Rep. Leon Lillie

Maddy summaryHF 3407 prohibits the sale, possession, and distribution of "ghost guns" - firearms without unique serial numbers, undetectable by metal detectors, or made via 3D printing by unlicensed individuals. It restricts 3D printing of firearms to federally licensed manufacturers, bans sharing 3D gun design files, and requires all firearms to have engraved serial numbers. Owners of existing ghost guns must either have a licensed dealer add a serial number, remove the item from Minnesota, make it permanently inoperable, or surrender it within 180 days (or 30/60 days for inheritors/new residents). Violations carry penalties of up to five years in prison or $10,000 fines.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $7 million from Minnesota's general fund to support the city of Chaska in hosting Professional Golfers' Association of America championship events. The money will be given to the Explore Minnesota director to provide a grant that helps attract and cover costs for at least one men's and one women's PGA championship. This one-time appropriation is intended to boost economic development in Chaska by bringing major golf tournaments to the area. The funds are available until June 30, 2027, and the bill was introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Maddy summaryHF 3703 modifies the process for firefighter relief associations to terminate their retirement plans. It requires boards to precisely calculate assets, liabilities, and administrative costs before termination, and mandates that all retirement benefits be distributed within 210 days of termination. The bill also changes how any remaining surplus funds after benefit payments are allocated between the association and the affiliated municipality, requiring the municipality to receive a portion of the surplus or negotiate a shared allocation. This directly affects firefighter relief associations, their current and retired members, and the cities or towns that fund these plans. The changes aim to clarify financial accountability and ensure timely benefit distribution during plan termination.

Maddy summaryHF 3405 requires Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to use its existing Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate incidents involving federal agents. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299C.80, to include "federal agents" (defined as those employed by DHS, ICE, CBP, or USCIS) under the unit's duty to investigate cases involving peace officers or federal agents. The bill expands the unit's current mandate - which already covers incidents with state/local officers - to now cover all incidents involving the specified federal agencies. This change directly affects federal law enforcement personnel from those agencies operating in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 3702 appropriates $20,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the Minnesota Historical Society to provide a grant to a nonprofit organization. The grant funds the repair or replacement of technology needed to digitize legacy media like videotapes, film, audio, and print materials - such as local news, documentaries, and historical stories - preserving Minnesota's history. The nonprofit must use the technology exclusively for converting media to digital format and make all digitized materials publicly accessible. This bill directly affects the nonprofit grant recipient and ensures public access to preserved historical content.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5 million from the state transportation fund to fund a new interchange at Trunk Highway 36 and Lake Elmo Avenue in Washington County. The funds will support the city of Lake Elmo for property acquisition, design, construction, and equipment of the interchange. The state will issue bonds up to $5 million to cover this appropriation, as authorized under Minnesota law. The bill directly affects Washington County residents and commuters by advancing this infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryHF 3357 would prohibit the possession of dangerous weapons (including guns, ammunition, or explosives) in Minnesota's Capitol complex buildings, making it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The bill specifically applies to state buildings within the Capitol Area described in chapter 15B, excluding the National Guard Armory. Key exemptions include licensed peace officers on duty, permit holders who notify law enforcement, individuals displaying weapons as evidence with sheriff approval, and retired officers working in security roles under specific federal rules. The law would take effect on August 1, 2026, and directly affects anyone entering Capitol complex buildings, with limited exceptions for authorized personnel and specific lawful activities.

Maddy summaryHF 3460 appropriates $4 million from state bonds to fund a regional facility in Washington County for processing wood waste and trees affected by disease into sustainable products. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to cover this cost and directs the funds toward acquiring land, designing, constructing, and equipping the facility. This directly affects Washington County residents and local businesses by creating a dedicated processing site for waste materials. The key mechanism is the bond-backed appropriation, with the facility intended to convert waste into reusable resources rather than sending it to landfills.

Maddy summaryHF 3369 appropriates $50,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2027 to establish the Centennial Barns Registry. The Minnesota Historical Society will operate the registry, allowing landowners to voluntarily register barns built before 1959 and share their history and location. This funding directly supports documenting historic barn structures across Minnesota without imposing requirements on property owners.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $4 million in state funding for Minnesota food shelf programs during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directs the state agency overseeing food shelves to use these funds to support community food banks that serve people facing food insecurity. The money comes from the state general fund and is added to existing base funding for these programs. This directly affects food shelves across Minnesota and the families and individuals they serve.