Rep. Kelly Moller

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes), passed by the Minnesota House. It urges Congress to exercise its constitutional authority to oversee the Executive branch and defend the Constitution. The resolution specifically cites concerns about the Executive branch allegedly bypassing courts, impounding funds, and infringing on free speech, and asks Congress to "assert its constitutional oversight authority." It directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to Congress and Minnesota's federal representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's local welfare agencies to assess or investigate child maltreatment reports that occurred in another state or country if either the alleged perpetrator or the child resides in Minnesota. It clarifies that such cases are treated as if they occurred within Minnesota for reporting and investigation purposes. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 256.045 (judicial review procedures) and adds a new provision to 260.14 (local welfare agency responsibilities). This change directly affects Minnesota welfare agencies and families involved in cross-state maltreatment cases where Minnesota residents are connected to the incident.

Maddy summaryHF 3316 updates Minnesota's vehicle equipment safety rules and registration sticker requirements. It modifies statutes related to unsafe vehicle equipment (like lights and brakes), adjusts registration sticker standards, and makes technical corrections to existing traffic laws. These changes primarily affect vehicle owners and registration holders who must comply with updated equipment and sticker regulations. The bill focuses on clarifying and harmonizing existing rules rather than creating new policy requirements.

Maddy summarySF 3196 is a one-time funding bill addressing budget deficiencies for Minnesota's Department of Corrections. It allocates specific amounts for immediate needs, including $12.6 million to cover 2023 financial obligations, $1 million for body-worn cameras for correctional staff, $1.5 million for radio system upgrades, and $500,000 for Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance. The bill also funds health services ($2.75 million), educational programming ($5.6 million first year), family support ($480,000 annually), and reentry initiatives ($375,000 first year for Native American programs). These appropriations directly support correctional facility operations, staff equipment, inmate services, and safety programs within the Department of Corrections.

Maddy summaryHF 1163 clarifies how grant funds for Minnesota's hometown heroes assistance program must be used to support firefighters. The bill directs the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative to provide monetary support for firefighters diagnosed with critical illnesses (like cancer) after August 1, 2021, and to develop a mental health program offering up to five annual therapy sessions with peer support. It also requires annual training for all firefighters on occupational health risks (including cancer, heart disease, and emotional trauma), evidence-based suicide prevention, and wellness strategies. The program directly affects all Minnesota firefighters through these health support services and training.

Maddy summarySF 571 updates Minnesota's trust and probate laws to clarify time limits for trust interests and improve representation rules. It sets a maximum 21-year period (measured from the death of a life in being at the trust's creation) for certain trust interests to vest or terminate, or extends this to 500 years for new trusts unless the trust specifies a shorter period. The bill also clarifies that holders of general powers of appointment can legally represent beneficiaries in trust administration matters, making notice or consent given to them binding. These changes directly affect Minnesota residents creating or managing trusts, including trustees, beneficiaries, and legal professionals handling estate matters.

Maddy summaryHF 2341 allows teachers with 30 years of service to retire at age 60 without a reduced pension, modifying early retirement rules. It increases employer contributions to the Teachers Retirement Association from 13.3% to 13.5% for coordinated members and 17.3% to 17.5% for basic members after June 2025. The bill also raises postretirement adjustments and removes delays for these adjustments for early retirees. These changes directly affect Minnesota teachers and school districts, which will pay higher pension contributions starting July 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3292 requires Minnesota to study how U.S. tariffs and retaliatory tariffs from other countries impact state households and businesses. The bill appropriates funds to the commissioner of management and budget to examine these economic effects, specifically breaking down impacts by household income level and business sector/size. The study must be completed and reported to legislative committees by February 1, 2026. This bill directly affects all Minnesotans and businesses through the mandated analysis of existing tariff policies.

Maddy summaryHF 3294 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives. It urges the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose federal funding cuts, directly affecting Minnesota's 1.2 million Medicaid beneficiaries - including children (41% covered), seniors, people with disabilities, and communities of color (covering 80-90% of Black and American Indian births). The resolution has no new funding mechanisms or state policy changes; it solely requests federal action. It does not impose new requirements or alter existing Medicaid programs.

Maddy summaryHF 124 allows living public safety officers (including police, firefighters, and emergency responders) to accept certain gifts, such as money, property, plaques, or services, when a fellow officer is killed in the line of duty. The bill requires that gifts be given within 24 months of the death, honor or commemorate the fallen officer, and support team morale. This applies to officers employed by the same agency or political subdivision as the deceased officer. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to permit these gifts without violating existing gift acceptance rules.