Rep. Jim Nash

Maddy summaryHF 2104 eliminates Minnesota's ban on billboard advertising for cannabis and hemp products. Previously, the law prohibited most outdoor billboard ads for these products (allowing only up to two fixed signs on business property), but this bill repeals that restriction. Businesses can now use billboards for advertising, though they must still comply with existing rules preventing ads targeting audiences where 30% or more are under 21 years old. The bill directly affects cannabis and hemp businesses by expanding their advertising options beyond previous limitations.

Maddy summaryHF 2939 postpones the effective dates for multiple provisions of the Minnesota African American Family Preservation and Child Welfare Disproportionality Act from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2029. This bill amends 17 sections of the 2024 law, including requirements for the Human Services Commissioner to disaggregate child welfare data by race and develop a compliance review system for counties. The delay gives state agencies and local counties additional time to implement these specific child welfare monitoring and reporting measures. The bill does not change the substance of the law, only the timeline for when its requirements take effect.

Maddy summaryHF 3032 creates a funding mechanism for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority tied to revenues from electronic pull-tabs (a form of charitable gambling). The bill requires the state commissioner to calculate each year whether current pull-tab revenue exceeds the 2024 base year amount, and if so, appropriates up to $20 million annually from the general fund for stadium improvements. This funding begins July 1, 2026, with the first calculation due March 15, 2026, and the maximum amount is adjusted annually based on specific formulas. The bill directly affects the Sports Facilities Authority by linking its funding to a specific revenue source from charitable gambling activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $900,000 from the state general fund to cover legal fees and expenses if a court orders the government to pay them in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce v. Choi lawsuit (23-CV-02015). The Campaign Finance Board would pay these fees on behalf of all government defendants if a court grants the request. The funds are a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2026, and only trigger if the court awards fees to the plaintiff. It directly affects the government entities involved in the case by providing funding for court-ordered legal costs.

Maddy summaryHF 2514 amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify how joint legislative studies are managed. It modifies the law to explicitly state that the Legislative Coordinating Commission may delegate responsibility and funding for these studies to existing legislative offices, committees, commissions, or state agencies. This change streamlines oversight by allowing existing entities to handle studies without requiring new administrative structures. The bill directly affects how the legislature coordinates its own research efforts and manages related funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 2890) creates new rules for gambling organizations in Minnesota that experience theft of cash, prizes, or inventory. It requires the gambling board to approve fund loss requests if the theft is reported to police and the organization files the request properly. The board may deny requests if an organization has filed two or more such requests within the past year. Crucially, the bill prevents the board from requiring organizations to repay stolen amounts from non-gambling money, even if a request is denied.

Maddy summaryHF 2875 extends Minnesota's existing crime statute for damaging telecommunications equipment to specifically include broadband and cable services. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes § 609.593 by adding "broadband services" and "cable services" to the list of protected infrastructure, which previously covered only traditional telecommunications. This means intentional damage to equipment like routers, cables, fiber lines, or poles used for broadband or cable services would now be punishable under the same criminal penalties. The change directly affects individuals who damage such infrastructure, making these acts subject to criminal prosecution.

Maddy summaryHF 2231 modifies Minnesota's requirements for publishing public notices. It allows local governments (political subdivisions) to post notices online via their website and the Minnesota Newspaper Association's statewide site when a qualified newspaper discontinues publication. The bill requires immediate online posting until a qualified newspaper can be identified, eliminating the need to wait for a new newspaper to become available. This change applies to all public notices mandated by law, rule, or ordinance, ensuring notices remain accessible to the public during newspaper disruptions.

Maddy summaryMinnesota's HF 2824 amends Minnesota Statutes section 97C.395 to establish a year-round (continuous) open season for taking largemouth and smallmouth bass. This change directly affects recreational anglers who fish for these species in Minnesota waters, removing seasonal restrictions that previously applied. The bill adds largemouth and smallmouth bass to the list of fish species already covered under the continuous season provision, which currently includes species like sunfish, crappie, and perch. The amendment modifies the existing statute without altering other seasonal rules for different fish.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the annual deadline for Minnesota's budget reserve report from September 30 to October 30. The commissioner of management and budget must report the recommended percentage of general fund revenue to maintain as a budget reserve to specific legislative committees. The report includes details on whether methodology changes or tax structure shifts affected the recommendation. This is a procedural adjustment to existing reporting requirements under Minnesota Statutes section 16A.152.