Rep. Nathan Coulter

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program to provide social services and mental health support to victims of Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement operation. The program will fund organizations that help affected individuals with basic needs like housing, food, and employment assistance, as well as mental health care. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, tribal nations, and legal service providers, with priority given to areas most impacted by the operation. The bill appropriates unspecified funding from the state's general fund for one-time use through June 2029, requiring grantees to report on program participation and outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's secretary of state to create and distribute a voter information guide to every household with registered voters before each statewide general election. The guide must include voting eligibility requirements, registration deadlines, and forms for absentee ballots, while also being available in English and the three most common non-English languages spoken in the state. The legislation prohibits anyone from creating campaign materials that look deceptively similar to the official guide and authorizes the secretary of state to seek court orders or fines against violators.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $250,000 from the state's general fund to Minnesota's Rally to Read program, which operates under the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The funding supports community reading coalitions that aim to improve reading proficiency across the state, with a specific focus on early childhood development from prenatal to age three. Grant recipients must match each dollar of state funding with private money and use the funds for activities like staffing, coordination, data tracking, and program evaluation. The appropriation is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2028, and requires a targeted strategy to prioritize literacy resources for children who need them most.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes existing deadlines that previously required special laws to establish new special service districts and housing improvement districts in Minnesota after June 30, 2028. By repealing sections 428A.101 and 428A.21 of the Minnesota Statutes, the legislation allows local governments to create these districts under general law without needing separate state authorization. The change directly affects local municipalities and counties that might want to form these districts for purposes like infrastructure improvements or housing development. This procedural update simplifies the process for local governments seeking to establish these districts in the future.

Maddy summaryHF 3616 modifies Minnesota's individual income tax brackets, increasing the threshold for the lowest tax rate from $38,770 to $48,700 for married couples filing jointly. It increases county program aid to cover costs from federal SNAP (food stamp) program changes and adjusts school district revenue formulas to account for shifts in SNAP participation. The bill requires the state commissioner to estimate costs for these changes and appropriates funds to implement them. School districts will receive adjusted funding based on a new "SNAP adjustment factor" calculated using direct certification data for SNAP-eligible students. This bill directly affects Minnesota taxpayers, county governments administering SNAP, and public school districts.

Maddy summaryHF 3401 modifies Minnesota law to clarify that firearms are generally prohibited on school property, even for individuals with permits, except for specific authorized groups like active law enforcement or military personnel on duty. The bill establishes new storage requirements for permitted carry, mandating that firearms must be unloaded, secured in a locked container or trunk, and out of plain sight when not actively on duty or participating in authorized activities. These rules apply to school buildings, grounds, buses, and event facilities with posted signs, but exclude active officers and military personnel. The law aims to balance permitted access with safety by ensuring firearms are secured during non-operational periods.

Maddy summaryHF 3293 creates the Minnesota Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (MCFPB) to enforce consumer financial laws and protect residents from unfair or deceptive practices in banking, lending, and other financial services. The bill establishes a commissioner appointed by the governor to oversee the bureau, which will investigate complaints, monitor financial markets, and enforce anti-discrimination rules in consumer finance. It appropriates funding for the bureau’s operations in fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and directs the commissioner to recruit staff with federal CFPB experience. The bureau directly affects Minnesota consumers and financial institutions operating in the state by providing a dedicated enforcement agency for consumer financial protection.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's law on concealing identity in public places. It adds "protection from smoke, gas, or other airborne toxin" as a valid exception for wearing masks or disguises, while clarifying that the law generally prohibits such concealment (except for religious, entertainment, weather, or medical reasons). The bill specifically creates two new exceptions for law enforcement: undercover officers may conceal identity when necessary for investigations or safety, and tactical team members may wear face masks to prevent facial disfigurement. The law would not apply to these officers while performing official duties under these specified circumstances. (Note: This is a proposed bill pending in committee as of February 2026.)

Maddy summaryHF 3405 requires Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to use its existing Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate incidents involving federal agents. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299C.80, to include "federal agents" (defined as those employed by DHS, ICE, CBP, or USCIS) under the unit's duty to investigate cases involving peace officers or federal agents. The bill expands the unit's current mandate - which already covers incidents with state/local officers - to now cover all incidents involving the specified federal agencies. This change directly affects federal law enforcement personnel from those agencies operating in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 3783 requires all local officials in Minnesota to file annual statements of economic interest, expanding the requirement beyond previous categories. It modifies reporting deadlines to 60 days for new hires and 14 days for certain officials after election, and changes where statements must be filed (to the local governing body instead of a central board). The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 10A.07, 10A.08, and 10A.09 to implement these changes. This directly affects elected and appointed local officials, including city council members, county officials, and other municipal roles. The law aims to increase transparency around financial interests in local government decisions.