Rep. Mike Freiberg

Maddy summaryHF 1244 appropriates $950,000 from state bond proceeds to fund capital improvements at the MacPhail Center for Music in Minneapolis. The funds will cover specific building upgrades including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, sidewalk replacements, and other site improvements. The state will issue bonds up to $950,000 to finance this appropriation, as authorized under Minnesota bonding laws. This bill directly affects the MacPhail Center for Music and the city of Minneapolis, which will administer the grant for the physical facility upgrades.

Maddy summaryHF 1041 imposes an additional tax on Minnesota corporations with high executive-to-median-worker pay ratios, ranging from 0.2% to 1.5% based on the ratio tier (e.g., 0.2% for 50:1 to 100:1 ratios). It directly affects corporations meeting specific pay ratio thresholds, using the federal disclosure standard (17 CFR § 229.402(u)(1)(iii)) to calculate the ratio. The bill also disqualifies these corporations from receiving state grants or subsidies, as specified in amended Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.981 and 290.06. The tax applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, with disqualification effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 675) is a symbolic joint resolution designating January 16 as "Religious Freedom Day" in Minnesota. It commemorates the 1786 Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom (written by Thomas Jefferson) and affirms the state's commitment to religious liberty as a fundamental right for all Minnesotans, regardless of their beliefs or lack thereof. The resolution urges the legislature to celebrate religious diversity and promote respect for all individuals, while encouraging protection of religious practice from interference by government or other entities. It has no legal effect beyond this symbolic recognition and does not create new laws or policies.

Maddy summaryHF 207 provides $6.3 million in state funding for Phase II of a new fire station in Golden Valley, directly benefiting the city of Golden Valley. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover this amount, appropriating the funds from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of public safety for a grant to Golden Valley. The funds will be used to construct, equip, and furnish the fire station, including space for regional response, training, and site improvements, building on prior funding from 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum refund amount for political contributions claimed on Minnesota state income taxes. For individuals, the maximum refund rises from $75 to $100 per year, and for married couples filing jointly, it increases from $150 to $200 per year. It directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who contribute to candidates or political parties and claim these refunds on their state tax returns. The amendment updates Minnesota Statutes section 290.06, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill does not change eligibility requirements or documentation rules for claiming the refund.

Maddy summaryHF 977 transfers $2.5 million from the general fund to Minnesota's Voting Operations, Technology, and Election Resources Account for each of the 2026 and 2027 budget years. This funding directly supports election administration by providing resources for voting systems, technology upgrades, and election-related operations. The bill establishes a specific annual allocation to this account, which is governed under Minnesota Statutes section 5.305. It does not create new programs but allocates existing state funds to enhance election infrastructure. The bill was introduced by Representatives Freiberg and Lee, K., and referred to the Elections Finance and Government Operations Committee.

Maddy summaryHF 976 amends Minnesota law to transfer campaign finance funds to the state elections campaign account. It specifies that 97% of money designated by individuals for this account (after deducting 3% for administrative costs) must be moved from the general fund to the campaign account annually. The bill also increases the annual fixed appropriation for general elections from $2.432 million to $4.432 million, which is transferred directly to the campaign account. This directly affects Minnesota’s election financing system by increasing available funding for statewide election campaigns.

Maddy summaryHF 511 authorizes the city of Plymouth to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 0.5% on retail purchases, subject to voter approval at a general election. The revenue must fund specific projects: $45 million for Plymouth Ice Center improvements, $40 million for the Community Center, and $35 million for regional sports complexes. The city may issue bonds up to $120 million to finance these projects, with repayment secured by the tax revenue. The tax expires after 20 years or once project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first.

Maddy summaryHF 512 authorizes the city of Plymouth to establish up to two redevelopment districts in its city center area (as defined in its 2024 zoning map) using modified tax increment financing rules. It directly affects Plymouth by waiving a standard requirement, excluding a specific provision, and extending key timeframes from five years to ten years for planning and eleven years for fund use. The bill allows Plymouth to use tax increment financing more flexibly for local redevelopment projects within these designated areas. This special rule expires December 31, 2031.

Maddy summaryHF 513 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in specific city of Plymouth projects. It covers materials purchased between January 1, 2024, and June 30, 2028, for six city center revitalization projects: a public parking ramp, Plymouth Boulevard renovation, Plymouth Ice Center expansion, regional stormwater ponding, roadway realignment, and Plymouth Community Center expansion. Businesses pay tax upfront but receive a refund through the same process used for other qualifying projects. The exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after December 31, 2023, and is funded from the state general fund.