Rep. Ginny Klevorn

Maddy summaryHF 3623 modifies Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship program by raising the income eligibility threshold to $80,000 for students attending non-state-college public institutions (like universities), while exempting students at state colleges and Tribal colleges from this income limit. The bill also adjusts funding amounts for the program, with specific transfers of $2.5 million annually for spinal cord injury programs and $3.132 million for dual training programs. These changes apply to students enrolled in fall 2026 and beyond. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate-income students seeking tuition support at Minnesota's public higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryHF 3644 creates a working group within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to develop policies preventing fraudulent online course enrollments. The group must include student and faculty representatives from specific associations to stop fake enrollments used to access financial aid, campus IT systems, and student services. The working group is required to submit a report to legislative committees by January 15, 2026, detailing its recommendations. This bill directly affects Minnesota State Colleges and Universities' online enrollment systems and student support access.

Maddy summaryHF 3656 clarifies the Minnesota Attorney General's role in civil law enforcement actions by stating they act in the public interest, not as legal representatives of state agencies. The bill specifies that state departments and agencies cannot be automatic parties in such actions unless expressly named, and their records remain under their sole control - meaning the Attorney General cannot access, discover, or control these records for enforcement purposes. It also ensures that records held by the Attorney General for attorney-client relationships with agencies (e.g., legal advice) are not accessible to enforcement divisions. These provisions aim to prevent conflicts and maintain clear boundaries between agency operations and the Attorney General's enforcement authority.

Maddy summaryHF 3357 would prohibit the possession of dangerous weapons (including guns, ammunition, or explosives) in Minnesota's Capitol complex buildings, making it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The bill specifically applies to state buildings within the Capitol Area described in chapter 15B, excluding the National Guard Armory. Key exemptions include licensed peace officers on duty, permit holders who notify law enforcement, individuals displaying weapons as evidence with sheriff approval, and retired officers working in security roles under specific federal rules. The law would take effect on August 1, 2026, and directly affects anyone entering Capitol complex buildings, with limited exceptions for authorized personnel and specific lawful activities.

Maddy summaryHF 3627 increases the maximum family income limit for Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship program from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, expanding eligibility to more students from middle-income households. The bill also increases funding transfers for the program, requiring $49.5 million annually from the general fund (starting fiscal year 2026) to support scholarships. This change affects students attending eligible Minnesota colleges who meet other standard requirements like FAFSA submission and academic progress. The adjustments take effect for the fall 2026 academic term.

Maddy summaryHF 3481 requires prosecutors in criminal cases involving "crimes of violence" to seek court-ordered protective measures for specific sensitive evidence to prevent unnecessary public disclosure. It specifically mandates protective orders for 911 call recordings made by minors or their family members, and video footage showing minors (victims or family) captured by body cameras or police vehicle cameras. The bill clarifies that such evidence, if clearly offensive to common sensibilities, must remain private even if previously presented in court. This applies to cases commenced on or after August 1, 2026, and does not affect defendants' rights to access evidence under criminal procedure rules. The law directly affects minor victims, their families, and prosecutors handling violent crime cases in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 3482 increases minimum auto insurance coverage requirements in Minnesota. It raises liability coverage limits to $100,000 per person/$200,000 per accident for bodily injury and $30,000 for property damage. The bill also increases required uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to $75,000 per person/$150,000 per accident. These changes apply to all auto insurance policies issued, renewed, or offered in Minnesota on or after August 1, 2026, directly affecting drivers and insurers.

Maddy summaryHF 3406 makes specific firearm permit data public, including details about permit revocations, suspensions, or voidances, and information on permit holders who died by firearm suicide or police use of force. It extends retention requirements for certain records: sheriffs must keep data on denied or revoked permits, voided permits due to prohibited possession, and the specified deaths for six years instead of purging it annually. This applies to government entities like county sheriffs that collect firearm permit information in Minnesota. The bill changes public access to limited permit-related data while ensuring specific records are preserved longer.

Maddy summaryHF 1080 appropriates $25 million from state bond proceeds to fund trail improvements across 52 miles of Hennepin County's regional trail system. The funds will be provided to the Three Rivers Park District to build 10.7 miles of new trails, repair 11.4 miles of existing trails, and extend the life of 30.2 miles of current trails. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $25 million in bonds to cover these costs, following Minnesota's bond issuance procedures. This funding directly benefits Hennepin County residents who use the regional trail network and the Three Rivers Park District as the project recipient.

Maddy summaryHF 1346 modifies the training requirements for mandatory reporters, such as teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers, who are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The bill updates current training standards to better equip these professionals with necessary knowledge and procedures. This change directly affects individuals in these roles who must complete the mandated training. The law became effective on August 1, 2025, following its approval by the governor on April 30, 2025.