Rep. Jim Nash

Maddy summaryHF 937 makes certain state commissions established by law purely advisory, meaning they can only provide recommendations without decision-making authority. This applies to commissions created for limited purposes and duration, established on or after August 1, 2025. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to override any existing law granting such commissions binding powers, ensuring new commissions cannot make enforceable decisions. Existing commissions are not affected by this change.

Maddy summaryHF 929 expands Minnesota's contractor recovery fund to cover disputes involving private residential pools. The bill modifies the definition of "residential real estate" to explicitly include pools owned and used by homeowners or their families for personal use (not for business). This means the fund - which helps homeowners recover money if a contractor fails to complete work - will now apply to pool installations alongside traditional home construction. It directly affects homeowners who install private pools and contractors who build them, ensuring these projects qualify for fund protections.

Maddy summaryHF 933 limits Minnesota municipalities' ability to require planned unit development (PUD) agreements for residential projects that already comply with existing zoning rules or qualify as conditional uses. It mandates that if a PUD agreement is approved, the municipality must publicly post it online for at least seven days before review (or make it available at city hall if no website exists). The bill also prohibits modifying an approved PUD agreement without consent from all parties involved. This directly affects developers seeking to build residential projects and local governments managing land use approvals.

Maddy summaryHF 928 provides $13 million in state bond funding to replace Laketown Township's entire wastewater system, including pipes, septic tanks, service lines, and lift stations. The funds cover designing, constructing, and equipping the new infrastructure, as well as demolishing old systems and restoring streets. The money comes from bonds issued by the state under Minnesota's bond laws, with the Public Facilities Authority managing the grant. This directly affects Laketown Township residents by upgrading their aging wastewater collection system.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of "prepared food" for sales and use tax purposes. It defines prepared food as items sold with utensils provided by the seller or items that are heated by the seller, mixed, or combined - excluding specific categories like bakery goods (bread, pastries, cookies), unheated meats sold by weight, raw ingredients requiring consumer cooking, and simple processing like slicing. The change directly affects restaurants, food trucks, and retailers selling food, as it determines whether transactions are subject to sales tax. The new definition takes effect for sales after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 935 allows landlords in Minnesota to request criminal background checks from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for nonresident tenant organizers (people who organize tenants but don't live at the property) before they enter the building or exercise organizing rights. Tenant organizers must consent to the check and pay the actual cost to the landlord. Landlords may then deny access if the organizer was convicted of a violent crime (per Minn. Stat. § 624.712) or refuses to consent. This bill directly affects nonresident tenant organizers by creating a new requirement for background checks before they can engage in organizing activities on a property.

Maddy summaryHF 1059 eliminates the Legislative COVID-19 Response Commission by repealing Laws 2022, chapter 50, article 3, section 2. This commission was created in 2020 to oversee state pandemic response efforts and was formally established under the 2022 law. The bill removes the legal foundation for the commission’s existence, ending its authority to operate. It does not create new policies or affect any other government functions. The change is procedural, solely removing an existing commission.

Maddy summaryHF 925 appropriates $3.264 million from state bonds to fund park improvements at Lake Waconia Regional Park in Carver County. The funds will cover predesign, construction, and equipment for specific amenities including a picnic shelter, playground, parking lot, trails, and walkways. The money is allocated through the Metropolitan Council to Carver County for these projects. This bill directly affects Carver County residents and park visitors by enabling physical upgrades to the regional park facility.

Maddy summaryHF 934 appropriates $4.7 million from state bond funds to the city of Waconia for local road improvements related to the reconstruction of Trunk Highway 5. The funds will cover design, construction, and reconstruction of frontage roads, connecting streets, trails, and utility infrastructure between Highway 284/South Olive Street and Main Street (Carver County Highway 59) in Waconia. The state will issue bonds up to $4.7 million to finance this appropriation, following Minnesota's bond procedures. This bill directly affects Waconia residents and local infrastructure projects tied to the Highway 5 reconstruction.

Maddy summaryHF 636 removes the requirement for a permit to carry a firearm in public places for eligible Minnesotans, while creating an optional permit system. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 624.714 to state that anyone not prohibited by state or federal law (and at least 21 years old) may carry a firearm without a permit in public places - defined as government-owned property or private property open to the public, excluding homes, businesses, gun shops, and hunting areas. An optional permit, which requires proof of pistol safety training and background checks for disqualifying offenses, remains available for those who choose it. This change directly affects eligible residents who currently need permits to carry firearms in public, eliminating that barrier while preserving the option for a permit.