Rep. Andrew Myers

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers to stop at least 20 feet away from a school bus displaying flashing red lights while children are boarding or exiting. It directly affects all drivers approaching school buses on Minnesota roads, mandating they remain stopped until the red lights cease flashing. The bill also adds a new provision warning drivers that amber lights indicate red lights will soon activate, requiring them to prepare to stop. These changes aim to improve safety for children near school bus stops. The bill is currently pending passage after committee approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires wage remediation for individual healthcare providers in Minnesota if a retroactive rate increase is approved by the federal government after a delay. It ensures that providers covered by the collective bargaining agreement with SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Iowa receive back pay for the period between the original effective date and the actual federal approval date. The commissioner of human services must issue instructions to implement these wage adjustments as soon as federal approval is received, and the law takes effect the day after it is enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily suspends the hospital surcharge that Minnesota hospitals must pay to the state's medical assistance account. It amends existing state law to prohibit the 1.4 percent to 1.56 percent fee starting July 1, 2026, through July 1, 2027. The surcharge applies to most Minnesota hospitals but excludes federal Indian Health Service facilities and regional treatment centers. The change is set to take effect immediately upon final enactment of the legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a task force to study pain associated with specific medical procedures for women, including cesarean sections, biopsies, and intrauterine device insertions. The task force will consist of medical professionals, pain management experts, and women who have experienced these procedures, with members serving without pay but receiving expense reimbursement. Its main duties include collecting data on these procedures, gathering input from patients and providers, and exploring ways to reduce the need for these procedures or find alternatives. The group must meet at least quarterly and submit a final report to state legislators by January 1, 2028, after which the task force will disband.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers of menstrual products sold in Minnesota to list any intentionally added synthetic ingredients on the outer packaging that consumers see first. The law directly affects companies producing or distributing menstrual products within the state, mandating clear disclosure of synthetic components on product labels. Enforcement of this requirement would follow existing state commerce laws, with penalties for non-compliance determined by current regulatory procedures. The legislation aims to increase transparency for consumers while maintaining oversight through established commercial regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's state tax code to align with recent federal changes regarding dependent care assistance programs. It directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who receive employer-provided dependent care benefits by ensuring their state tax treatment matches federal rules. The key provision amends the state's definition of the Internal Revenue Code to include new federal exclusions for dependent care assistance, with changes applying retroactively to when the federal law took effect. This adjustment ensures Minnesota residents do not pay state tax on dependent care assistance that is already excluded from federal taxable income.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $1 million in state bonds to fund the rehabilitation of the water tower in the city of Spring Park. The money will be provided through a grant to the city via the Public Facilities Authority, which will use the funds for construction work on the water tower. The commissioner of management and budget is directed to sell and issue the bonds according to existing state laws and constitutional requirements. This legislation directly affects the city of Spring Park by providing financial resources for infrastructure maintenance and development.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota residents to deduct qualified overtime compensation from their state income tax, mirroring a federal tax provision. It directly affects workers who earn overtime pay and file Minnesota state income tax returns. The law adds a new subtraction category to state tax calculations, permitting this deduction for taxable years starting after December 31, 2024, with the provision remaining in effect through 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes $3,078,000 in state funding for municipal infrastructure improvements in the city of Spring Park. The money will be used to upgrade water and sewer systems, reconstruct streets, perform utility work, and build a multiuse trail along Sunset Drive between Shoreline Drive and Shadywood Road. The state will issue bonds to provide these funds, and the Public Facilities Authority will manage the project. The legislation takes effect immediately after final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 641 expands Minnesota's fourth-degree assault law to specifically protect healthcare workers. It makes it a felony to physically assault a nurse, physician, or other healthcare provider in a hospital emergency department, causing physical injury. The penalty includes up to two years in prison, a $4,000 fine, or both. This law applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2025, and directly affects healthcare workers providing emergency care. The bill adds this protection alongside existing safeguards for firefighters and emergency medical personnel.