Rep. Nathan Coulter

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 summaryThis bill increases the maximum refund amount for political contributions claimed on Minnesota state income taxes. For individuals, the maximum refund rises from $75 to $100 per year, and for married couples filing jointly, it increases from $150 to $200 per year. It directly affects Minnesota taxpayers who contribute to candidates or political parties and claim these refunds on their state tax returns. The amendment updates Minnesota Statutes section 290.06, effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill does not change eligibility requirements or documentation rules for claiming the refund.

Maddy summaryHF 71 establishes a working group to study whether local candidate campaign finance reports (for county, city, school district, and township offices) should be filed with the state Campaign Finance Board instead of local officials. The group, including members from the Board, local government associations, and legislative leaders, must examine filing processes, assess current local support, review reporting requirements, and study budget impacts by January 2026. It will make recommendations and propose draft legislation based on its findings. The bill appropriates $ for the Legislative Coordinating Commission to provide administrative support for the group through June 2026. This is a procedural study bill with no immediate policy changes, directly affecting local candidates and the state campaign finance system.

Maddy summaryHF 112 modifies Minnesota's definitions for economic development funding. It expands "financial assistance" to include tax increment financing (TIF) for multifamily housing projects with 25+ units or $100,000+ in assistance, and low-income housing tax credits for projects with more than 10 units. The bill also broadens the definition of "project" to cover more public works developments financed partly by state funds. These changes affect developers, local governments, and state agencies administering economic development programs, effective August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 150 clarifies Minnesota cities and towns' authority to impose and collect local lodging taxes of up to 3% on short-term hotel, motel, and similar lodging services, including fees from online booking platforms. The bill specifies that the tax applies to the full amount paid for lodging (not just room rates) and excludes long-term rentals of 30+ days. It streamlines collection by allowing cities to either partner with the state to collect the tax or require online platforms to file and pay it once annually, with deadlines matching state sales tax schedules. This affects local governments setting lodging taxes and businesses providing short-term lodging services across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 262 prohibits employers from paying people with disabilities less than the state minimum wage, effective August 1, 2025 for new hires and August 1, 2027 for all current employees, ending the use of federal or state special certificates that allow subminimum wages. It requires providers of home and community-based services to report data on individuals currently paid subminimum wages by August 1, 2027, including personal details and employment metrics. The bill appropriates $38,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $75,000 in fiscal year 2027 to enhance the MnCHOICES system with employment-related resources. These changes directly affect employers, service providers, and people with disabilities working in supported employment programs across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 37 proposes adding a new constitutional guarantee to Minnesota's state constitution, stating that "Elections shall be free, fair, and equal. No civil or military power shall, at any time, interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote." If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting all Minnesotans participating in elections by establishing this fundamental principle. The bill specifies the exact wording for the constitutional amendment and the ballot question voters would see. It does not create new election procedures but enshrines this standard into the state constitution.