Rep. Leon Lillie

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new 100% tax on money obtained through fraud by individuals or organizations, regardless of whether they have already paid fines or restitution. It applies to those convicted by a court, those identified by the state revenue commissioner as having committed fraud, and anyone paid to help facilitate such fraudulent activities. The revenue collected from this tax must be used exclusively to provide relief for state income or property taxes. The law takes effect retroactively for fraud cases determined after December 31, 2019.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission to increase transparency regarding flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that transport detained immigrants. Specifically, it mandates that the airport operator notify the commission whenever U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrives or departs with passengers being held in restraints. The legislation also requires the commission to install a live-streaming camera to record these flights and to submit monthly reports detailing the number of detained individuals, including minors, on each trip. These measures are designed to provide the public and state officials with real-time data and regular updates on immigration-related air traffic at the airport.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants the City of Oakdale a refundable sales tax exemption for materials and equipment used in its Police Expansion and City Hall Remodel Project. Under the legislation, the city would initially pay the standard sales tax on purchases made between April 30, 2026, and January 1, 2029, but would receive a full refund of those taxes from the state's general fund. The refund process is scheduled to begin after June 30, 2026, allowing the city to access funds for the project while still receiving the tax benefit. This measure directly affects the city's budget for the construction project and requires state funding to cover the refunded tax amounts.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $4.5 million from the state's general fund to help the city of North St. Paul design, build, and equip a new water tower. The money will be managed by the Public Facilities Authority and is available for the project until it is finished or canceled. Additionally, the bill cancels a previous $4.5 million state appropriation that was originally intended for a community outreach facility in the same city. This action redirects those funds to the water tower project, which will begin immediately after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for receiving a combined retirement annuity in Minnesota by updating the eligibility requirements and calculation methods for employees with service in multiple state retirement plans. To qualify, individuals must have at least half a year of service in each plan, a total service record meeting the longest vesting requirement among them, and must retire within a one-year window after starting benefits in any of those plans. The legislation establishes new formulas for combining service credits, caps accrual rates for specific plans, and clarifies how early retirement benefits apply to teachers and other public employees. These changes are effective immediately upon the bill's final passage and apply only to those whose public service ended on or after May 1, 1975.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $225 million in state bonds to fund clean water infrastructure improvements. The funds will be distributed through grants and loan matching programs to eligible municipalities for projects addressing emerging contaminants, water infrastructure upgrades, and point source pollution control. The legislation directs $22 million toward emerging contaminants, $19 million to match federal grants for water and drinking water revolving funds, $60 million for general water infrastructure grants, and $124 million for point source implementation projects. All funding is designated for qualified capital projects that must be approved under existing state statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's film production tax credit program to encourage more local hiring and production outside the state's seven-county metro area. It directly affects film and television production companies operating in Minnesota by changing eligibility requirements and credit amounts. The key changes include increasing the base tax credit from 25% to 40%, with an additional 5% credit available for projects that hire Minnesota residents in key creative roles, film outside the metro area, or employ a majority of local crew members. The bill also lowers the minimum project spending threshold from $1 million to $400,000 for general film projects and $150,000 for television commercials, while maintaining a total annual credit cap of approximately $25 million.

Maddy summaryHF 1531 permanently removes the June 30, 2025, expiration date from Minnesota's law allowing crossbow hunting and fishing during regular archery seasons. This change affects hunters targeting deer, bear, turkey, common carp, or native rough fish using crossbows during designated seasons. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 97B.037 by deleting the sunset provision, making the crossbow allowance permanent. Hunters must still meet standard requirements, including valid licenses and crossbow specifications under section 97B.106.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to use a lease-purchase agreement and the sale of certificates of participation to fund improvements or replacement of its MAXIS system. Under this plan, the state would lease the project from a vendor or financing source and pay for it in installments over a period of up to ten years. The legislation establishes specific rules for how the state must manage the funds, including requirements for insurance, liability, and financial reporting within a dedicated project fund. It also allows the state to transfer money from its general fund to cover expected costs before the financing proceeds are received.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new retirement plan specifically for Minnesota probation officers and public safety telecommunicators to recognize the high-stress nature of their work. Under the new system, these employees can retire as early as age 60 and receive larger annuities than those available under the standard employee retirement plan. The legislation establishes a separate fund to manage these benefits and requires employees to initially cover the additional costs associated with their enhanced retirement packages.