Rep. Julie Greene

Maddy summaryHF 3451 provides one-time state grants to Minnesota public schools, charter schools, and tribal schools for anonymous threat reporting systems. Schools must contribute 50% of costs from non-state funds and agree to use grants for system development, operation, staff compensation, and threat response. Grants must be distributed across all geographic regions, with at least half going to schools outside the 11-county metro area. Recipients must report annually by February 15 on how funds were used, including system implementation details. The bill appropriates funds for this purpose with a deadline of June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 3790 restores Minnesota school districts' ability to use property tax levies to lease space for high school graduation ceremonies. The bill amends state law to explicitly include graduation ceremonies as a permitted purpose for lease levies, which had been excluded under prior rules. School districts can now apply for additional levy authority to cover actual lease costs for graduation venues, subject to cost limits (e.g., $212 per adjusted pupil unit annually) and commissioner approval. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education to approve lease costs for the 2025-2026 school year's graduation ceremonies regardless of when the lease was finalized.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota law enforcement officers from detaining or transporting suspects in vehicles not specifically designed for human transport, such as standard patrol cars. It requires all such vehicles to be owned/leased by a law enforcement agency, clearly marked with the agency's identification, and equipped with seats and seat belts for each person transported. Exceptions apply during emergencies threatening life/safety or for undercover operations. The law directly affects police departments and officers who transport detainees, aiming to standardize safe transport conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 3796 requires Minnesota employers to provide suitable seating (such as chairs, stools, or benches with back support) in reasonable proximity to work areas when the nature of the work reasonably permits sitting. This law directly affects employers in Minnesota who have employees performing tasks where seating would be practical, such as in retail or assembly line roles. Violations are enforced by the commissioner under existing occupational safety laws, with administrative penalties applied as specified in Minnesota Statutes section 182.666. The bill aims to improve workplace safety by ensuring employees have access to appropriate seating during tasks that allow for it.

Maddy summaryHF 1197 requires mining companies seeking permits for nonferrous sulfide ore projects in Minnesota to disclose all environmental violations, fines, or legal actions against them or their key personnel within the past 15 years. The bill prohibits state agencies from conducting environmental reviews or issuing permits to applicants who have been charged, convicted, or fined for environmental violations, bribery, or corruption in that timeframe. This directly affects companies applying for mining permits by blocking approval if they or their leadership have recent environmental compliance issues. The law aims to prevent entities with poor environmental records from obtaining permits for new mining projects.

Maddy summaryHF 3635 establishes Minnesota's participation in an interstate compact to simplify teacher licensure across state lines. The bill creates a framework allowing teachers from member states to more easily obtain licensure in Minnesota, directly affecting educators seeking to relocate and military spouses needing to move with service members. Key provisions include sharing licensure and disciplinary information between states, removing barriers to employment, and maintaining state-specific licensing authority. This compact does not change Minnesota's current licensure rules but provides a standardized process for out-of-state teachers to gain authorization to teach in Minnesota public schools.

Maddy summaryHF 2016 modifies Minnesota's general education funding to include safe schools aid for charter schools. The bill adds $36 per adjusted pupil unit for charter schools, calculated annually, to be reserved exclusively for school safety purposes defined in state law (section 126C.44, subdivision 4). This funding is integrated into the existing general education revenue calculation for charter schools, which previously received funding as though they were school districts. The change directly affects all public charter schools operating in Minnesota by providing dedicated safety funding aligned with district-level practices. It does not alter overall funding formulas but specifies a new, targeted use for a portion of existing revenue.

Maddy summaryHF 3638 modifies educator licensing rules by shifting authority for paraprofessional credential standards from the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board to the Commissioner of Education. It requires new data sharing agreements between the Board, the Department of Education, and school administrators to share non-educational staff data for program improvement and funding management. The bill also updates professional development requirements for mental health training and extends an existing appropriation for education programs. These changes directly impact school districts, educators, paraprofessionals, and state education agencies in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 3655 appropriates $300,000 from the general fund to the I-494 Corridor Commission for fiscal year 2026. The funding must cover specific activities like staffing, communications, outreach, and program development - excluding administrative costs - and must be fully spent by June 30, 2026. This is a one-time appropriation with no ongoing requirements. The bill directly affects the I-494 Corridor Commission’s operational capacity for community engagement and service planning.

Maddy summaryHF 3662 amends Minnesota's individual income tax code to require taxpayers to include certain employer-reimbursed travel expenses as taxable income. Specifically, it adds an "addition" for travel costs (like fares, meals, and lodging) paid by or reimbursed by an employer while traveling within Minnesota for immigration enforcement activities or supporting such activities. This provision applies only to expenses incurred in Minnesota and takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects Minnesota taxpayers whose employers cover travel related to immigration enforcement within the state.