Rep. Cedrick Frazier

Maddy summaryHF 2289 requires Minnesota hospitals to maintain registered nurse staffing levels consistent with nationally accepted standards, ensuring adequate care for patients. Hospitals must create and implement staffing plans specifying maximum patient-to-nurse ratios for each unit, developed with input from direct-care registered nurses, and report these levels to the state. The bill prohibits retaliation against nurses who raise staffing concerns and imposes civil penalties for noncompliance. It directly affects all licensed Minnesota hospitals, their nursing staff, and patients by mandating safer staffing practices. The law appropriates funding to support implementation of these requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 1653 appropriates $1 million from state bonds to fund electric bus charging stations for school buses statewide. The bill directs the commissioner of commerce to provide grants to eligible school districts or public transit agencies under Minnesota Statutes §216C.374, specifically for installing Level 2 and Level 3 charging infrastructure. Funding comes from bonds sold by the state under established procedures, with grants awarded through the existing electric school bus deployment program. This measure directly affects school transportation systems seeking to transition to electric fleets, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 1354 requires Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to make publicly available, within 30 days of case closure, video footage documenting officer-involved death investigations that is already public under other laws. It specifically limits the scope of video shared to only footage recording actions and circumstances surrounding the incident. The bill also mandates an annual report to state leaders by February 1st detailing investigation statistics, outcomes, and charging decisions. This affects the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension and the public accessing these records. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299C.80, subdivision 6.

Maddy summaryHF 2090 increases the default allowance for living and miscellaneous expenses in Minnesota's state grant program, directly affecting students receiving state financial aid. It establishes the State Grant Plus scholarship, providing 25% of a student's regular state grant award (up to 8 full-time semesters for bachelor's degrees) to supplement existing grants for eligible students not receiving North Star Promise scholarships. The bill also creates new grant programs within the Office of Higher Education and requires related reports, with funding appropriated for these changes. These provisions aim to enhance financial support for Minnesota students pursuing postsecondary education at public, Tribal, or eligible private nonprofit institutions.

Maddy summaryHF 2588 requires health care sharing arrangements (non-insurance entities that help members pay medical costs) to submit detailed annual reports to Minnesota's Department of Commerce. These reports, due October 1 each year, must include participant counts, financial data (like fees collected and administrative costs), covered benefits, exclusions (including preexisting conditions), provider lists, and eligibility requirements. The Department of Commerce must then publish a summary of this data by December 1 annually. This bill directly affects Minnesota residents enrolled in such arrangements and aims to increase transparency about how these non-insurance plans operate.

Maddy summaryHF 2709 modifies access rules for census workers and political candidates in apartment buildings (multiple unit dwellings). It requires buildings to permit access between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily for both groups, mandates 24-hour prior notice for entry, and encourages owners to notify residents when census workers or candidates plan visits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 2.92 (census access) and 211B.20 (candidate access), updating existing provisions without changing who may enter or the core access hours. It directly affects apartment building managers, census workers, and political candidates seeking voter contact. The changes focus on standardizing notice requirements and operating hours, not altering eligibility for entry.

Maddy summaryHF 1373 appropriates $42,997,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $54,675,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the State Board of Civil Legal Aid. This funding will be distributed to civil legal aid programs across Minnesota, as required by Minnesota Statutes section 480.242. The bill establishes a base funding level of $68,512,000 for fiscal year 2028 and $84,498,000 for fiscal year 2029. The bill directly affects nonprofit legal aid organizations serving low-income Minnesotans by providing guaranteed state funding.

Maddy summaryHF 1644 creates a grant program to fund family permanent supportive housing in Minnesota. It appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 to provide $15,000 per family served to nonprofit organizations or Tribal governments operating housing for families facing barriers like homelessness, mental health challenges, or child protection referrals. The program requires grantees to offer specific services - including child-centered education, job training, counseling referrals, and 24/7 on-site staffing - to help families maintain stable housing and support children's well-being. Funding must serve 60% of families in the metro area, 40% outside it, and at least 10% from Minnesota Tribal Nations.

Maddy summaryHF 2509, the Youth Civic Engagement Act, establishes a state grant program to support civic activities for Minnesota youth aged 14-24. The bill directs the Secretary of State to award grants to eligible organizations (like schools, nonprofits, and community centers) for specific initiatives including civic education curricula, youth-led projects, mentorship programs, and events such as designated "Youth Civic Engagement Day" (the third Friday in October). Grant funds may cover costs like program materials, participant stipends, and outreach to underserved communities. The bill appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2026-2027 to support these activities, aiming to increase youth participation in voting, community service, and public decision-making.

Maddy summaryHF 1124 allows Minnesota school districts to begin the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years before Labor Day, which is currently prohibited under state law. This temporary change applies only to those two specific school years and does not alter the standard start date requirement for other years. School districts choosing this option must report their start dates to the education commissioner, who will then compile and submit a list of participating districts to legislators by January 5, 2027. The bill directly affects public school districts in Minnesota for those two school years.