Rep. Mike Freiberg

Maddy summaryHF 3365 allocates $20 million from the state's bond proceeds fund to provide a grant for Robbinsdale to design and build a new public works facility. The state will issue bonds up to $20 million to cover this cost, following Minnesota's bond laws and constitutional requirements. This bill directly funds a specific infrastructure project for the city of Robbinsdale, with no broader policy changes beyond this local funding mechanism.

Maddy summaryHF 2501 bans lead ammunition for hunting statewide and prohibits lead fishing tackle, directly affecting hunters, anglers, and fishing tackle manufacturers. The bill requires shooting ranges and grant-funded facilities to use only nontoxic ammunition, mandates educational programs about lead toxicity and alternatives for 4H shooting sports, and establishes a voucher program to provide affordable nontoxic ammunition to hunters. It includes civil penalties of $500 for first offenses and up to $5,000 for repeat violations of the hunting ammo ban. The law applies to state parks, scientific areas, and all public hunting grounds after an effective date specified in the bill.

Maddy summaryHF 2569 modifies Minnesota's licensing rules for residential care facilities. It requires new assisted living facilities with a capacity of six or fewer residents to maintain a minimum 1,320-foot distance from existing similar facilities or small residential programs (serving six or fewer residents). The bill also mandates that the state commissioner notify local municipalities in writing within 30 days after issuing a license for such small facilities. These changes apply to initial licenses issued on or after August 1, 2025, affecting facility operators and local governments. The bill does not alter funding or care standards, focusing solely on facility location requirements and notification procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 2449 prohibits the sale or transfer of specific semiautomatic military-style assault weapons in Minnesota, including models like AK-47s, AR-15s, and Uzis, as well as firearms with certain features (e.g., folding stocks, pistol grips). The bill authorizes a state-funded buyback program for these weapons and appropriates money for implementation. It directly affects owners of the defined firearms, requiring them to stop selling or transferring these weapons and offering a process to return them for compensation. The law amends Minnesota Statutes to establish these prohibitions and buyback mechanisms, effective upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 1080 appropriates $25 million from state bond proceeds to fund trail improvements across 52 miles of Hennepin County's regional trail system. The funds will be provided to the Three Rivers Park District to build 10.7 miles of new trails, repair 11.4 miles of existing trails, and extend the life of 30.2 miles of current trails. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $25 million in bonds to cover these costs, following Minnesota's bond issuance procedures. This funding directly benefits Hennepin County residents who use the regional trail network and the Three Rivers Park District as the project recipient.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota House resolution (HF 142) urges Congress to pass federal legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C. It directly supports D.C. residents, who pay federal taxes but lack voting representation in Congress. The resolution cites D.C.'s population size (689,545 per 2020 census), its 86% referendum approval for statehood in 2016, and its status as the only U.S. capital without voting rights. Minnesota directs its Secretary of State to send copies of this resolution to federal officials and its congressional delegation. The resolution does not create new policy but advocates for Congress to advance existing statehood bills like H.R. 51/S. 51.

Maddy summaryHF 13 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Management and Budget to study how tariffs (import taxes) impact local households and businesses. The bill mandates a specific examination of economic effects, such as costs for consumers and businesses, on Minnesota's economy. This study would provide data to inform future policy decisions, though it does not change current tariff laws or impose new requirements on households or businesses. The bill focuses solely on gathering economic data, with no direct policy implementation.

Maddy summaryHF 11 establishes a new fifth tax bracket for individual income tax to cover losses from reduced federal Medicaid funding. It directly affects high-income earners in Minnesota by adding a new tax rate tier, with the specific rate set to match the amount of Medicaid funding lost due to federal changes. The bill’s key mechanism is creating this new tax bracket, which would generate revenue to offset the shortfall in state Medicaid funding. The bill was reported to the House on March 10, 2025, and is currently moving through the legislative process.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose any cuts to the program. It does not change current funding levels or create new laws, as it is a non-binding statement of support. The bill directly addresses federal lawmakers, calling for them to maintain Medicaid's current structure and funding. It focuses on advocating for continued support of Medicaid, which provides healthcare for low-income individuals and families.

Maddy summaryHF 2059 requires Minnesota local governments with over 5,000 residents to create automated online platforms for approving residential solar permits. These platforms must instantly issue permits for small solar systems (up to 200-amp capacity on single- or two-family homes) without manual review, processing at least 75% of typical applications. Local governments must submit an initial compliance report within 60 days of adopting the platform and annual reports starting in 2027 detailing permit usage and progress toward the 75% processing goal. The bill directly affects municipal permitting offices and residential solar customers by streamlining the approval process for rooftop solar installations.