Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar

Maddy summaryHF 1557 exempts certain hot tubs from Minnesota's public pool regulations. It specifically applies to hot tubs on houseboats rented to the public and hot tubs in single-unit rental properties (like vacation homes) where the tub is for exclusive use by renters. The bill requires these hot tubs to display a clear notice stating: "NOTICE: This spa is exempt from state and local sanitary requirements... USE AT YOUR OWN RISK." This exempts these specific hot tubs from standard public pool sanitation and safety rules under Minnesota Statutes 144.1222, subdivision 2d.

Maddy summaryHF 1539 adjusts special education funding for Duluth's Independent School District No. 709. It increases the district's annual special education initial aid by $500,000 starting in fiscal year 2026 to account for changes not included in the 2016 funding base. The bill also creates a new $1 million annual supplemental special education aid for the district beginning in 2026. These funds are appropriated from the state general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill directly affects Duluth School District No. 709's special education budget.

Maddy summaryHF 1571 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in specific projects at Lake Superior School District (ISD 381) schools and facilities. It exempts purchases of materials for additions to Minnehaha Elementary and William Kelly Schools, improvements to Two Harbors High School and its bus garages, and athletic facility upgrades, with tax collected upfront but fully refunded later. The exemption applies to purchases made between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2025, and refunds cannot be issued before January 1, 2026, funded from the state general fund. This directly affects the Lake Superior School District and contractors supplying materials for these listed projects.

Maddy summaryHF 1552 modifies Minnesota's lower population density broadband grant program by increasing the state's funding share from 75% to 90% of eligible project costs. This change directly affects local governments and broadband providers in rural or low-density areas seeking state grants to expand internet infrastructure. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 116J.3952, subdivision 2, to allow grants to cover up to 90% of project expenses instead of the previous 75%. The updated matching requirement takes effect on August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 753 allows licensed veterans organizations in Minnesota to use gross profits from lawful gambling for repairing, maintaining, or improving their buildings. Specifically, it amends Minnesota law to permit these organizations to cover costs like water, fuel, electricity, and sewer expenses for their primary headquarters buildings. This change directly affects veterans groups operating legal gambling activities under state licensing. The policy expands their allowable uses of gambling revenue beyond previous restrictions, focusing on facility upkeep rather than other community programs.

Maddy summaryHF 98 modifies supervision and training rules for mental health professionals in Minnesota. It requires case managers with less experience to complete 40 hours of approved training and receive 38 hours of annual supervision (including monthly clinical sessions), while case management associates must meet specific education or experience criteria and complete 40 hours of preservice training. The bill also exempts intensive residential mental health treatment providers from certain client rights requirements and updates critical incident reporting timelines for residential programs. These changes directly affect mental health service providers, case managers, behavioral aides, and residential treatment facilities.

Maddy summaryHF 514 amends Minnesota Statutes section 121A.425 to modify dismissal limitations for kindergarten through grade 3 students. The current law prohibits disciplinary dismissals for these students, with exceptions for short-term dismissals (less than one school day) for students receiving special education services and for expulsions only after exhausting other resources in cases of serious safety threats. This bill adjusts those limitations, but the specific policy changes are not detailed in the provided bill text. The amendment directly affects public school students in grades K-3 and their schools, altering how disciplinary actions may be applied.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands Minnesota's sales tax exemption to include additional baby products, directly affecting parents and caregivers who purchase these items. It adds baby wipes, cribs and bassinets (including mattresses and sheets), changing tables and pads, strollers, car seats and bases, baby swings, bottle sterilizers, and infant eating utensils to the list of tax-exempt items. The exemption applies to sales and purchases made after June 30, 2025. This change removes sales tax from these specific baby products, aligning with the existing exemption for items like breast pumps and baby bottles.

Maddy summaryHF 1026 proposes a constitutional amendment to Minnesota's Constitution that would prohibit state legislators from receiving pay on days when their chamber (Senate or House) fails to organize on the legally required convening date. The amendment specifies that legislators must not be compensated for any day the house is not "duly organized" as required by law. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this change would directly affect Minnesota legislators' compensation during unorganized sessions. The bill requires voter approval at the 2026 election and does not change current pay schedules for properly convened sessions.

Maddy summaryHF 297 appropriates $2 million from Minnesota's general fund for a one-time grant to the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. The funding must be used as a reusable fund to acquire and rehabilitate tax-forfeited properties (properties seized due to unpaid taxes) for owner occupancy. The housing funded through this grant must be affordable to the local workforce, directly benefiting residents seeking homeownership in Arrowhead region communities.