Rep. Andrew Myers

Maddy summaryHF 406 appropriates $30 million from state bonds to fund a new water treatment facility in the city of Mound. The facility will address elevated manganese levels in Mound's drinking water supply, directly affecting residents who rely on that water source. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to this amount to provide the funds, which will be granted to Mound through the Public Facilities Authority for construction, equipment, and furnishing. This is a concrete funding mechanism for a specific infrastructure project, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Maddy summaryHF 316 creates a new tax subtraction for Minnesota taxpayers receiving income from retirement savings plans, such as 401(k)s or IRAs. It allows a maximum subtraction of $12,000 for married couples filing jointly or surviving spouses, and $6,000 for other filers, subject to a 20% reduction for adjusted gross income over $32,000. The subtraction is unavailable to taxpayers claiming other specific subtractions under Minnesota law. This policy directly affects individuals receiving retirement income who file Minnesota tax returns, providing limited tax relief based on filing status and income level. The bill takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 411 would provide free permanent fishing licenses to Minnesota residents aged 65 or older. The bill amends state law to require license issuers to provide these licenses without charge, replacing the standard annual fee. Seniors can use a valid driver's license or Minnesota ID as proof of age and residency when obtaining the license. This policy directly affects eligible senior residents by eliminating a recurring cost for recreational fishing.

Maddy summaryHF 407 appropriates $1.5 million from Minnesota's general fund for the Westonka Community Food Shelf to build a new facility. The funds cover predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipment for a new location. This appropriation is available for fiscal year 2026 and remains active until the project is completed or abandoned. The bill directly affects the Westonka Community Food Shelf by providing resources to expand its physical infrastructure.

Maddy summaryHF 405 establishes Minnesota's Skills Path Program, creating structured pathways for high school students to earn college credit while gaining paid work experience in skilled trades like manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and IT. The program requires partnerships between high schools, colleges, and employers to combine classroom learning with employment-based training (such as apprenticeships) and dual credit opportunities. Schools receiving state grants (up to $50,000 per school annually) must coordinate academic, vocational, and work-based learning, with funding covering student expenses like tools and books - not wages. This directly affects Minnesota high school students in career-focused programs, participating schools, and local employers in skilled industries.

Maddy summaryHF 404 appropriates $13,287,000 from state bond proceeds to fund street reconstruction and infrastructure upgrades in the city of Excelsior. The funds cover water mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, curbs, gutters, and related improvements, including work done by the city before the bill's effective date. The state will issue bonds up to this amount to provide the grant, following Minnesota's bond procedures. This bill directly affects Excelsior's public infrastructure projects and requires the city to follow its Pavement Management Plan.

Maddy summaryHF 631 modifies Minnesota's property tax exclusion for veterans with service-connected disabilities. It increases the exclusion amount from $150,000 to $300,000 for veterans with a 100% permanent disability (certified by the VA), calculated as 1.5 times the statewide median homestead value. The bill also extends this $300,000 exclusion to a surviving spouse who owns the homestead, resides there permanently, and meets VA certification requirements after the veteran's death. To qualify, veterans or spouses must apply annually by December 31 and notify assessors of ownership or residency changes. This directly affects veterans with 100% disability, their surviving spouses, and primary family caregivers of eligible veterans.

Maddy summaryHF 317 creates an automatic refund program for Minnesota individual taxpayers when the state has a budget surplus. It allows qualifying taxpayers (individuals or married couples who filed Minnesota income tax returns by June 30 in an odd year and had tax liability) to receive a refund equal to their prior year's tax liability multiplied by a percentage calculated from the state's unrestricted budget balance. The refund is paid automatically by the commissioner of revenue by January 31 each odd year, without requiring taxpayers to file new claims or amended returns. Funds for these refunds are appropriated annually from the general fund by December 31 of each odd year, with refunds effective for those due by December 31, 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 272 amends Minnesota Statutes section 346.021 to clarify requirements for people who find lost animals (called "estrays"). It requires finders to notify the owner within 7 days if they know who owns the animal, or to post a detailed notice with local officials within 10 days (including animal description and location) if they don’t know the owner. If a finder fails to provide this notice, they become liable for double the damages the owner suffers. This bill directly affects individuals who find stray animals, establishing clear notice rules and financial consequences for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's individual income tax rules by allowing taxpayers to subtract Social Security benefits and public pension income from their taxable income. It establishes specific dollar limits and phase-out thresholds based on a taxpayer's filing status and provisional income, ensuring that higher earners gradually lose access to these subtractions. The changes apply to retirees receiving benefits from state pension plans and aim to align state tax treatment more closely with federal standards for public pensions. These provisions take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2022.