Rep. Andrew Myers

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5.7 million from state bond proceeds to fund infrastructure upgrades in Tonka Bay, Minnesota. It directly affects the city of Tonka Bay and residents in the Lakeview and Wildhurst neighborhoods by providing funds to replace aging water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer systems, as well as reconstruct streets. The key mechanism is authorizing the state to issue bonds up to $5.7 million, with the money granted to Tonka Bay through the Public Facilities Authority for specific construction projects. The funding covers design, construction, and equipment for these public infrastructure improvements.

Maddy summaryHF 2063 designates July 2 each year as "1st Minnesota Day" to honor the 262 men of the 1st Minnesota Regiment who fought for the Union at the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2, 1863. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation, encourages schools to teach about the regiment's Civil War role, and mandates that the Minnesota Historical Society's replica regimental flag be flown at the State Capitol on July 2. It directly affects state government officials, public schools, and Capitol operations through these ceremonial requirements. The bill establishes a recurring observance without creating new taxes, regulations, or funding.

Maddy summaryHF 2656 establishes special license plates for ice fishing vehicles in Minnesota, available to registered owners of passenger cars, noncommercial pickup trucks, motorcycles, or recreational vehicles. To obtain these plates, applicants must pay standard registration fees, a special plate fee, and contribute a minimum annual amount to the "Keep It Clean" account. The funds collected under this bill are deposited into the Keep It Clean account and appropriated to the commissioner of public safety, with administration costs covered first and remaining funds distributed to Keep It Clean MN for waste reduction efforts on ice. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 2655 appropriates $5,167,000 from state bond proceeds to fund infrastructure upgrades in Minnetonka Beach. The bill directly affects the city of Minnetonka Beach by providing funds to replace aging water, sewer, and stormwater systems, as well as reconstruct city streets. The key mechanism is the authorization for the state to issue bonds up to $5.167 million, with the money delivered to Minnetonka Beach through the Public Facilities Authority for these specific projects. This is a funding bill for physical infrastructure improvements, not a policy change affecting broader populations.

Maddy summaryHF 2657 appropriates $2.7 million from the trunk highway fund for safety improvements along U.S. Highway 7 in specific Hennepin County cities: Shorewood, Excelsior, Minnetonka, St. Bonifacius, and Greenwood. The funds cover predesign, design, land acquisition, preconstruction, and construction costs for safety projects along this corridor. This one-time appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to state funding rules. The bill directly affects residents and commuters using this highway segment by funding physical safety upgrades.

Maddy summaryHF 2388 replaces Minnesota's three-tier local optional aid system (with rates of $100, $300, and $424 per adjusted pupil unit) with a single, higher basic supplemental revenue amount for school districts. It affects all public school districts and charter schools by changing how supplemental education funding is calculated and distributed. The bill increases the basic supplemental aid level while adjusting local levy formulas based on property values, using new thresholds for fiscal years 2026 and beyond. This simplifies the previous structure but maintains the requirement for districts to fund supplemental revenue through local property taxes.

Maddy summaryHF 2531 appropriates $300,000 from Minnesota's general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs for a one-time grant to Eagle's Healing Nest. The funding is specifically designated to support veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, or addiction through services provided by this organization. The bill directly affects Eagle's Healing Nest as the recipient and veterans with these conditions as the intended beneficiaries. This is a straightforward funding allocation with no additional policy mechanisms beyond the grant disbursement.

Maddy summaryHF 2530 appropriates $11.7 million from state bond proceeds to fund street and utility infrastructure upgrades in Long Lake. The funds will support the city's predesign, design, construction, and repair of aging sanitary sewer, water main, and storm sewer systems along Grand Avenue, including associated street reconstruction. The state will issue bonds up to $11.7 million to cover this cost, following standard state bond procedures. This bill directly affects the city of Long Lake by providing dedicated funding for critical infrastructure repairs.

Maddy summaryHF 1120 establishes Minnesota's "Keep it Clean" program to prevent water pollution from garbage and human waste left on ice during winter activities on state waters. The bill directly affects local governments and nonprofit organizations by creating a grant program to fund projects like installing winter-ready waste stations, providing seasonal waste disposal services, increasing winter patrols, and running education campaigns. Key provisions include funding for infrastructure (e.g., dumping stations), enforcement support, and community outreach to promote responsible winter use. The bill appropriates state funds for the program's administration and grants, with at least a portion dedicated to local projects.

Maddy summaryHF 491 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to provide grants to Hometown Hero Outdoors, a Stillwater-based nonprofit. The funding supports mental health services and outdoor recreational activities for current and former law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services personnel. The bill directs these services to promote positive mental health, longevity, quality of life, and interactions with mental health professionals through organized outdoor programs. It does not create new policy but allocates specific funds to an existing nonprofit for targeted support of first responders.