Rep. Leon Lillie

Maddy summaryHF 1078 appropriates $4 million from state bond proceeds to Washington County for its wood waste and diseased tree program, specifically for land acquisition. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $4 million in bonds to fund this grant, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This directly affects Washington County, which will use the funds to manage wood waste and address diseased trees through its designated program. The policy change is a direct funding mechanism for a local environmental management initiative, without altering broader regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 2130 modifies several driver's license and ignition interlock requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). It extends the required use period for ignition interlock devices after license reinstatement and adds criminal penalties for drivers who operate vehicles without these devices. The bill also adjusts procedures for license revocations, judicial review of extensions, temporary license issuance, and the process for reissuing impounded license plates. These changes primarily affect drivers with DUI convictions who are required to use ignition interlocks or face license restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2884) is an omnibus pension bill that became law after passing both legislative chambers and receiving the governor's approval on May 23, 2025. The provided context does not include specific details about the bill's provisions, affected groups, or concrete policy changes. As an omnibus bill, it likely consolidates multiple pension-related measures into a single law, but the exact mechanisms or beneficiaries are not described in the available information. Without additional details on its content, a substantive summary of its policy impact cannot be provided. The bill's passage confirms its enactment, but the specific changes it implements remain unspecified in the context.

Maddy summaryHF 1090 renames Minnesota's existing Library Construction Grant Program to the "Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program" in Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 134.45. The bill makes no changes to the program's eligibility, funding levels ($450,000 for accessibility projects or $1,000,000 for renovations/new buildings), or requirements - public libraries, regional systems, cities, and counties still qualify. It preserves all current provisions, including the 50% local funding match, accessibility focus, and prohibitions on using funds for new building accessibility compliance. The name change honors Mary C. Murphy but does not alter how the program operates or who benefits.

Maddy summaryHF 1889 makes administrative updates to Minnesota's retirement system statutes. It revises refund repayment rules (amending Minn. Stat. §352.22, subd. 2b) requiring state employees who return to retirement plans to repay all prior refunds with interest. The bill also adjusts deferred annuity eligibility requirements (amending §352.22, subd. 3) based on service dates before/after July 2010, and modifies annual reporting (amending §356.636, subd. 3) to require detailed reports on corrected plan errors, excluding routine corrections. These changes directly affect current and former Minnesota state employees enrolled in retirement plans administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's legal definition of "mental illness" to clarify criteria for determining serious mental health conditions. It changes reimbursement rates for medical transportation under public assistance programs and allocates new funding for two specific initiatives: a grant program supporting children at risk of bipolar disorder, and the Children's First Episode of Psychosis program. The bill also requires a report on mental health services but does not specify the report's content. These changes directly affect individuals seeking mental health care, medical providers, and state mental health programs in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 3318 requires the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to create a commemorative work honoring Minnesota's first recorded Italian immigrant on Capitol grounds, with design completion by December 2026 and installation by December 2027. The bill appropriates funds from the general fund for the project, allocating $ for the Board in fiscal year 2026 (available until June 2028) and similar funding for the Department of Administration. This procedural bill directly affects state agencies responsible for Capitol design and funding, recognizing Italian-American contributions through a physical memorial.

Maddy summaryHF 3315 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to Youthprise for a facility at 340 Cedar Street in St. Paul. The funding will cover predesign, construction, and equipping of a hub to provide housing cooperative space, workforce development programs, community wellness services, and nonprofit programming. This facility will serve communities statewide by offering shared resources and services through a centralized location. The bill directly affects Youthprise as the grant recipient and the broader communities accessing these services.

Maddy summaryHF 1620 removes keys, key chains, and key rings from Minnesota's restrictions on lead and cadmium in consumer products. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes by updating the definition of "covered product" to exclude these items from the list of products subject to chemical limits. This change directly affects manufacturers and sellers of keys and key accessories in Minnesota, allowing them to use lead or cadmium without violating the law. The bill modifies existing regulations without creating new requirements, focusing solely on clarifying which products are regulated.

Maddy summaryHF 3278 repeals a reporting requirement for firefighter relief associations and certain pension plans. It removes Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 356A.06, subdivision 5, which previously mandated annual written disclosure of investment business recipients (like banks or brokers) to the public and the Legislative Commission on Pensions and Retirement. This specifically affects entities like the Bloomington Fire Department Relief Association, eliminating their obligation to file these annual reports. The bill makes no new policy changes but simplifies administrative requirements for covered pension plans.