Rep. Mary Clardy

Maddy summaryHF 1766 appropriates $800,000 annually to the Minnesota Council on Economic Education to fund teacher training and classroom resources focused on economic and financial literacy. The bill directly supports K-12 teachers (especially those teaching grades 9-12 personal finance) by providing professional development, curricular materials, and direct student programs. It requires the Council to report annually on training participation, program content, and research results to the state education commissioner. This policy change aims to strengthen financial education standards across Minnesota public schools through targeted teacher support and measurable program evaluation.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $15 million from Minnesota's transportation advancement account to fund suicide prevention measures on Minneapolis's Washington Avenue Bridge. Specifically, it requires Hennepin County to award a grant to the University of Minnesota for designing and building physical barriers and providing suicide diversion resources on the bridge. The funds are allocated to address safety concerns at this specific location, where bridge-related suicide attempts have occurred. The measure changes how existing transportation funds are used, prioritizing mental health interventions at a high-risk location.

Maddy summaryHF 1346 modifies the training requirements for mandatory reporters, such as teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers, who are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. The bill updates current training standards to better equip these professionals with necessary knowledge and procedures. This change directly affects individuals in these roles who must complete the mandated training. The law became effective on August 1, 2025, following its approval by the governor on April 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3344 creates a new "LGBTQIA2S+ and HIV long-term care bill of rights" in Minnesota. It directly affects residents of long-term care facilities, home care clients, and home and community-based services recipients who are LGBTQIA2S+ or living with HIV. Key provisions require facilities to provide staff training in LGBTQIA2S+ and HIV cultural competency, prohibit specific discriminatory acts (like forcing clothing against gender identity or refusing chosen names/pronouns), mandate clear notices of residents' rights, and allow civil lawsuits if rights are violated. The bill appropriates funds to support these changes, aiming to prevent discrimination in care settings.

Maddy summaryHF 3334 modifies rules for health insurance companies' review of medical treatments, requiring their reviewing physicians to contact a patient's attending doctor before denying coverage. It creates a legal right for patients injured by wrongful denials - where the denial contradicts medical norms or the attending doctor's recommendation - to sue the insurance company or reviewing physician. The law also allows Minnesota's attorney general to enforce these rules. This directly affects patients seeking care, health insurance companies, and physicians reviewing treatment requests.

Maddy summaryHF 2341 allows teachers with 30 years of service to retire at age 60 without a reduced pension, modifying early retirement rules. It increases employer contributions to the Teachers Retirement Association from 13.3% to 13.5% for coordinated members and 17.3% to 17.5% for basic members after June 2025. The bill also raises postretirement adjustments and removes delays for these adjustments for early retirees. These changes directly affect Minnesota teachers and school districts, which will pay higher pension contributions starting July 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1660 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Children, Youth, and Families to conduct a statewide assessment of out-of-school youth programs for children and teens under 21. The commissioner must gather data on current programs, funding, and populations served, while engaging youth, families, and community providers to identify barriers and gaps. By February 2026, the commissioner must submit a report with findings and recommendations to legislative committees, including proposals to improve access and quality. The bill appropriates a one-time $ amount in fiscal year 2026 specifically for this assessment and reporting process.

Maddy summaryHF 3281 requires Minnesota's Department of Health to hire a public health school health services consultant. The consultant must be a registered nurse with specific Minnesota licensure, three years of school nursing experience, and expertise in school health for children and adolescents. This position will develop policies, support school health professionals through training and resources, and improve coordination between schools, health centers, and agencies. The bill directly affects the Department of Health (which must hire the consultant), school nurses, and school health professionals statewide. It focuses on enhancing health services and educational outcomes for students in schools through structured support and resource development.

Maddy summaryHF 3273 expands Minnesota's maternal death studies to include maternal morbidity - serious health complications during or after pregnancy that cause significant short- or long-term health consequences. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 145.901, to authorize the commissioner of health to collect medical, health, and service data (including WIC, prescription monitoring, and hospital records) related to maternal morbidity or death without patient consent, for the purpose of studying preventable outcomes. Healthcare providers and systems must share relevant records upon request, with the commissioner required to destroy source records after analysis and notify individuals via certified mail when possible. This change directly affects the commissioner of health, healthcare providers, and public health systems by broadening data collection for evaluating maternal health care.

Maddy summaryHF 3287 amends Minnesota's Open Meeting Law to allow school districts to treat applicant data for superintendent and principal positions as private information during hiring, rather than making it public. It also permits school boards to hold closed meetings specifically for interviewing candidates for these roles, requiring the board to state the purpose of the closure and allowing candidates to request an open meeting. The private classification of applicant data expires once an applicant accepts a job offer. This bill directly affects school districts and applicants for top school leadership positions by changing how sensitive hiring information is handled under transparency rules.