Rep. Heather Keeler

Maddy summaryHF 1790 appropriates $3 million annually for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to support the state's 12 regional library systems. The funding must be used to provide educational programs in Minnesota arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage, including promoting Minnesota authors from diverse backgrounds. Funds will be distributed using a specific formula based on Minnesota Statutes 134.355 (75%) plus an additional 25% distributed proportionally among all qualifying library entities. This bill directly affects regional library systems, public libraries, and community programs partnering with them to deliver these educational opportunities.

Maddy summaryHF 62 is a technical correction that moves references to existing student attendance laws from Minnesota Statutes Chapter 120A to their appropriate chapters elsewhere in the statutes. This bill does not change any attendance policies, rules, or requirements for students, schools, or families. It only reorganizes where these laws are codified in the state code for clarity and consistency. The bill has no substantive impact on education practices or student attendance.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of a "debt buyer" to clarify that businesses purchasing charged-off medical debts for collection purposes are considered debt buyers, while excluding nonprofits buying for charitable reasons. It appropriates $5 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to relieve medical debt for eligible residents who couldn't pay after hospitals completed reasonable collection efforts. The grant must be used by June 30, 2028, and Undue Medical Debt must report recipient demographics to state agencies. The bill directly affects low-income Minnesotans with unpaid medical bills and hospitals that previously pursued collections.

Maddy summaryHF 2067 modifies Minnesota school attendance rules by changing how student absences are tracked and reported. It requires school boards to establish written rules for issuing and recording excused absences (replacing current informal practices) and clarifies that students are counted as "in attendance" only when school staff are paid to supervise them. The bill directly affects all Minnesota public school districts and their staff, who must implement these new reporting procedures by July 1, 2025. Key changes include standardized documentation for absences and updated reenrollment notification processes for students returning after extended absences.

Maddy summaryHF 3158 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both the Minnesota House and Senate to authorize public funding for the design, construction, or renovation of a professional sports facility. Currently, a simple majority vote suffices for such funding. The amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election, where they will decide whether to adopt the two-thirds requirement. If approved by voters, this change would become part of the Minnesota Constitution, affecting future legislative decisions on sports facility funding.

Maddy summaryHF 2931 doubles the annual funding for Minnesota's border city enterprise zones from $750,000 to $1.5 million, specifically targeting cities on the state's western border. It expands tax incentives by adding a $5,000 annual income tax credit per new worker and a state-paid property tax credit for new or expanded commercial/industrial facilities. The bill removes prior restrictions on how these funds can be used, allowing municipalities to apply them toward tax reductions for businesses in designated zones. These changes directly affect businesses operating within border city enterprise zones by providing enhanced tax relief options to retain or attract operations.

Maddy summaryHF 3009 modifies Minnesota's multidisciplinary child protection teams to better address missing and murdered Indigenous relatives. The bill requires counties to include at least one representative from a nonprofit organization serving youth at risk of going missing or being murdered, or families with missing and murdered Indigenous relatives, on each team. This addition expands team composition beyond existing members like county welfare agencies and law enforcement. The change aims to improve coordination between child protection systems and organizations supporting Indigenous communities affected by these issues.

Maddy summaryHF 2626 appropriates $5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to the commissioner of health. These funds are designated for community solutions grants focused on healthy child development, as specified under Minnesota Statutes section 145.9285. The bill directly supports local organizations and programs working to improve early childhood health outcomes. It creates a concrete funding mechanism for existing grant programs without changing eligibility rules or creating new requirements. This is a straightforward budget allocation for established child development initiatives.

Maddy summaryHF 1053 requires Minnesota school districts to notify families when a student is dropped from the school roll due to 15 or more consecutive absences during the regular school year. Schools must then contact families to encourage reenrollment and provide the student's contact information to the state Department of Education. The Department of Education must subsequently notify families about community resources, the student's right to return to their school, and other accessible educational options. This bill, effective July 1, 2025, directly affects school districts, families of unenrolled students, and the Department of Education.

Maddy summaryHF 1005 adjusts payment rates for healthcare providers under Minnesota's medical assistance program. It increases reimbursement rates for certain residential services, sets a new statewide rate for behavioral health home services, and adjusts physician professional service rates. These changes directly affect hospitals, clinics, and care providers receiving state medical assistance payments for these specific services. The bill amends existing statutes to implement these rate adjustments while requiring budget neutrality for hospital payments. It does not create new programs but modifies existing payment structures for covered services.