Rep. Cedrick Frazier

Maddy summaryHF 3304 repeals tax breaks for sustainable aviation fuel producers and data centers, including an income tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel and sales/use tax exemptions for data center operations and facility construction. The revenue generated from these repeals will be redirected to increase the state's renter's credit, providing additional tax relief to low-to-moderate-income renters. The bill also makes technical adjustments to various tax statutes to reflect these changes. This affects businesses in the sustainable aviation fuel sector, data center operators, and renters who qualify for the increased credit.

Maddy summaryHF 2341 allows teachers with 30 years of service to retire at age 60 without a reduced pension, modifying early retirement rules. It increases employer contributions to the Teachers Retirement Association from 13.3% to 13.5% for coordinated members and 17.3% to 17.5% for basic members after June 2025. The bill also raises postretirement adjustments and removes delays for these adjustments for early retirees. These changes directly affect Minnesota teachers and school districts, which will pay higher pension contributions starting July 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1660 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to conduct a statewide assessment of out-of-school youth programs for children and teens under 21. The commissioner must gather data on current programs, funding, and populations served, while engaging youth, families, and community providers to identify barriers and gaps. By February 2026, the commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to legislative committees, including proposals to improve access and quality. The bill appropriates a one-time $ amount in fiscal year 2026 specifically for this assessment and reporting process.

Maddy summaryHF 2922 appropriates $1.382 million annually for fiscal years 2026-2027 to fund community service grants for Minnesota's public educational radio stations, including emergency information dissemination in foreign languages. It also allocates $142,000 yearly for equipment grants covering repairs, rentals, and purchases under $500. Additional funds support the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for emergency equipment, cybersecurity, broadcast technology, and a diverse community news service. Unspent funds from the first year carry over to the second year, and grantees must be members of the radio association.

Maddy summaryHF 382 modifies how Minnesota calculates wage rates for staff in disability waiver programs, directly affecting providers serving people with disabilities and their employees. The bill establishes new percentage-based formulas using median wages for specific job titles (e.g., 15% of home health aide wages + 30% of nursing assistant wages for residential direct care staff) instead of previous calculations. It affects 17 staff categories including residential care, employment support, and positive supports roles. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, or after federal approval, and amend Minnesota Statutes 256B.4914.

Maddy summaryHF 1721 appropriates $500,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie organization. The funds, administered through the Minnesota Humanities Center, will support programming that uses culinary arts, storytelling, and food traditions to educate communities about cultural history. The bill directly affects the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie organization and the communities it serves through these cultural programs. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no policy changes beyond the specified grant.

Maddy summaryHF 2494 increases minimum insurance coverage for traumatic brain injuries (TBI) from $40,000 to $80,000 per person, split between $40,000 for medical expenses and $40,000 for other losses like income replacement. It requires motorcycle insurance policies to include uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage (previously only liability coverage was mandated) and mandates insurers to provide clear notice about TBI coverage options. The bill establishes a TBI recovery account funded by a surcharge on auto insurance policies, effective August 1, 2025, to support victims. These changes directly affect motor vehicle and motorcycle owners, insurers, and TBI victims seeking coverage under Minnesota’s insurance system.

Maddy summaryHF 1355 requires permit holders harvesting or destroying aquatic plants in Minnesota public waters to use scuba diving equipment safely and establishes safety standards for commercial diving operations. It mandates that applicants provide documentation of a recent third-party safety survey by a qualified professional (like a DLI consultant or insurance underwriter) and ensures divers have valid certification from accredited programs. The bill also requires employers to provide buoyancy control devices for workers using scuba equipment during these activities. These requirements apply directly to commercial entities and contractors seeking permits under Minnesota Statutes §103G.615 for aquatic plant management. The law aims to improve workplace safety for divers working in Minnesota's waterways.

Maddy summaryHF 3270 proposes a constitutional amendment to establish an Independent Redistricting Commission that would draw Minnesota's legislative and congressional district lines instead of the legislature. It also creates a panel to review commission applicants, sets guidelines for redistricting, and prohibits former legislators from lobbying for one year after leaving office. The bill amends session rules to limit regular legislative sessions to 120 days and sets specific convening requirements. These changes would directly affect Minnesota voters through district boundaries, legislators through the lobbying restriction, and the redistricting process itself. The proposal requires voter approval to take effect.

Maddy summaryHF 1792 modifies the definition of "investor seller" in Minnesota's contracts for deed laws and makes technical corrections to related statutes. This bill directly affects property sellers and buyers using contracts for deed, particularly investor sellers (non-owner-occupant sellers), by clarifying their legal definition and adjusting statutory language. Key provisions update sections of Minnesota Statutes to align terminology and correct minor errors without changing core contract for deed requirements. These changes streamline the recording process for property transfers and tax obligations in such transactions.