Rep. Julie Greene

Maddy summaryHF 1708 increases Minnesota's state rail safety inspector workforce from six to ten positions and corrects a technical error in existing law. The bill adjusts the funding mechanism for rail safety inspections, requiring railroad companies to pay assessments that now cover costs for up to ten inspector positions (previously six), including salaries and operational expenses. These assessments are calculated based on rail mileage operated in Minnesota and deposited into a dedicated state rail safety inspection account. The change directly affects railroad companies operating in Minnesota through updated fee structures and impacts the state's rail safety enforcement capacity.

Maddy summaryHF 2130 modifies several driver's license and ignition interlock requirements for individuals convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). It extends the required use period for ignition interlock devices after license reinstatement and adds criminal penalties for drivers who operate vehicles without these devices. The bill also adjusts procedures for license revocations, judicial review of extensions, temporary license issuance, and the process for reissuing impounded license plates. These changes primarily affect drivers with DUI convictions who are required to use ignition interlocks or face license restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes), passed by the Minnesota House. It urges Congress to exercise its constitutional authority to oversee the Executive branch and defend the Constitution. The resolution specifically cites concerns about the Executive branch allegedly bypassing courts, impounding funds, and infringing on free speech, and asks Congress to "assert its constitutional oversight authority." It directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to Congress and Minnesota's federal representatives.

Maddy summaryHF 3292 requires Minnesota to study how U.S. tariffs and retaliatory tariffs from other countries impact state households and businesses. The bill appropriates funds to the commissioner of management and budget to examine these economic effects, specifically breaking down impacts by household income level and business sector/size. The study must be completed and reported to legislative committees by February 1, 2026. This bill directly affects all Minnesotans and businesses through the mandated analysis of existing tariff policies.

Maddy summaryHF 3281 requires Minnesota's Department of Health to hire a public health school health services consultant. The consultant must be a registered nurse with specific Minnesota licensure, three years of school nursing experience, and expertise in school health for children and adolescents. This position will develop policies, support school health professionals through training and resources, and improve coordination between schools, health centers, and agencies. The bill directly affects the Department of Health (which must hire the consultant), school nurses, and school health professionals statewide. It focuses on enhancing health services and educational outcomes for students in schools through structured support and resource development.

Maddy summaryHF 3294 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives. It urges the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose federal funding cuts, directly affecting Minnesota's 1.2 million Medicaid beneficiaries - including children (41% covered), seniors, people with disabilities, and communities of color (covering 80-90% of Black and American Indian births). The resolution has no new funding mechanisms or state policy changes; it solely requests federal action. It does not impose new requirements or alter existing Medicaid programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota public schools to include overdose prevention education in health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. It adds specific content about recognizing, preventing, and responding to overdoses to existing health education standards. The mandate applies to all school districts statewide and is integrated into the current curriculum framework under Minnesota Statutes section 120B.215. This change directly affects school curricula and students in those grade levels, without altering funding or creating new programs.

Maddy summaryHF 3287 amends Minnesota's Open Meeting Law to allow school districts to treat applicant data for superintendent and principal positions as private information during hiring, rather than making it public. It also permits school boards to hold closed meetings specifically for interviewing candidates for these roles, requiring the board to state the purpose of the closure and allowing candidates to request an open meeting. The private classification of applicant data expires once an applicant accepts a job offer. This bill directly affects school districts and applicants for top school leadership positions by changing how sensitive hiring information is handled under transparency rules.

Maddy summaryHF 1982 eliminates specific deadlines for schools to provide active transportation safety training to students in Minnesota. It repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 123B.935, subdivision 2, which previously required schools to provide training within set timeframes (e.g., by the end of the third week for some students). The bill removes these mandatory timelines, giving schools flexibility in scheduling the training. This directly affects K-12 public and nonpublic schools in Minnesota that previously had to meet these deadlines. The change only modifies existing timing requirements - no new training requirements are added.

Maddy summaryHF 3220 provides $1.81 million in one-time funding for schools to install law enforcement emergency entry devices, specifically secure master key boxes meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1037. These devices allow police to access school buildings from the exterior during emergencies. Eligible applicants include public school districts, charter schools, and cooperatives, with grants limited to $1,000 per school building. Funds are distributed by first awarding one grant per applicant, then using a lottery for remaining funds, and require schools to update safety plans to include device details. The appropriation expires June 30, 2026.