Rep. Shelley Buck

Maddy summaryHF 3702 appropriates $20,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the Minnesota Historical Society to provide a grant to a nonprofit organization. The grant funds the repair or replacement of technology needed to digitize legacy media like videotapes, film, audio, and print materials - such as local news, documentaries, and historical stories - preserving Minnesota's history. The nonprofit must use the technology exclusively for converting media to digital format and make all digitized materials publicly accessible. This bill directly affects the nonprofit grant recipient and ensures public access to preserved historical content.

Maddy summaryHF 3357 would prohibit the possession of dangerous weapons (including guns, ammunition, or explosives) in Minnesota's Capitol complex buildings, making it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine. The bill specifically applies to state buildings within the Capitol Area described in chapter 15B, excluding the National Guard Armory. Key exemptions include licensed peace officers on duty, permit holders who notify law enforcement, individuals displaying weapons as evidence with sheriff approval, and retired officers working in security roles under specific federal rules. The law would take effect on August 1, 2026, and directly affects anyone entering Capitol complex buildings, with limited exceptions for authorized personnel and specific lawful activities.

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.