Rep. Heather Keeler

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 2032 establishes mental health case management and community support services specifically for adults with complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). It directly affects individuals meeting defined C-PTSD criteria, including significant PTSD symptoms interfering with daily life due to intergenerational, racial, or historical trauma, plus documentation from a mental health professional. The bill requires providers of emergency, outpatient, or residential mental health services to refer eligible clients to case management upon consent, documenting these referrals. Key provisions include mandating culturally sensitive assessments and written professional opinions verifying eligibility and the need for ongoing support to prevent worsening symptoms.

Maddy summaryHF 2031 removes an existing exclusion in Minnesota law that prevented people on probation or parole from accessing certain mental health services. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 245.50 to delete the provision barring contracts for services to individuals "on probation or parole." This change directly affects Minnesotans under community supervision (probation or parole) who need mental health care. The policy shift enables these individuals to access existing mental health services through state contracts, without creating new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends time limits for tax increment financing (TIF) in Moorhead's District No. 31. It changes Minnesota law to allow the city a 10-year period (instead of 5) to use tax increment revenue for redevelopment projects, and extends the subsequent period for using that revenue to 11 years. The change directly affects Moorhead's city government and developers working within TIF District No. 31. This adjustment provides more time for the city to fund redevelopment projects using future tax growth within the designated district.

Maddy summaryHF 1166 creates a $500,000 annual grant program (for fiscal years 2026-2030) to expand access to assistive technology and remote support services for Minnesotans with disabilities. The grant is awarded to nonprofit organizations meeting specific criteria, requiring them to fund training for service providers, schools, and individuals with disabilities; support advocacy groups; and develop accessible resources. Recipients must submit annual reports by June 30 detailing training participants, impacts on quality of life and safety, and final evaluations after the grant period ends. This bill directly affects disability service providers, advocacy organizations, and people with disabilities by improving technology access and community participation.

Maddy summaryHF 2054 provides a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials purchased specifically for the Moorhead City Hall renovation project. It allows Moorhead City to pay sales tax on eligible materials upfront and then receive a refund, covering purchases made between March 1, 2025, and June 1, 2027. The exemption applies only to materials used in the City Hall renovation, not general city projects, and refunds must be processed after June 30, 2025. The bill retroactively covers purchases made after February 28, 2025, with funding coming from the state general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 1413 modifies Minnesota's education reporting requirements by adding a new definition for "consistent attendance" to school performance reports. The bill defines consistent attendance as a student attending more than 90% of school days while enrolled, requiring at least half an academic year of enrollment to be counted. Schools and districts must report this data annually, with the commissioner required to post it publicly by September 1 each year (starting September 1, 2025). This change directly affects all Minnesota public schools and districts that report to the state education department.

Maddy summaryHF 953 requires all licensed Minnesota hospitals and birth centers to provide new parents with written materials before a baby's discharge. These materials, developed and approved by the state health commissioner, teach parents how to recognize signs of physical abuse in infants and how to report suspected abuse. The bill directly affects hospitals/birth centers (via mandatory education) and new parents (as recipients of the materials). It focuses on concrete policy changes: standardized, commissioner-approved resources for early intervention, not on outcomes or advocacy.

Maddy summaryHF 1812 establishes a state-run Minnesota Health Plan to guarantee comprehensive, affordable health care for every Minnesota resident. The plan covers all necessary medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care services without co-pays, with premiums based on income. It creates new state entities including the Minnesota Health Board, Health Fund, Office of Health Quality and Planning, a patient advocacy ombudsman, and an auditor for the plan. The bill also requests a federal waiver under the Affordable Care Act to modify certain health insurance requirements and appropriates funding for implementation.

Maddy summaryHF 1820 appropriates $40 million from state bonds to fund a new hospital facility in Mahnomen. The funds will be provided as a grant to the Mahnomen Health Center Joint Powers Board to cover construction, furnishings, and equipment costs. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $40 million in bonds under Minnesota's bond laws to finance this project. This directly affects Mahnomen residents by enabling the development of a new healthcare facility in their community.