Rep. Rick Hansen

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for the city of South St. Paul to plan a new swimming pool and aquatics center. The funds are specifically for predesign and design work (not construction) in fiscal year 2026, and are one-time only. The city must use the grant to develop plans for the facility, with the money available until the project is completed or abandoned. This is a straightforward funding measure for a local infrastructure planning project.

Maddy summaryHF 761 appropriates $6,962,000 in state bond funds to finance water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure upgrades in Newport, Minnesota. The funding covers planning, design, and construction for specific projects on 3rd Avenue (between 21st and 16th Streets), 2nd Avenue (between 17th and 15th Streets), 17th Street (between 3rd Avenue and Cedar Lane), and 15th Street (between 2nd Avenue and Lift Station No. 1). The city of Newport will receive a grant through the Public Facilities Authority to replace aging systems and reconstruct affected streets. The state will issue bonds under Minnesota law to cover the cost, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 145 grants the city of St. Paul Park and Grey Cloud Island Township the authority to impose an "aggregate materials tax" on activities like sand, gravel, or stone production. This tax, currently collected by Washington County, would now be levied directly by these two localities instead. The bill amends state law to treat both entities as "counties" for tax purposes, but requires them to retain all tax revenue for their own local uses - rather than sending it to Washington County. This is a procedural change granting specific local tax authority, not a new tax rate or policy.

Maddy summaryHF 652 appropriates $5,162,000 from state bond proceeds to fund water, sewer, and storm sewer infrastructure replacement in Newport, Minnesota. The funds will support the city's project to remove, replace, and install systems along specific streets: 3rd Avenue between 14th and 12th Streets, 2nd Avenue between 15th and 11th Streets, Cedar Lane between 15th Street and 2nd Avenue, and 12th Avenue west of 4th Avenue. The state will issue bonds up to this amount to cover the costs, with the money directed to the Public Facilities Authority for a grant to Newport. This directly affects Newport residents by upgrading aging infrastructure in the designated project areas.

Maddy summaryHF 778 appropriates $26 million in state bond funds to the city of Plymouth for public infrastructure improvements in its City Center area (bounded by Vicksburg Lane and Highway 55). The funding covers specific projects including stormwater management, a new public parking ramp, reconstruction of Plymouth Boulevard, and expansion of the Plymouth Ice Center with associated road changes. The state will issue bonds up to $26 million to finance this appropriation, following standard state bond procedures. This bill directly affects Plymouth residents and city officials through these targeted infrastructure upgrades.

Maddy summaryHF 727 establishes a property tax credit for homeowners in designated redevelopment areas of Minnesota's second-class cities. It provides a credit equal to 70% of a property's net tax capacity multiplied by the city's capital debt tax rate, directly reducing property taxes for eligible homeowners. The credit is reimbursed to local governments in two installments annually by the state, funded through annual appropriations from the general fund. This policy applies to properties classified as 1a or 1b located in cities designated as redevelopment areas under federal law, effective for taxes payable in 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 141 modifies Minnesota's sustainable building guidelines to require state agencies to comply with these standards during the predesign phase for all new state buildings and major renovations. It directly affects state agencies planning construction or major renovations (defined as projects over 10,000 sq. ft. or involving mechanical system replacement). The bill adds specific requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving indoor air quality, conserving water, and enhancing climate resilience into the guidelines, while mandating a report and appropriating funds for implementation. These changes apply to all state-funded projects after specified dates, ensuring sustainability is integrated early in the planning process.

Maddy summaryHF 209 appropriates $3 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific capital improvements for the Brown's Creek State Trail in Washington County. The bill directs funds for constructing a trail connection from County State-Aid Highway 5 to the trail and for building an overlook at the historic Point Douglas-Saint Louis River Road Bridge. It authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $3 million to cover these costs, following established bond procedures under Minnesota law. The project directly affects Washington County infrastructure and provides public access to recreational trail and bridge viewing areas.

Maddy summaryHF 235 appropriates $800,000 from state bond proceeds to fund specific capital improvements at Doug Woog Arena in South St. Paul, Minnesota. The funds are exclusively for roof replacement and HVAC system upgrades, to be used by the city for design, construction, and equipment. The state will issue up to $800,000 in bonds under Minnesota’s bond laws to cover this appropriation. This bill directly affects the city of South St. Paul and its public arena facility, with no broader policy changes beyond these targeted repairs.

Maddy summaryHF 4738 replaces Minnesota's Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board with a new Office of Emergency Medical Services, which will be led by a director appointed by the governor. This new office will take over key responsibilities such as licensing ambulance services, certifying emergency medical personnel, approving training programs, and investigating complaints against providers. The bill also creates advisory councils to guide the office and launches a pilot program to test alternative models for emergency medical response. Additionally, the legislation provides funding for these operations and requires the director to submit annual reports to the legislature on the state's emergency medical services system.