Rep. Rick Hansen

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that current Minnesota state legislators (senators and representatives) may legally perform civil marriages. It directly affects legislators by explicitly adding them to the list of authorized marriage officiants under Minnesota law. The key provision amends Minnesota Statutes section 517.04 to include "a current member of the senate or the house of representatives" as an authorized person, alongside judges, ministers, and registered civil marriage officiants. This change removes ambiguity about legislators' ability to solemnize weddings without requiring additional registration or special permission.

Maddy summaryHF 979 appropriates unspecified funds from the general fund to Minnesota's Board of Animal Health for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill directly affects the Board of Animal Health by providing it with funding to carry out its existing duties under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 35. This is a straightforward funding measure that allocates money for the Board's current operations, with specific dollar amounts not yet determined in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHF 3124 appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the University of Minnesota's Board of Regents. This funding supports evaluating, propagating, and maintaining genetic diversity of heritage oilseeds and grains (like flax, barley, and alfalfa) that were commercially used in Minnesota before 1970, excluding wild rice. It also protects traditional seeds brought to Minnesota by immigrant communities and provides extension outreach to small farmers, with specific focus on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color farmers. The bill directs all funds to these designated conservation and outreach activities without specifying broader policy impacts.

Maddy summaryHF 3162 appropriates $100,000 from Minnesota's general fund for the 2025 annual meeting of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI), hosted in the Twin Cities. This one-time funding covers costs associated with bringing together mayors from cities along the Mississippi River corridor (across ten states) to discuss policies on disaster resilience, infrastructure, environmental restoration, and water security. The meeting also aims to engage federal partners, stakeholders, and international representatives on watershed sustainability. The bill directly affects Minnesota's participation in this interstate initiative and the MRCTI organization hosting the event.

Maddy summaryHF 3089 appropriates $5.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. The funding specifically supports implementing the University of Minnesota's Health Sciences Strategic Plan at its Rochester campus. This bill directly affects the University of Minnesota Rochester campus and aims to address critical healthcare challenges facing Minnesota residents. The primary mechanism is the direct allocation of state funds for this specific institutional strategic plan.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.5 million from the state general fund for Minnesota's Lawns to Legumes program, which supports homeowners in replacing grass lawns with soil-enriching legume plants like clover. The funds, available until June 2029, are administered by the Board of Water and Soil Resources and can be used to partner with local governments and organizations. The program aims to improve soil health and reduce fertilizer use by incentivizing legume-based lawn alternatives. This is a one-time funding allocation for fiscal year 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill cancels Minnesota's historical requests for a constitutional convention, specifically rescinding three past applications from 1901 (for popular election of senators), 1909 (on polygamy), and 1965 (on congressional apportionment). It formally states these applications no longer reflect current Minnesota priorities and have no legal effect. The resolution directs Minnesota's legislature to send an authenticated copy to Congress and Minnesota's congressional delegation. This is a procedural action that removes outdated legislative positions from official records.

Maddy summaryHF 3091 appropriates $3 million to St. Paul and $2 million to West St. Paul for economic development grants targeting small businesses. The funds, available through June 2027, support businesses with 10 or fewer full-time equivalent employees through technical assistance, no-interest loans, forgivable loans, and operating expense grants. St. Paul will partner with the West Side Community Organization, while West St. Paul will work with the Residents of Color Collective. The bill directly affects small business owners in these communities by providing financial support to retain jobs and foster local economic growth.

Maddy summaryHF 2242 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to select a single state pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) through a competitive bidding process. This PBM will handle all prescription drug claims for Minnesota's Medicaid (medical assistance) and MinnesotaCare programs, replacing the current system where multiple PBMs might be used. The bill mandates a master contract with this single PBM, specifies rules for drug coverage and reimbursement, and requires the commissioner to report on the program's operation. It also includes strict transparency requirements during procurement, such as disclosing potential conflicts of interest and financial ties between the PBM and pharmacies or drug manufacturers.

Maddy summaryHF 2621 appropriates $3 million from the general fund for community tree-planting grants administered by the Metropolitan Council. The funds are designated for fiscal year 2026 as a one-time allocation, available until June 30, 2028. This bill directly affects communities in the metropolitan area eligible to apply for these grants under Minnesota Statutes section 473.355, providing financial support for local tree-planting initiatives. The legislation establishes a specific funding mechanism without altering existing environmental policies.