Rep. Ginny Klevorn

Maddy summaryHF 2475 reduces the percentage Minnesota homeowners must pay toward their homestead credit property tax refunds. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 290A.04 by lowering the "co-pay" rate for qualifying homeowners, decreasing the claimant's required payment from 12% to as low as 1.0% of property taxes for the lowest income brackets. This change directly affects homeowners with household incomes up to $135,409 who claim the homestead credit, increasing their state refund amount by reducing their out-of-pocket share. The state refund maximum remains $3,500 for most income levels, but the reduced co-pay means homeowners retain more of their property tax refund.

Maddy summaryHF 2370 allows Minnesota state agencies to temporarily withhold payments to individuals or organizations (program participants) receiving state or federal funds if a credible fraud allegation is under investigation. Agencies must notify participants within five days of withholding, explain the action without revealing investigation details, and allow them to submit evidence. Withholding ends if fraud evidence is insufficient or after legal proceedings conclude, and case details become public afterward (except for the complainant's identity). This bill directly affects people and groups enrolled in state-funded programs like welfare, housing assistance, or Medicaid who are subjects of fraud investigations.

Maddy summaryThis bill renames Minnesota's "Office of Administrative Hearings" to "Court of Administrative Hearings" in state statutes. It adds a new provision allowing state agencies to request "remand" (reconsideration of a case) within 45 days after a hearing ends, if they believe the administrative law judge's findings or recommendations need adjustment. The change clarifies that agencies must state reasons for requesting remand, and the chief administrative law judge may grant extensions for good cause. This affects administrative law judges, state agencies handling contested cases, and individuals involved in administrative hearings. The bill amends specific sections of Minnesota Statutes (14.48, 14.62) and repeals outdated sections (211B.06, 211B.08).

Maddy summaryHF 2429 authorizes Minnesota government entities to share data about suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs (like state or federal benefit programs involving public funds) with other government agencies, federal entities, or law enforcement. It specifically allows this sharing when it protects public resources, maintains program integrity, or aids law enforcement investigations. The bill overrides existing legal restrictions on data sharing for these specific fraud-related purposes. It directly affects state and local agencies managing public programs by enabling new data-sharing protocols to combat fraud. The key provision is Section 1.20, which creates this exception to data-sharing prohibitions for fraud investigations.

Maddy summaryHF 2472 removes the expiration date for the local lodging tax imposed by the city of Plymouth, Minnesota. Currently, this tax (up to 3% on lodging) would end either 10 years after its start or December 31, 2030, under existing law. The bill amends section 25 of the city’s tax authority to eliminate this sunset provision, making the tax permanent. This directly affects Plymouth’s ability to continue collecting and using lodging tax revenue for public recreational facilities and community marketing, as outlined in the current law.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $796,544,000 from the state general fund for the University of Minnesota's operations and maintenance for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directly provides funding to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents to cover ongoing operational costs. The bill does not change policies or create new programs but allocates specific annual funding for the university's basic maintenance and day-to-day functioning. This is a routine budgetary measure focused on sustaining existing university operations.

Maddy summaryHF 2468 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support mental health initiatives in Minnesota's construction industry. The funds, available until June 30, 2027, are designated for outreach, education, stigma reduction programs, and worksite strategies to prevent suicide. They can be used for grants to industry groups and developing resources targeting construction workers. This bill directly affects construction industry workers by funding concrete mental health support services through state-administered programs.

Maddy summaryHF 2364 establishes "Donate Life" special license plates in Minnesota. Vehicle owners who pay a $25 annual contribution to the organ and tissue donation account (in addition to standard plate fees) can obtain these plates, which must display a standard donation logo and "Donate Life" inscription. Funds collected through this contribution are deposited into a dedicated account and used to cover administrative costs, with remaining funds distributed to LifeSource, a nonprofit focused on organ donation activities like registry maintenance and public education. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, for new plates issued on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 2163 appropriates $30 million for fiscal year 2026 and $30 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents. The funds must be used to improve student programs and services focused on meeting basic needs (like food and housing), expanding mental health access, creating in-person learning environments, and enhancing career preparation. This bill directly supports University of Minnesota students by providing concrete resources to address their immediate needs and academic success.

Maddy summaryHF 2232 changes Minnesota's state contract rules to protect the state from unfair terms and support small businesses. The bill bans contract clauses requiring the state to pay for others' mistakes, allowing contractors to unilaterally change terms, or mandating arbitration. It also creates new opportunities: small businesses in economically disadvantaged areas and veteran-owned small businesses can receive up to a 12% preference in state contracts, and the state can award contracts directly to small businesses without competitive bidding up to $100,000. Additionally, prime contractors must subcontract portions of contracts to small businesses, with financial incentives for meeting goals and penalties for failing to do so.