Rep. Heather Keeler

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota municipalities to hold at least two public hearings before approving data center development projects. The law mandates that specific information about the project, including the applicant and end user names, facility size and location, security guard details, and utility requirements, be disclosed to the public at least 48 hours before each hearing. These disclosure rules apply regardless of any private agreements that might otherwise prevent the sharing of such information. The requirements would take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply to counties, cities, and towns when considering rezoning petitions or special use permits for data centers.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Department of Health to join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. The commissioner must identify the necessary application process by September 1, 2026, and submit the application by December 1, 2026. This action aims to integrate the state's health response capabilities with a global system for monitoring and addressing disease outbreaks. The legislation does not alter existing funding or staffing but establishes a specific timeline for this international partnership.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires companies applying for a certificate of need to build a petroleum pipeline in Minnesota to include detailed demand forecasts in their application. The bill directly affects pipeline developers seeking approval from the Public Utilities Commission for transporting crude oil, motor fuel, or refined petroleum products. Applicants must provide annual demand projections for both Minnesota and neighboring states over a 15-year period, based on specific factors like population growth, vehicle efficiency, electric vehicle adoption rates, and fuel prices. The legislation also mandates that applications explain how changes in assumptions about oil prices and transportation infrastructure could impact their demand estimates.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $47 million in bonds to fund grants for emergency shelter facilities for people experiencing homelessness. The funds can be used by eligible applicants including tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and local housing authorities to build or operate safe shelter facilities. The state commissioner of administration will manage the bond issuance and establish a special fund to handle the proceeds and debt payments. The bonds may be structured with terms up to 21 years and can be sold at public or private sale to raise the necessary capital for these housing projects.

Maddy summaryHF 3643 establishes Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park in Ramsey County, specifically within St. Paul, as a new public park. The bill designates precise boundaries for the park using 18 directional points in St. Paul and requires that no park permit or entry fee be charged. It directs the commissioner of natural resources to manage the park under standard state park rules, while specifying that the commissioner of administration and Minnesota Historical Society retain authority over existing buildings and monuments within the park. The legislation also appropriates funds for the park’s establishment, directly affecting public access to this newly designated green space in the city.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to transfer all state-owned land within one mile of the Upper Red Lake shoreline and all land within the Red Lake State Forest boundaries to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians without payment. The legislation mandates that the commissioner identify any legal or funding obstacles to these transfers and submit a detailed report by January 15, 2026, to relevant legislative committees with recommendations for resolving those barriers. Additionally, the bill appropriates $20 million in fiscal year 2026 to fund the land conveyance process, with funds available until June 30, 2035, and may be used to acquire additional land needed to facilitate the transfers. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals previous sales tax exemptions for preferred seating and amenities at athletic facilities, meaning these items will now be subject to sales tax when purchased with event tickets. It also provides funding for safe harbor shelter and housing grants to support homeless assistance programs. The legislation defines various retail sales for tax purposes, including bundled transactions and promotional items, while appropriating money for the housing grants.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes eligibility requirements for students to participate in postsecondary enrollment options in Minnesota. It requires postsecondary institutions to set criteria based on grade point average, standardized test performance, and class rank for students to enroll in college-level courses. The legislation also allows schools to recommend students for enrollment even if they don't meet the standard criteria, while prohibiting students who fail a course from retaking it the following quarter or semester. The bill would take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to public and private postsecondary institutions in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota schools to provide paid orientation and professional development for paraprofessionals, Title I aides, and other instructional support staff, with at least eight hours annually required starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The legislation mandates that schools consult with employee representatives when planning training and establishes a reimbursement system to cover the cost of these training hours through the state commissioner of education. Additionally, the bill updates qualifications for paraprofessionals to include options such as two years of college credits, an associate degree, or passing a state-approved assessment, while also providing temporary funding for test preparation and additional training in fiscal year 2026.