Rep. Jim Joy

Maddy summaryHF 358 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit Minnesota governors to two terms in office. If approved by voters in 2026, the amendment would change the state constitution to state that "a person elected twice to the office of governor is no longer an eligible candidate." The measure requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with the ballot question asking "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to limit a governor to two terms?" This change would apply to all future governor elections, affecting any candidate seeking a third term after the amendment takes effect. The bill does not change current term limits for governors serving before the amendment is approved.

Maddy summaryHF 2 requires state agency employees to immediately report suspected fraud to law enforcement and legislative committee leaders when they have reason to believe fraud exists in agency programs. It mandates that all state agencies post current organizational charts online with contact details for leadership and division heads. The bill strengthens grant management by requiring agencies to conduct unannounced monitoring visits before final payments for grants over $50,000 (and annually for grants over $250,000), perform financial reconciliations prior to disbursement, and withhold funds from grantees failing to submit required progress reports. Violating these grant management requirements constitutes a misdemeanor under the bill.

Maddy summaryHF 1200 exempts cooperative electric associations in Minnesota from four specific clean energy standards under Minnesota Statutes § 216B.1691. The bill adds a new exemption (subdivision 11) that removes these member-owned utilities from requirements for eligible energy technology, solar energy, carbon-free energy, and distributed solar energy standards. This directly affects cooperative electric associations, which serve many rural and community-based areas across Minnesota. The change modifies the existing law to exclude these cooperatives from the renewable energy targets applied to other electric utilities. The bill does not alter the standards themselves but removes a category of utilities from compliance obligations.

Maddy summaryHF 1264 increases Minnesota's standard gross vehicle weight limit from 80,000 to 108,000 pounds for commercial trucks and eliminates special hauling and overweight permits. The bill modifies tax schedules in Minnesota Statutes to reflect the new weight limit, including a new "T" category for vehicles weighing 78,001-108,000 pounds with a $1,760 tax rate. It directly affects commercial trucking operators who previously required special permits for heavier loads. The bill repeals multiple existing permit-related statutes (including 169.826, 169.86, and 169.865 sections) to align with the new weight standard. This change simplifies compliance for trucking companies operating within the updated weight limit.

Maddy summaryHF 1331 requires the commissioner of natural resources to conduct an annual statewide survey to estimate Minnesota's wolf population. The survey must cover the entire state - not just historic wolf habitats - and be completed each year. This amendment to Minnesota Statutes section 97B.646 (wolf management) adds this requirement to the existing framework, which already includes a wolf management plan and quarterly mortality reporting. The bill directly affects state wildlife management practices under the Department of Natural Resources.

Maddy summaryHF 1243 modifies Minnesota's exceptions to vehicle window tinting requirements. It clarifies that medical exemptions require a physician's prescription specifying the exact light transmittance percentage needed, whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and an expiration date (max two years). The bill also explicitly allows tinting on rear windows of pickup trucks, certain vans, funeral vehicles, limousines, and police vehicles. These changes apply to prescriptions issued on or after July 1, 2025, and directly affect drivers seeking medical exemptions or operating the specified vehicle types.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits local government officials (mayors, city councils, county boards, or chief law enforcement officers) from disarming peace officers who are in good standing and not under investigation or disciplinary action, unless another law specifically authorizes it. It directly affects peace officers and the local officials who manage their employment. The key provision amends Minnesota Statutes section 626.8452 to add this restriction, ensuring qualified officers cannot be disarmed without legal justification. The law takes effect the day after it is enacted.

Maddy summaryHF 900 establishes the "Constitutional Integrity and Values in Law (CIVIL) Act" for Minnesota counties. It allows counties to pass a resolution designating themselves as "constitutional counties," enabling them to refuse using county resources (funds, staff, property) to enforce any federal law or regulation they believe conflicts with the U.S. Constitution. This bill directly affects county governments by giving them a formal mechanism to opt out of enforcing certain federal requirements. The provisions take effect the day after the bill is enacted. The bill does not change federal law or directly impact residents' daily lives.

Maddy summaryHF 896 amends Minnesota law to permit certain retired law enforcement officers who are authorized to carry firearms to possess them on school property, changing the penalty from a felony to a misdemeanor. It directly affects retired officers with valid firearm authorization, allowing them to carry weapons in schools under specific conditions. The key provision modifies Minnesota Statutes § 609.66, subdivision 1d, to exempt these officers from the general prohibition on firearms in schools (which typically carries felony penalties), while clarifying that such firearms cannot be forfeited. The bill applies to authorized officers on school property but does not override existing rules for active officers or other exceptions. It becomes effective August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 799 allocates $2,365,000 from state bond proceeds to fund the reconstruction of 13th Street in Barnesville, Minnesota, from Trunk Highway 34 to 9th Avenue Southeast. The bill directly affects the city of Barnesville by providing state funding for this paved road project without requiring local matching funds. It authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $2,365,000 under Minnesota's bond laws to cover the cost. This is a concrete infrastructure funding measure targeting a specific street improvement in Barnesville.