Rep. Andrew Myers

Maddy summaryHF 2100 modifies Minnesota school funding by increasing the amount school districts can raise locally through optional levies starting in fiscal year 2027. It raises the first-tier local revenue from $300 to $400 per adjusted pupil unit (for 2027+), while adjusting second-tier levy limits to $671,345 per pupil unit by 2027. The bill also reduces referendum allowances by $424 from previous calculations and sets new limits for future years. These changes directly affect all Minnesota public school districts in their local revenue generation. The bill appropriates funds for the Department of Education and general education aid for fiscal years 2026-2027.

Maddy summaryHF 412 requires members of Minnesota's education policy and finance legislative committees to observe a teacher or administrator for at least 12 hours over a two-year period. Committee members must submit detailed reports - including date, school, and grade levels observed - to legislative leadership, with all reports published online by the Legislative Reference Library. The House and Senate are also required to adopt rules to implement these requirements. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 530 proposes adding a constitutional amendment requiring a three-fifths vote in both legislative chambers to approve any law conveying state land exceeding 640 acres for less than its market value. This would directly affect state land transactions, requiring broader legislative consensus for such sales. The bill mandates that if adopted, the amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election with a specific "yes/no" question. The key provision changes the standard for approving below-market-value land conveyances from a simple majority to a supermajority vote. The amendment would apply only to land sales exceeding 640 acres, not smaller transactions.

Maddy summaryHF 1426 establishes a statewide program requiring manufacturers of electronic products (like circuit boards and batteries) to fund collection and recycling of covered items through a reimbursement board. It directly affects electronics manufacturers by mandating their financial responsibility for end-of-life products and consumers by creating designated collection sites. The bill prohibits mercury in batteries and defines specific categories of "covered products," including circuit boards and batteries (excluding lead-acid types), while exempting medical devices and vehicles. It also appropriates funds to implement the program and replaces outdated battery management rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a voluntary grant program in Minnesota to help schools purchase and set up video analytics software designed to improve safety. Eligible recipients include public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools, which can use the funds for software that detects threats, monitors restricted areas, and sends real-time alerts without needing to buy new cameras. The program includes strict privacy rules, such as default facial masking and limits on facial recognition, while requiring schools to report on how the technology improves safety outcomes. The state will provide at least six grants to schools in the metro area and six to those outside it, with a report due by January 2027 to track the program's progress.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's school lunch funding and eligibility rules, primarily affecting school districts and families based on income. It establishes a new "enhanced school meals program" where state-paid free lunches are available to students whose families earn up to 500 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, rather than just those meeting the lower standard for traditional free meals. The legislation also sets specific state reimbursement rates for different types of meals and requires schools to adopt policies that protect student dignity by prohibiting "lunch shaming" or withdrawing food from students with unpaid balances. Additionally, the bill creates new funding streams for school wellness, resiliency, and behavioral health services. These changes are designed to take effect starting in the 2027 fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires law enforcement officers to notify a petitioner at least 24 hours before serving a harassment restraining order on the respondent, if requested by the petitioner. The notification must be made through reasonable efforts such as texting, calling, or emailing using available contact information. This change directly affects individuals seeking protection from harassment in Minnesota and law enforcement officers serving restraining orders. The provision adds a new subdivision to Minnesota Statutes 609.748 to establish this notification requirement.

Maddy summaryHF 3687 modifies Minnesota's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare coverage for chiropractic services. The bill removes the previous age restriction (limiting coverage to those under 21) and establishes new rules: chiropractic care for spinal pain, chronic conditions, and related services is covered for all ages, but limited to 24 visits per year without prior authorization. It also restricts x-ray coverage to specific spine examinations necessary for diagnosing subluxation. This affects all MinnesotaCare and medical assistance recipients seeking chiropractic care, changing coverage from age-limited to broadly applicable with visit and x-ray restrictions. The changes take effect January 1, 2027, or after federal approval.

Maddy summaryHF 3602 requires all Minnesota public schools (K-12) to develop and adopt evidence-based school safety plans by May 2028, with the Minnesota School Safety Center reviewing and approving these plans. The bill establishes a School Safety Advisory Council, appropriates funding for the Center to create a model safety plan, and mandates that schools include mental health support and positive climate efforts in their plans. Schools failing to adopt approved plans must notify parents and staff by August 2028, and the Center must publicly report on compliance by December 2028. The law defines "evidence-based" using research standards like experimental studies or strong research rationale, and requires the Center to employ at least two mental health professionals.

Maddy summaryHF 3127 modifies Minnesota's pass-through entity tax election process, allowing certain businesses (like partnerships and S corporations) to file a single tax return instead of requiring each owner to file individually. It specifies that qualifying entities must meet ownership thresholds (over 50% of qualifying owners) to elect this tax, and the election is irrevocable for the tax year. The bill clarifies that the tax amount equals each qualifying owner's income multiplied by Minnesota's highest individual tax rate, without allowing standard deductions. This directly affects pass-through business owners and entities filing under Minnesota Statutes 289A.08 and 290.06. The changes streamline tax filing for these entities while maintaining the tax calculation method.