Rep. Natalie Zeleznikar

Maddy summaryHF 154 modifies Minnesota's individual income tax structure by lowering the first tax rate tier from 5.35% to 2.8% for all filer types. It increases the income threshold for this rate to $47,620 for married couples filing jointly, $32,570 for single filers, and $40,100 for heads of household. This change applies to taxable income earned in years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill directly affects all Minnesota residents who file individual income tax returns, reducing taxes for those earning within the new first-tier bracket. The rate adjustment is part of the state's annual tax bracket inflation adjustment process.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows local governments (cities and counties) to obtain permits for placing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) along Minnesota's trunk highways. It creates a formal process requiring the state transportation commissioner to approve these placements and set safety and operational requirements. The bill specifically affects local law enforcement or public safety agencies seeking to use ALPRs in highway rights-of-way, without altering existing ALPR use rules beyond the permitting framework.

Maddy summaryHF 153 reduces all Minnesota individual income tax rates by one percentage point across every tax bracket. It directly affects all Minnesota residents who pay state income tax, lowering their tax burden for all income levels. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 290.06 to adjust rates uniformly, such as changing the lowest bracket from 5.35% to 4.35% for married couples filing jointly. This is a direct policy change to the state's tax code with no additional provisions or exemptions.

Maddy summaryHF 189 imposes new surcharges on specific electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in Minnesota. All-electric vehicles now face a $150 surcharge (up from $75), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles pay $75, all-electric motorcycles pay $30, and plug-in hybrid motorcycles pay $15. These surcharges apply during vehicle registration and fund the highway user tax distribution fund, with automatic adjustments tied to changes in the gasoline excise tax. The bill directly affects owners of these vehicle types when registering them in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 183 repeals a tax on retail delivery services and changes how transportation tax revenue is distributed. It creates a "Transportation Advancement Account" to allocate funds from sales taxes, directing 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, and smaller shares to city and town road programs. The bill modifies several tax statutes (including sections 297A.94 and 270C.15) to implement these changes, effective July 1, 2025. This directly affects how Minnesota distributes transportation funding from sales tax revenues.

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 Minnesota law updates family court rules to ensure unmarried parents are treated the same as married couples when determining child custody and parenting time. The bill mandates that courts prioritize scheduling expedited hearings within 30 days if a parent is denied access to their child for 14 consecutive days or faces financial hardship during a legal dispute. It also establishes new rights and responsibilities regarding assisted reproduction and directs the state to modernize legal terminology used in family law statutes. These changes aim to support children's relationships with both parents while providing faster relief for urgent situations involving access or support.

Maddy summaryHF 4071 modifies the state appropriation for farm down payment assistance grants by adjusting funding levels for various agricultural organizations and programs. The bill specifically changes the budget amounts for entities such as county agricultural societies, the Minnesota Turf Seed Council, GreenSeam, Second Harvest Heartland, and the Emerging Farmers Office. These changes include increasing or decreasing specific dollar amounts allocated for activities like food bank support, local food promotion, agricultural research, and assistance to emerging farmers. The legislation also updates reporting requirements for some recipients to ensure transparency on how the funds are used and the outcomes achieved.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows motorcycle riders in Minnesota to install white ground lights underneath their bikes to improve visibility at night. The law permits these lights only if they are hidden from other drivers and project a steady beam no wider than six feet directly onto the road surface. By adding this new provision to existing traffic statutes, the legislation creates a specific exception to rules that typically restrict motorcycle lighting equipment.

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.