Rep. Andrew Myers

Maddy summaryHF 1222 allows Minnesota schools to share a student's home address with school-age child care programs (as defined in Minn. Stat. § 142B.01, subd. 26) for mailing program information directly to the student's home. This specifically amends Minnesota Statutes § 13.32, subdivision 5, to override a previous prohibition against schools designating home addresses as directory information. The bill permits this limited sharing only for the purpose of mailing program materials, and strictly prohibits child care programs from further disseminating or misusing the address information. It directly affects students, schools, and licensed child care providers seeking to coordinate services.

Maddy summaryHF 1304 appropriates $10 million from state bond proceeds to fund Minnesota's Safe Routes to School grant program. The funds will be administered by the commissioner of transportation to provide grants to school districts for projects like sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes that improve safety for students walking or biking to school. This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to finance the program, following established bond procedures under Minnesota law. The program directly benefits school districts and students by creating safer infrastructure for commuting to school.

Maddy summaryHF 1293 appropriates $8.4 million from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund school bus stop-signal arm camera systems. The money will be distributed as grants to school districts, nonpublic schools, charter schools, and school bus service providers to purchase and install these cameras. The grant program must follow existing rules from 2021 and is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2027. This directly affects school transportation providers by providing funding to implement safety technology that captures vehicles illegally passing stopped school buses.

Maddy summaryHF 410 creates a refund program for Minnesota homestead property owners based on annual revenue forecasts. It directs leftover funds from the state's November budget forecast (after other priorities like school aid and reserves) to be distributed as equal payments to qualifying homeowners. The refund amount equals the available surplus divided by the total number of certified homesteads, but no payment is made if the surplus is below $170 million. Payments must be issued by June 30 each year to owners of primary residences meeting homestead eligibility, excluding properties occupied by relatives. This applies starting January 1, 2026, using funds appropriated from the general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 1173 appropriates $5 million from state bond proceeds to fund grants under Minnesota's existing Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Program (Minnesota Statutes § 116J.436). The bill authorizes the Commissioner of Management and Budget to issue up to $5 million in state bonds to provide this funding, following established bond procedures under Minnesota law. This funding directly supports local transportation infrastructure projects eligible under the program, which typically benefit municipalities and regional planning organizations. The bill does not create new policy but allocates specific funding for an existing program.

Maddy summaryHF 712 modifies Minnesota's transportation efficiency rules by changing how the Department of Transportation (DOT) uses savings from operational efficiencies. It requires that savings generated under Section 174.53 (15% of trunk highway fund appropriations above base amounts) must be redirected to fund trunk highway construction, maintenance, or rehabilitation projects. These funds are specifically directed toward the "corridors of commerce program" outlined in Section 161.088. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to funds reallocated after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 1174 modifies Minnesota's driver and vehicle services by establishing online license renewal for eligible applicants, requiring vision exams for online renewals, and changing fee structures. It mandates that deputy registrars handling no-fee transactions (like corrections or title surrenders) receive payments of $9 per renewal and $13 per other transaction from a dedicated fund. The bill also adjusts vehicle registration fees ($8 for renewals, $12 for other transactions) and specifies how these fees are allocated to state accounts for operations and technology. These changes directly affect drivers renewing licenses online, deputy registrars processing transactions, and the Department of Public Safety managing fees. The law takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 790 allocates $7.2 million for fiscal year 2025, and $2.9 million each for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to cover staff and equipment costs for additional Minnesota State Patrol troopers. The funds specifically support new trooper staffing and necessary equipment, but cannot be used for permanent capitol security troopers or nonsworn officers. This bill directly affects the State Patrol by providing dedicated funding to expand operational capacity. The appropriation is effective upon final enactment, with no additional policy changes beyond the specified funding.

Maddy summaryHF 789 repeals a provision in Minnesota law that prohibited waste collectors from charging higher fees to residents who do not recycle compared to those who do. This bill directly affects residents using municipal solid waste services and the waste management authorities that set collection fees. The key change removes the requirement that licensing authorities must prevent waste collectors from imposing greater charges on non-recycling households. This policy shift allows waste collectors to potentially implement fee structures based on recycling participation, though the bill itself does not mandate such fees. The repeal targets Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 115A.93, subdivision 3, specifically removing the prior prohibition.

Maddy summaryHF 408 appropriates $26,755,000 from state bond proceeds to fund drinking water infrastructure improvements in the city of Minnetrista. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds to provide this funding, which will be granted to Minnetrista for designing, constructing, and equipping upgrades to its water system. These improvements specifically target enhancing the system's resiliency, storage capacity, and treatment capabilities. The funds are directly allocated to Minnetrista's infrastructure, with no broader statewide application.