Rep. Julie Greene

Maddy summaryHF 773 prohibits health insurance companies in Minnesota from requiring cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for specific short office visits for infants, children, and adolescents. The bill applies when visits are under 15 minutes and focus on evidence-based preventive care aligned with federal Health Resources and Services Administration guidelines. It also requires insurers to allow providers to bill separately for preventive services delivered during these visits. This directly affects health insurers, pediatric providers, and families seeking routine preventive care for young patients. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 62Q.46 to add these protections.

Maddy summaryHF 1088 extends an existing property tax exemption for land owned by the Bloomington Port Authority. The exemption, previously covering taxes for 2017-2025, is now extended to cover taxes payable in 2026-2031, provided the property continues to meet the requirements of Minnesota law. The Port Authority must file a renewal application with the local assessor by June 30, 2025, to maintain the exemption. This bill specifically affects Bloomington's Port Authority property acquired in 2016 and does not create a new exemption or apply broadly to other properties.

Maddy summaryHF 1130 appropriates $300,000 from Minnesota's workforce development fund to the city of Bloomington for workforce development programming in fiscal year 2026. The funds specifically support initiatives like the Bloom in Bloomington youth summer internship program, aiming to create job opportunities for young residents. The appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, and is directed to the commissioner of employment and economic development for disbursement to Bloomington. This bill directly affects Bloomington's workforce development efforts and local youth participants in the designated programs.

Maddy summaryHF 1089 authorizes the city of Bloomington to issue on-sale beer and wine licenses for the Dwan Golf Course, a facility owned and operated by the city. This allows the golf course to sell alcoholic beverages on-site, treating the city as the licensee under Minnesota liquor laws. The bill directly affects Bloomington's ability to operate alcohol sales at its municipally owned Dwan Golf Course, aligning with existing statutes for municipal liquor sales.

Maddy summaryHF 806 extends time limits for two existing tax increment financing (TIF) districts in Edina, Minnesota. It specifically modifies the 72nd & France 2 and 70th & France TIF districts by extending their initial five-year planning period to ten years and their subsequent revenue use period to eleven years. The bill also allows Edina’s city government or redevelopment authority to further extend the 70th & France district’s duration by ten years (instead of five years for the other district). These changes directly affect how Edina manages TIF revenue from property value growth in these designated areas. The bill makes no new tax policies but adjusts timelines for existing TIF programs.

Maddy summaryHF 511 authorizes the city of Plymouth to impose a local sales and use tax of up to 0.5% on retail purchases, subject to voter approval at a general election. The revenue must fund specific projects: $45 million for Plymouth Ice Center improvements, $40 million for the Community Center, and $35 million for regional sports complexes. The city may issue bonds up to $120 million to finance these projects, with repayment secured by the tax revenue. The tax expires after 20 years or once project costs are fully covered, whichever comes first.

Maddy summaryHF 512 authorizes the city of Plymouth to establish up to two redevelopment districts in its city center area (as defined in its 2024 zoning map) using modified tax increment financing rules. It directly affects Plymouth by waiving a standard requirement, excluding a specific provision, and extending key timeframes from five years to ten years for planning and eleven years for fund use. The bill allows Plymouth to use tax increment financing more flexibly for local redevelopment projects within these designated areas. This special rule expires December 31, 2031.

Maddy summaryHF 513 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in specific city of Plymouth projects. It covers materials purchased between January 1, 2024, and June 30, 2028, for six city center revitalization projects: a public parking ramp, Plymouth Boulevard renovation, Plymouth Ice Center expansion, regional stormwater ponding, roadway realignment, and Plymouth Community Center expansion. Businesses pay tax upfront but receive a refund through the same process used for other qualifying projects. The exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after December 31, 2023, and is funded from the state general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 501 proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee equal rights under Minnesota law and prohibit state discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including pregnancy decisions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If approved by voters in 2026, it would add a new section to the Minnesota Constitution requiring state actions to use the least restrictive means to achieve compelling government interests. The amendment would directly apply to all Minnesotans and state agencies, ensuring equal protection in all state laws and programs. It requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with the question asking whether the state constitution should include these equal rights protections.

Maddy summaryHF 237 provides a refundable sales and use tax exemption for construction materials used in two specific park projects in Edina: Fred Richards Park (per its master plan) and Braemar Park (per its master plan). Businesses purchasing qualifying materials for these projects between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2029, will pay the tax upfront but receive a refund from the state treasury. The exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after December 31, 2023, though refunds won’t begin until after June 30, 2025. This directly affects construction companies and contractors working on these Edina park developments, reducing their initial costs for eligible materials.