Rep. Cheryl Youakim

Maddy summaryHF 2352 increases funding for Minnesota schools offering approved recovery programs that support students recovering from substance abuse. It raises the maximum annual grant per program from $125,000 to $325,000 to cover costs for recovery staff, student support, and approved transportation. The bill appropriates $1.95 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.95 million for 2027, with unused 2026 funds carrying over to 2027. These changes apply to programs recognized by the state and take effect starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands tax increment financing (TIF) revenue uses for Minnetonka, Richfield, and St. Louis Park. It allows these cities to redirect up to 15% more TIF revenue (previously limited to local projects) to transfer directly to local housing trust funds. Funds transferred must support rental housing for households at or below 80% of area median income or homeownership for households at or below 120% of area median income. The transferred funds no longer count as TIF revenue for annual reporting purposes under state law.

Maddy summaryHF 2043 appropriates $250,000 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Education for a three-year student attendance marketing campaign. The campaign must raise awareness about attendance importance and absenteeism consequences, address barriers to school attendance, and be inclusive for all public school students. The Department must issue a request for proposals, award contracts to organizations with proven outreach capacity, and require post-campaign reports detailing goals, strategies, outcomes, and fund usage. This one-time funding is available only for fiscal year 2026 and expires June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 31 modifies how Minnesota school districts calculate eligibility for compensatory revenue funding (used to support students from low-income backgrounds). It changes the method to combine both direct certification (using existing eligibility data) and application of education benefits to determine funding. The bill also allows districts to allocate up to 20% of compensatory funds off-site for broader student needs, while requiring 80% to stay at the school building level. Additionally, it establishes a Compensatory Revenue Task Force to review the system and updates professional development requirements for teachers under the Read Act.

Maddy summaryHF 2142 modifies Minnesota's historic structure rehabilitation tax credit program to allow a second assignment of credit certificates. Previously, credit certificates could only be assigned once to another taxpayer; this bill permits the initial recipient or first assignee to transfer the credit to a second assignee. The bill requires any assignment (including the second) to be reported to the state commissioner within 30 days. This change directly affects developers and taxpayers involved in historic rehabilitation projects who use the credit for financing, making it easier to secure project funding through multiple credit transfers.

Maddy summaryHF 35 requires all health insurance plans in Minnesota to create a maternal mental health program by January 1, 2026. The program must ensure comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum individuals by mandating screenings during the perinatal period, requiring fair reimbursement for providers who conduct screenings or provide treatment, and ensuring timely referrals to mental health specialists when needed. This directly affects health insurance plans covering these services and aims to improve access to mental health care for this population. The bill prohibits unreasonable delays in referrals for clinically indicated cases, such as positive mental health screenings or reports of suicidal thoughts.

Maddy summaryHF 1762 proposes adding a new constitutional amendment to Minnesota's state constitution. If approved by voters, it would guarantee all persons equal rights under state law and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including protections for pregnancy decisions, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation. The amendment would apply to all state actions and agencies, requiring any discriminatory state action to be the "least restrictive means" of achieving a "compelling governmental interest." The proposed amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election, with implementation starting January 1, 2027, if ratified.

Maddy summaryHF 34, the "Fair Competition Act," regulates monopolies and monopsonies (when one buyer dominates a market) in Minnesota. It prohibits businesses from using monopoly or monopsony power to control prices, fix rates, or exclude competition, and bans price discrimination. The law applies to businesses operating in Minnesota or affecting Minnesota commerce, with civil penalties up to $5 million for large corporations per violation. Enforcement is provided through the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and criminal penalties apply for willful violations of price-fixing or collusion provisions. The bill amends existing antitrust statutes (Minnesota Statutes 325D.49-325D.66) to add these specific prohibitions and penalty structures.

Maddy summaryHF 1359 increases funding for solid waste management by changing how fees collected from waste management are allocated. Starting in 2026, 7% of these fees will go to a resource management account (rising to 20% in 2027 and 30% after 2028), instead of the general fund. The funds must be distributed to counties for waste management programs under state law. This directly affects counties receiving these allocations and changes the percentage of fees dedicated to environmental resource management over time. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases funding for career and technical education (CTE) programs in Minnesota school districts by raising the reimbursement rate from 35% to 50% of eligible program costs. It establishes new annual funding caps ($17.85 million for 2012, $15.52 million for 2013, $20.66 million for 2014) and creates a revenue guarantee ensuring districts receive at least the previous year's funding or 100% of approved costs. For fiscal year 2026 and later, it sets a fixed $46.46 million annual funding target for CTE programs. The bill directly affects school districts operating approved CTE programs, ensuring stable funding for staff salaries, instructional supplies, and program development.