Rep. Patty Acomb

Maddy summaryHF 3458 exempts tribal lands in Minnesota from rules that grant electric utilities exclusive rights within their service areas. The bill specifically removes these restrictions within the boundaries of Minnesota's 11 sovereign Indian nations, as defined by state law. This means utilities can provide electric service on tribal lands without needing written consent from other utilities that hold exclusive rights in surrounding areas. The change directly affects the 11 tribal nations and electric utilities operating in the state.

Maddy summaryHF 3359 creates a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials used in six specific projects in Wayzata, Minnesota, between January 2026 and June 2030. The exemption applies to materials purchased for Depot Park expansion, Lake Minnetonka community docks, shoreline restoration, the Section Foreman House restoration, Eco Park construction, and a regional multiuse trail. Businesses purchasing eligible materials for these projects will pay sales tax upfront but receive a refund through the state treasurer, with refunds processed after June 2026. The exemption covers purchases made after December 31, 2025, and before July 1, 2030, and the state will appropriate funds from the general fund to cover the refunds.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Wayzata to use tax increment financing (TIF) funds from District No. 6 for specific local projects that would otherwise be restricted under standard rules. It authorizes spending on a lakefront pedestrian walkway, Eco Park improvements (including shoreline restoration and water quality projects), historic Section Foreman House restoration, and accessibility upgrades at Depot Park. The bill modifies standard TIF expenditure rules to permit these projects, directly affecting Wayzata's development plans for the Panoway on Wayzata Bay area. These changes are limited to Wayzata's District No. 6 and require compliance with state administrative procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 3434 bans the possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons (like AR-15s and AK-47s) and large-capacity ammunition magazines (holding more than 10 rounds) in Minnesota. It defines these weapons by specific models (e.g., Colt AR-15, Beretta AR-70) or features (folding stocks, pistol grips, threaded barrels). The bill creates criminal penalties for possessing these banned items and amends state law to clarify prohibited firearms and magazines. It directly affects individuals who own or possess these specific weapons or magazines. The law does not cover all semiautomatic firearms but targets models and features associated with military-style weapons.

Maddy summaryHF 3361 authorizes the city of Wayzata to impose a 1% sales tax on restaurant and food/beverage sales (including liquor) within its limits. This tax would directly affect restaurants and food service businesses operating in Wayzata. Proceeds must be used exclusively for city parks operations/maintenance, public safety programs, and downtown business attraction efforts. The city may choose to collect the tax itself or partner with the state revenue commissioner for administration.

Maddy summaryHF 703 requires Minnesota health insurance plans to cover cancer imaging and clinical genetic testing for individuals with a personal or family history of cancer or determined to have an increased cancer risk by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. The bill mandates that these services - defined as evidence-based imaging scans and germline multigene genetic tests for inherited cancer mutations - be provided without cost-sharing (like deductibles or co-pays). An exception applies if covering these services before meeting a deductible would make an enrollee ineligible for health savings accounts or catastrophic health plans, in which case coverage begins after the deductible is met. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2026, for all health plans offered or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 1080 appropriates $25 million from state bond proceeds to fund trail improvements across 52 miles of Hennepin County's regional trail system. The funds will be provided to the Three Rivers Park District to build 10.7 miles of new trails, repair 11.4 miles of existing trails, and extend the life of 30.2 miles of current trails. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $25 million in bonds to cover these costs, following Minnesota's bond issuance procedures. This funding directly benefits Hennepin County residents who use the regional trail network and the Three Rivers Park District as the project recipient.

Maddy summaryHF 2130 modifies several driver's license and ignition interlock requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). It extends the required use period for ignition interlock devices after license reinstatement and adds criminal penalties for drivers who operate vehicles without these devices. The bill also adjusts procedures for license revocations, judicial review of extensions, temporary license issuance, and the process for reissuing impounded license plates. These changes primarily affect drivers with DUI convictions who are required to use ignition interlocks or face license restrictions.

Maddy summarySF 2 is a comprehensive energy and climate funding bill that allocates over $25 million across two years (2026-2027) to support Minnesota's clean energy transition. It provides specific funding for vermiculite insulation removal in low-income homes ($150,000/year), natural gas utility innovation plans ($189,000/year), community solar gardens ($961,000/year), and energy benchmarking ($301,000/year), while authorizing natural gas utilities to issue "extraordinary event bonds" during emergencies. The bill directly affects state agencies (like the Department of Commerce and Public Utilities Commission), natural gas utilities, community solar projects, and homeowners eligible for weatherization assistance. Key mechanisms include mandatory utility fee assessments for community solar programs and new requirements for utilities to file transportation electrification plans. The legislation modifies multiple energy statutes to implement these funding and policy changes.

Maddy summaryHF 7 appropriates $12.6 million annually to the Minnesota Department of Commerce and $13.3 million to the Public Utilities Commission for energy programs. It funds specific initiatives including $150,000 yearly for vermiculite insulation remediation in weatherization-eligible homes, $961,000 yearly for community solar garden administration (assessed directly to utilities), and $500,000 yearly to expand clean energy resource teams. The bill modifies existing energy finance structures rather than creating new regulations, focusing on directing state funds toward implementation of current energy policies. This directly affects the Department of Commerce, natural gas utilities, community solar providers, and households participating in weatherization programs.