Rep. Ginny Klevorn

Maddy summaryHF 2029 allows Minnesota municipalities to charge developers a street impact fee based on a subdivision's net buildable acreage, transportation system impact, or the municipality's transportation plan. The fee must be paid into a special fund exclusively for street, road, intersection, and related transportation infrastructure projects. Property owners developing previously subdivided land with the same number of lots is exempt, while increased lot counts only trigger fees for the additional lots. The bill requires fees to have a clear connection to transportation needs and includes dispute resolution procedures for fee challenges.

Maddy summaryHF 1478 amends Minnesota's public land survey monument grant program to adjust how funding is prioritized for counties and Tribal governments. It requires the chief geospatial officer to prioritize grants for counties with financial need that also preserve monuments at risk of destruction, have low survey corner certification rates, or support economic development. The bill appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2026 (with $10 million annually for 2027-2028) for monument preservation and updates, plus up to $350,000 yearly for program administration. This law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1910 amends Minnesota Statutes to require the vice-chair of the Legislative Coordinating Commission to alternate between the Senate president and House speaker every two years. This procedural change modifies the existing leadership rotation rule (Minnesota Statutes 3.303, subdivision 3), which currently mandates the commission chair alternate between the Senate president and House speaker every odd-numbered year. The bill directly affects the leadership structure of the Legislative Coordinating Commission by establishing a similar two-year alternation cycle for the vice-chair position. It does not alter substantive policy but adjusts how legislative leadership roles rotate between chambers.

Maddy summaryHF 1802 modifies Minnesota's tax credit for teachers by expanding eligibility to include master's degrees in special education. It directly affects licensed Minnesota teachers pursuing advanced degrees in special education or core academic fields (like math or history). The key provision adds "special education" to the list of qualifying fields under the existing $2,500 annual tax credit, which covers tuition and materials paid out-of-pocket without employer reimbursement. The credit applies to degrees completed after June 2017, with the change effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 488 requires all Minnesota health plans to cover medically necessary dental procedures directly caused by cancer treatments like chemotherapy, biotherapy, or radiation. This includes related evaluations, exams, lab tests, medications, and treatments. The law applies to health plans defined under Minnesota Statutes, ensuring coverage for dental care resulting from cancer therapy, not general dental needs. It takes effect after enactment for new or renewed insurance contracts.

Maddy summaryHF 525 transfers a one-time amount from the state's general fund to the University of Minnesota's agriculture research account for the Forever Green Initiative. The bill directs these funds to support research on perennial and winter-annual crops, aiming to help Minnesota farmers increase efficiency and profitability while protecting natural resources. This funding specifically targets the University's research program focused on integrating these crops into existing farming systems. The transfer applies only to fiscal year 2026 and is not a recurring appropriation.

Maddy summaryHF 511 authorizes the city of Plymouth to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 0.5% on retail purchases, subject to voter approval at a general election. The revenue must fund specific projects: $45 million for Plymouth Ice Center improvements, $40 million for the Community Center, and $35 million for regional sports complexes. The city may issue bonds up to $120 million to finance these projects, with repayment secured by the tax revenue. The tax expires after 20 years or once project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first.

Maddy summaryHF 512 authorizes the city of Plymouth to establish up to two redevelopment districts in its city center area (as defined in its 2024 zoning map) using modified tax increment financing rules. It directly affects Plymouth by waiving a standard requirement, excluding a specific provision, and extending key timeframes from five years to ten years for planning and eleven years for fund use. The bill allows Plymouth to use tax increment financing more flexibly for local redevelopment projects within these designated areas. This special rule expires December 31, 2031.

Maddy summaryHF 778 appropriates $26 million in state bond funds to the city of Plymouth for public infrastructure improvements in its City Center area (bounded by Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55). The funding covers specific projects including stormwater management, a new public parking ramp, reconstruction of Plymouth Boulevard, and expansion of the Plymouth Ice Center with associated road changes. The state will issue bonds up to $26 million to finance this appropriation, following standard state bond procedures. This bill directly affects Plymouth residents and city officials through these targeted infrastructure upgrades.

Maddy summaryHF 513 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in specific city of Plymouth projects. It covers materials purchased between January 1, 2024, and June 30, 2028, for six city center revitalization projects: a public parking ramp, Plymouth Boulevard renovation, Plymouth Ice Center expansion, regional stormwater ponding, roadway realignment, and Plymouth Community Center expansion. Businesses pay tax upfront but receive a refund through the same process used for other qualifying projects. The exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after December 31, 2023, and is funded from the state general fund.