fame for physical facility improvements and updated exhibits. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified financial support. The legislation authorizes the commissioner of administration to distribute the grant to the Hall of Fame for these specific purposes. The bill does not affect other entities or create new regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 279 appropriates $752,000 from the natural resources fund for specific all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail projects in St. Louis County and $200,000 for a route study in Duluth. The St. Louis County funds will support four local club projects - including engineering, construction, and right-of-way acquisition for trails managed by the Alborn Dirt Devils, Ranger Snowmobile/ATV, Twig Area Trail Riders, and Quad Cities ATV clubs. The Duluth study aims to establish connectivity for ATV routes in the western part of the city. All funds are one-time appropriations available until June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 2269 delays the enforcement of penalties for Minnesota employers who fail to provide required notices about the state's Paid Leave Law. The bill postpones the start date when employers face fines ($50 per employee for first violations, $300 for repeat violations) for not complying with notice requirements under Minnesota Statutes §268B.26. These requirements include posting workplace notices in multiple languages and providing written information to employees in their primary language about paid leave benefits, premium deductions, and claim procedures. The delay gives employers additional time to meet these notice obligations before penalties become active.

Maddy summaryHF 281 appropriates $380,000 for the Voyageur Country ATV Trail system and $175,000 for the Prospectors Loop Trail system in St. Louis County. The funds, from the natural resources fund, are for one-time use on trail design, right-of-way acquisition, permitting, and construction through June 2028. This bill directly affects St. Louis County by providing targeted funding for specific ATV trail projects.

Maddy summaryHF 1831 exempts providers of supportive housing and emergency shelter from background check requirements under Minnesota law. Previously, these housing providers had to conduct background studies on certain staff and volunteers under Chapter 245C; this bill removes that obligation. The change directly affects housing providers operating supportive housing programs and emergency shelters across Minnesota. The law modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 256I.04, subdivision 2c, effective upon enactment. This is a specific policy change to reduce administrative requirements for these housing providers.

Maddy summaryHF 2254 adds a $400 "baby bonus" to Minnesota's existing child credit for each qualifying child born during the tax year. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with newborn children, increasing their state income tax credit. The bill modifies the child credit calculation by adding the $400 per newborn (without reducing the minimum credit amount) and allows for potential advance payments. It takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 355 increases Minnesota's maximum credit for long-term care insurance premiums paid by taxpayers. The bill raises the annual credit limit from $100 (for single filers) or $250 (for married couples filing jointly) per qualified beneficiary to $250 for single filers and $500 for married couples. This change directly affects Minnesota residents who purchase qualifying long-term care insurance policies and file state income taxes. The updated credit amount applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.