Rep. Julie Greene

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates one-time funding in fiscal year 2027 to support various mental health programs in Minnesota. The money will go to the commissioner of human services and the commissioner of health to fund grants for school-linked behavioral health services, family peer specialist programs, mobile crisis teams, and children's residential mental health crisis stabilization. These funds are intended to help existing providers expand their services and improve access to mental health care for students, families, and children in crisis situations. The legislation does not create new programs but provides financial resources to strengthen current mental health initiatives.

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 summaryHF 3435 limits access to Minnesota school sites by federal immigration officials. It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS agents to show valid identification, provide a written statement of purpose, and obtain a judicial warrant before entering schools. School officials must also approve entry and restrict such agents to areas without students present, even if all requirements are met. The bill applies directly to federal immigration enforcement personnel and school districts operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 3433 bans the possession of specific semiautomatic firearms designated as "military-style assault weapons," including models like AK-47s, AR-15s, and weapons with features such as folding stocks or pistol grips. The bill defines banned weapons to cover both listed models (e.g., Colt AR-15) and similar firearms with minor modifications like enhanced magazines or barrel attachments. It amends Minnesota statutes to impose criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, for violating the possession ban. This law directly affects individuals who own these specific firearms, requiring them to comply with the new restrictions.

Maddy summaryHF 3402 bans the possession, manufacture, import, and transfer of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. It defines these as feeding devices holding more than ten rounds (with exceptions for permanently modified devices, .22 caliber tubes, and lever-action tubular magazines). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring current owners to surrender, modify, permanently alter, or remove their magazines by July 1, 2027. Violations carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison or $25,000 in fines. Law enforcement, military personnel, and licensed dealers are exempt under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 2998 establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a prognosis of six months or less to obtain medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two physician confirmations (an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health evaluation by a licensed consultant to confirm capacity, and mandates that patients self-administer the medication. The law prohibits providers from directly administering the medication and classifies related patient data as confidential. Violations of the process could result in criminal penalties, while providers following the law are granted immunity.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's window tinting laws to explicitly include police vehicles regularly used for law enforcement activities as an exception to standard tinting restrictions. The change adds police vehicles to a list of vehicle types that may have tinted windows without meeting the usual light transmittance requirements, alongside existing exceptions for pickup trucks, vans, funeral hearses, and limousines. The legislation amends a specific section of the state vehicle code to clarify that these law enforcement vehicles fall under the same tinting exemptions as other specialized vehicles. This update ensures police vehicles are formally recognized in the statute alongside other vehicle categories that are permitted to have darker window tinting.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota firearm owners to maintain liability insurance covering at least $100,000 for accidental or unintentional discharges, with insurers mandated to offer this coverage as part of homeowner's policies. The law applies to all firearm owners in the state starting October 1, 2026, and establishes penalties including fines for non-compliance, with options to suspend penalties if proof of insurance is provided within 30 days. Owners may request exemptions from a district court if they are denied coverage by multiple insurers or lack financial resources, provided they demonstrate safe firearm storage practices. The bill also defines "damage" to include injury, death, or property damage, and clarifies that firearm owners remain responsible for lost or stolen weapons until law enforcement is notified.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Office of the Inspector General in Minnesota's executive branch to oversee state agencies and ensure accountability, transparency, and integrity in government operations. The office will be led by an independent inspector general who reports directly to the governor and cannot be directed by other state authorities. Key provisions establish strict qualifications for the inspector general, including a bachelor's degree, ten years of professional experience in auditing or investigations, and certification from the Association of Inspectors General, while also creating an advisory commission to recommend candidates for the position. The bill defines terms like fraud and misuse to guide investigations and requires the office to conduct reviews to detect or prevent improper use of public resources. The legislation also includes funding provisions and sets the office's start date for January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 3421 requires Minnesota teacher preparation programs to provide a supervised early literacy field experience for teacher candidates who will teach early literacy, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year. The field experience must align with evidence-based reading practices, be integrated with reading instruction, and occur primarily during school hours with structured feedback. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board must develop rules defining which teaching areas require this experience and ensuring its effective implementation. The bill also appropriates funds for this rulemaking process, effective July 1, 2026.