Rep. Ginny Klevorn

Maddy summaryHF 2231 modifies Minnesota's requirements for publishing public notices. It allows local governments (political subdivisions) to post notices online via their website and the Minnesota Newspaper Association's statewide site when a qualified newspaper discontinues publication. The bill requires immediate online posting until a qualified newspaper can be identified, eliminating the need to wait for a new newspaper to become available. This change applies to all public notices mandated by law, rule, or ordinance, ensuring notices remain accessible to the public during newspaper disruptions.

Maddy summaryHF 2474 modifies Minnesota's absentee voting rules to clarify administrative responsibilities and enhance ballot processing procedures. It requires city or town clerks to obtain county auditor approval or provide written notice before administering absentee voting, and mandates they have technical capacity to access the statewide voter registration system after receiving state-approved training. The bill also adds specific counting checks during ballot processing: election workers must verify envelope and ballot counts at multiple stages and document discrepancies in an incident log. These changes directly affect local election officials (city clerks and county auditors) and apply to absentee voting procedures for all Minnesota elections held 85 days after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHF 2707 appropriates $11.125 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to support sexually exploited youth or youth at risk of sexual exploitation under Minnesota Statutes §256K.47. At least $9 million annually must fund street outreach, emergency shelter, regional navigators, and housing services for these youth. The bill directly affects vulnerable youth in Minnesota by providing dedicated funding for critical safe harbor resources and housing support. It establishes concrete funding mechanisms without altering existing statutes or creating new requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 2713 updates Minnesota's state personnel management rules for the executive branch and certain state agencies, including the Office of the Legislative Auditor and retirement systems. It requires equitable compensation based on work value comparisons across job classifications - specifically addressing relationships between female-dominated, male-dominated, and balanced roles - and clarifies the commissioner's authority as chief personnel manager. The bill streamlines internal processes for hiring, job postings, and grievance handling by updating administrative procedures for personnel actions. These changes directly affect state employees in classified positions across participating state entities.

Maddy summaryHF 2712 allocates $8.5 million from the state general fund for one-time improvements to the Capitol tunnel under Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and east of the State Capitol. The funds will cover designing, constructing, and equipping the tunnel to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, directly benefiting people with disabilities who use Capitol facilities. The bill specifies that the funding is available until the project is completed or abandoned, with no ongoing annual appropriations. This is a straightforward infrastructure funding measure focused on accessibility compliance, not a policy change affecting broader legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the annual deadline for Minnesota's budget reserve report from September 30 to October 30. The commissioner of management and budget must report the recommended percentage of general fund revenue to maintain as a budget reserve to specific legislative committees. The report includes details on whether methodology changes or tax structure shifts affected the recommendation. This is a procedural adjustment to existing reporting requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 16A.152.

Maddy summaryHF 1836 (Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 13.04, subdivision 4) gives individuals the right to contest inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by Minnesota state agencies. It requires agencies to respond within 30 days - correcting data or explaining why it’s accurate - and allows individuals to appeal to a commissioner if they disagree. If data is successfully challenged, agencies must correct, complete, or destroy it, regardless of standard retention rules. The bill directly affects Minnesotans whose personal information is stored in state government databases, establishing a clear process for data accuracy disputes.

Maddy summaryHF 2515 updates Minnesota's definition of "joint offices" within the legislature. It explicitly lists the Revisor of Statutes, Legislative Reference Library, Office of Legislative Auditor, Legislative Budget Office, and Legislative Coordinating Commission as joint offices, while adding that the definition also covers "any other joint legislative service office." This clarifies which legislative support entities are considered shared between the Senate and House. The bill does not create new policies or affect citizens directly - it only modifies an existing statutory definition.

Maddy summaryHF 2040 directs Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to provide regular updates and seek federal approval for children's mental health programs. It funds gaps in children's residential facilities, establishes crisis stabilization facilities, and creates a legislative task force to address issues in residential care. The bill also requires licensing for facilities serving youth with sexual behavior concerns and mandates a financial study on residential facility funding. These changes aim to improve access to mental health services for children, particularly those in foster care, juvenile justice, or under protective services, with specific funding appropriations included.

Maddy summaryHF 1751 requires Minnesota State Colleges and Universities to use state funds to provide hospital, medical, and dental benefits to part-time or adjunct faculty who teach six or more credits annually and currently lack such coverage. The bill appropriates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover these benefits for eligible faculty. It also mandates that the Board of Trustees collect participation data and submit a cost analysis report to legislative committees by November 1, 2027, to inform future budget decisions. This is a one-time appropriation focused on expanding benefits for a specific group of faculty members.