Rep. Leon Lillie

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota state retirement laws to officially include the local government probation and telecommunicator retirement plan alongside other existing public employee plans. It directly affects public employees by clarifying who must join a retirement plan based on their salary and job duties, specifically adding probation officers and telecommunicators to the list of covered workers. The legislation amends numerous existing statutes to ensure these new plan references are consistent across different sections of the law. By integrating this specific plan into the broader retirement framework, the bill standardizes how various government workers are classified for pension purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new retirement subplan within the Minnesota State Retirement System specifically for probation officers and public safety telecommunicators. The legislation creates a special retirement track for these employees, who are defined as corrections agents, field service supervisors, and emergency call center operators, acknowledging the hazardous and high-stress nature of their work. Under the new plan, eligible workers can retire at age 60 with full benefits, which is earlier than the standard retirement age for general state employees, with the additional cost shared between the employees and their employers. The bill also amends existing state statutes to officially include this new subplan and appropriates funds to support its implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $10.9 million in bonds to fund water infrastructure improvements for the city of Oakdale. The appropriated funds will be used by the Public Facilities Authority to help Oakdale design, build, and equip new municipal water mains, including associated street reconstruction. By selling these bonds, the state provides the necessary capital for the project without requiring an immediate tax increase. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota municipalities to hold at least two public hearings before approving data center development projects. The law mandates that specific information about the project, including the applicant and end user names, facility size and location, security guard details, and utility requirements, be disclosed to the public at least 48 hours before each hearing. These disclosure rules apply regardless of any private agreements that might otherwise prevent the sharing of such information. The requirements would take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to counties, cities, and towns when considering rezoning petitions or special use permits for data centers.

Maddy summaryHF 3564 extends deadlines for specific parks and trails grants awarded under Minnesota's parks and trails fund. It extends funding availability for five projects: the Mesabi Trail (St. Louis/Lake Counties), Oxbow Park (Olmsted County), Kraemer Lake/Wildwood County Park (Stearns County), Plum Creek Park (Redwood County), and Robinson Quarry Park (Sandstone) through June 30, 2027 or 2028. The bill also modifies the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission's structure, including changing how its chair is elected from annual to biennial and updating reporting requirements. These changes ensure existing grant projects can continue using allocated funds beyond their original deadlines.

Maddy summaryHF 1758 requires all health plans covering maternity benefits in Minnesota to provide comprehensive coverage for infertility diagnosis/treatment and standard fertility preservation services. It applies to private health plans, MinnesotaCare, and medical assistance programs, effective January 1, 2026. The law mandates no cost-sharing beyond what's required for maternity coverage (e.g., no extra deductibles), prohibits benefit limits specific to fertility care, and allows up to four completed oocyte retrievals per year. The state will reimburse health plans for coverage costs that wouldn’t have been provided without this law, using funds appropriated annually. This directly affects Minnesotans seeking infertility care through qualifying health insurance.

Maddy summaryHF 1669 increases the annual funding limit for Minnesota's tax credit supporting sustainable aviation fuel producers. It raises the allocation cap from $2.1 million to $10 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2029. This change directly affects businesses producing or using sustainable aviation fuel within Minnesota by expanding the available tax credit. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 41A.30 to adjust these funding limits, allowing more financial support for this clean energy initiative. The credit remains available until fiscal year 2030, with unallocated funds expiring after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Transportation Museum for a one-time grant in fiscal year 2027. The funding is intended to help the museum remove financial obstacles and broaden its programs so that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds can learn about skilled trades like welding, carpentry, and rail work. The money will be managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development and must be used by June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates funding from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Human Services for technology upgrades to MAXIS and the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The money must be used specifically to create and implement modernization plans or replacements for these systems, with input from counties, Tribal Nations, and health plans. Funds are restricted to direct improvements for public assistance casework and health care claims processing, cannot be used for other IT systems, and are designated as a one-time appropriation for fiscal year 2026. The legislation takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens penalties for falsely impersonating a peace officer in Minnesota by upgrading the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony and adding new crimes for impersonating while possessing a firearm or using marked law enforcement vehicles. It also establishes enhanced sentencing when someone commits other crimes while pretending to be an officer, including extending maximum jail time for serious offenses. Additionally, the law requires law enforcement officers to clearly identify themselves by name, agency, and identification number when interacting with the public. These changes directly affect individuals who falsely claim to be police officers and law enforcement personnel who must follow new identification requirements.