Rep. Ginny Klevorn

Maddy summaryHF 361 extends the deadline for using funds to implement the Capitol Mall Design Framework until June 30, 2025. It appropriates $4.5 million for the city of St. Paul to improve livability, economic health, and safety in the Capitol Area, including $500,000 specifically for technical assistance through the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to help residents and businesses apply for community grants. The bill repeals and cancels the previous Capitol Area community vitality account established in 2023, transferring any remaining funds to the general fund. This legislation directly affects the city of St. Paul, the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, and local businesses and residents in the Capitol Area.

Maddy summaryHF 2566 establishes the "Minnesota Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act" to address unauthorized or deceptive business filings. It creates a process where a person connected to a business (a "complainant") can submit a formal declaration to the Secretary of State’s Office alleging that a business filing was made without authorization or to misrepresent ownership/identity. The Office reviews the declaration, notifies both the complainant and the alleged "filer," and gives the filer 21 days to respond. If the filer doesn’t respond, the Office deems the filing fraudulent and removes it; false claims in the process are punishable under Minnesota law. This directly affects business owners who file records and individuals reporting suspected fraud.

Maddy summaryHF 2477 requires the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) to add cricket to its list of sanctioned interscholastic sports by July 1, 2025. The bill mandates MSHSL to form a cricket advisory group, launch pilot programs in at least three schools during the 2025-2026 school year, and expand participation to more schools by 2026-2027. By the 2027-2028 school year, MSHSL must finalize rules and establish a regular cricket season, preferably in the spring. This directly affects Minnesota high schools and the MSHSL governing body, as it changes which sports the league officially recognizes and regulates.

Maddy summaryHF 2969 amends Minnesota law to exempt full-time graduate students employed by their educational institution under work-study programs or financial aid from being classified as "public employees." This specifically affects graduate students working in roles connected to their education, such as teaching assistantships or research positions funded through their program. The bill adds a new exemption (subdivision 14, clause 10) to Minnesota Statutes 179A.03, clarifying that these students are not considered public employees regardless of their weekly work hours. The change applies to students employed by schools (excluding the University of Minnesota Board of Regents) as part of their financial aid or work-study arrangements. This is a technical classification update, not a change to student employment conditions or benefits.

Maddy summaryHF 2970 appropriates $750,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for specific Capitol campus improvements in fiscal year 2026. The funds will directly support: $400,000 for trees on the upper mall and northern lower mall, $200,000 for benches in those areas, and $150,000 for visual markers and welcome information to enhance wayfinding. The bill specifies that any remaining funds after completing one project may be redirected to other listed projects. These changes affect public spaces on the Capitol campus, which serve all visitors and residents. The bill focuses solely on funding allocation, with no policy changes beyond the described physical improvements.

Maddy summaryHF 2919 amends Minnesota's grants management laws to clarify definitions, streamline processes, and enhance accountability. It updates definitions in sections 16B.97 and 16B.98, requiring agencies to give potential grantees 15 calendar days (instead of 30 business days) to respond to concerns about their ability to fulfill grant terms. The bill strengthens reporting requirements for grant violations and mandates that agencies provide clear written reasons if they decline to award a grant, including contest procedures. These changes directly affect state agencies administering grants and organizations receiving state grant funds.

Maddy summaryHF 2514 amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify how joint legislative studies are managed. It modifies the law to explicitly state that the Legislative Coordinating Commission may delegate responsibility and funding for these studies to existing legislative offices, committees, commissions, or state agencies. This change streamlines oversight by allowing existing entities to handle studies without requiring new administrative structures. The bill directly affects how the legislature coordinates its own research efforts and manages related funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $255,000 from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026 to paint the Department of Administration building parking ramp and install new grates. It directly affects the Department of Administration, which manages state-owned buildings and facilities. The funding is a one-time appropriation available until the project is completed or abandoned, per Minnesota Statutes. The bill does not change existing laws but provides specific funding for these physical improvements to the parking ramp.

Maddy summaryHF 1472 appropriates $1,995,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $2,071,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Board on Aging. This funding creates specific staff positions to support aging services, including one role for federal compliance, one for Older Americans Act policy, two for Senior LinkAge Line operations, and 18 additional positions for area agencies on aging contact centers. The bill directly affects seniors in Minnesota and the service providers who deliver aging-related programs through the Senior LinkAge Line and area agencies. These concrete staffing additions aim to meet growing service demands and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $53.165 million for the Minnesota Attorney General’s office in fiscal year 2026 and $52.225 million in 2027 to fund consumer protection work. It establishes a **Consumer Protection Restitution Account** for undistributed funds from consumer enforcement cases, modifies the **Consumer Litigation Account** (capping its balance at $2 million), and creates a **Proceeds of Litigation or Settlement Account** to track recovered funds. The bill requires the Attorney General to submit an annual report by October 15 detailing account balances, disbursements, and recommendations for adjustments. These changes directly affect how the Attorney General’s office manages and reports consumer protection funds, ensuring transparency and proper handling of restitution for harmed consumers.