Rep. Mary Clardy

Maddy summaryHF 791 designates Castoroides ohioensis, commonly known as the giant beaver, as Minnesota's official state fossil. The bill requires the commissioner of natural resources to approve a photograph of the giant beaver, which must be preserved and displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State. This is a procedural bill with no substantive policy changes or direct impact on citizens or regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 805 establishes a property tax refund program for nonprofit child care facilities that rent their facilities. Eligible providers - nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status operating licensed child care centers or family day care that accept state child care assistance - receive a 10% refund on cash rent paid for their facility space. To claim the refund, providers must apply annually to the commissioner by the following year, with payments made according to state schedules. The bill appropriates funds for these refunds and requires reporting, effective for rent paid in 2024 and later.

Maddy summaryHF 1172 designates Ursa Minor as Minnesota's official state constellation. The bill directly affects Minnesota's symbolic state identity by formally replacing the previous designation with Ursa Minor. It contains no funding, regulations, or policy changes - only a ceremonial update to the state's official symbols under Minnesota Statutes. This is a procedural resolution with no practical impact on residents or government operations.

Maddy summaryHF 2352 increases funding for Minnesota schools offering approved recovery programs that support students recovering from substance abuse. It raises the maximum annual grant per program from $125,000 to $325,000 to cover costs for recovery staff, student support, and approved transportation. The bill appropriates $1.95 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.95 million for 2027, with unused 2026 funds carrying over to 2027. These changes apply to programs recognized by the state and take effect starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1105 amends Minnesota law to require the state health commissioner to *conduct* maternal death studies annually, changing the previous language from "may" to "must." This directly affects the Minnesota Department of Health, which must now systematically analyze preventable maternal deaths to improve healthcare systems. The bill mandates these studies to identify preventable causes and inform medical, health, and welfare service planning. Its key provision is making the maternal death study process mandatory, aiming to reduce preventable deaths through data-driven system improvements. The law applies statewide to all maternal health outcomes covered under Minnesota's health system.

Maddy summaryHF 2263 provides $170,000 for the 2026 fiscal year and $144,000 for 2027 to St. Paul Public Schools' East African Magnet School. The funding supports professional development for teachers on using first language resources and creating culturally relevant materials, including training on adapting stories and selecting resources. It requires all developed materials to be shared freely under a Creative Commons license across Minnesota schools. This is a one-time appropriation directly affecting East African Magnet School staff and students.

Maddy summaryHF 2194 codifies Minnesota’s existing MTSS (Multitiered System of Support) and COMPASS (Collaborative Minnesota Partnerships to Advance Student Success) frameworks into permanent state law, amending Minnesota Statutes section 121A.201. The bill requires all Minnesota school districts and charter schools to implement MTSS through state-provided training and support via the Department of Education’s COMPASS team and regional service cooperatives, beginning July 1, 2023. Key provisions include mandatory tiered academic and behavioral support (Tier 1 core, Tier 2 supplemental, Tier 3 intensive), evidence-based dyslexia screening, data-driven decision-making processes, and annual reporting on implementation. The law also specifies that state funding must support MTSS coordination, professional development, and streamlined reporting through the "One Plan" system.

Maddy summaryHF 2254 adds a $400 "baby bonus" to Minnesota's existing child credit for each qualifying child born during the tax year. This directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with newborn children, increasing their state income tax credit. The bill modifies the child credit calculation by adding the $400 per newborn (without reducing the minimum credit amount) and allows for potential advance payments. It takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 31 modifies how Minnesota school districts calculate eligibility for compensatory revenue funding (used to support students from low-income backgrounds). It changes the method to combine both direct certification (using existing eligibility data) and application of education benefits to determine funding. The bill also allows districts to allocate up to 20% of compensatory funds off-site for broader student needs, while requiring 80% to stay at the school building level. Additionally, it establishes a Compensatory Revenue Task Force to review the system and updates professional development requirements for teachers under the Read Act.

Maddy summaryHF 498 appropriates $400,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $400,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide a grant to the Urban League Twin Cities. The funds are specifically designated to support and expand the organization's workforce training and wealth-building programs. This one-time funding directly affects the Urban League Twin Cities' ability to deliver these services in the Twin Cities area. The bill provides concrete financial support for these existing community programs without altering broader policy.