Rep. Rick Hansen

Maddy summaryHF 3699 amends Minnesota law to require that a new state park license plate design contest must feature the North Shore and Lake Superior Agate. The bill directs the commissioner of natural resources to hold the contest under existing statute (Minnesota Statutes § 168.1295, subd. 1). This requirement specifically applies to the design of the new plate, which will be available for purchase by vehicle owners. The bill is procedural, focusing solely on the contest's design criteria, not on new funding or regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 1196 appropriates $22.5 million from state bond proceeds to fund the realignment of County Road 19A and 100th Street South in Cottage Grove, Washington County. The bill authorizes the state to sell bonds up to this amount under Minnesota bonding laws to finance the road design and construction project. This funding directly affects Washington County residents and commuters who use these specific roads, improving infrastructure in the Cottage Grove area. The bill does not change existing laws but provides dedicated funding for a defined local infrastructure project.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals previous tax exemptions that allowed certain preferred seats and amenities at athletic events to be sold without sales tax. It also provides funding for safe harbor shelter and housing grants to support individuals experiencing homelessness. By removing the exemptions, the legislation ensures that these specific stadium seats and related amenities are now subject to standard sales tax like other retail items. The funding provision aims to allocate state money directly to organizations assisting with shelter and housing needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds to fund community tree-planting grants through the Metropolitan Council in Minnesota. It appropriates up to $5,000,000 from bond proceeds to support these grants, which will help communities plant trees. The bill requires the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds following established legal procedures. Funding becomes available immediately after the bill is enacted, allowing the Metropolitan Council to distribute grants to eligible communities for tree-planting projects.

Maddy summaryHF 3169 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Transportation to study and develop suicide prevention methods for new bridge construction, focusing on barriers like nets or physical structures. The bill mandates a study completed by January 2026 to identify high-risk bridges, evaluate prevention methods, assess costs, and involve health, public safety, and nonprofit groups. Starting January 2026, the commissioner must incorporate these methods into major bridge projects and report annually on implementation. The bill appropriates $750,000 for the study and planning, with funds available through June 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits large food retail stores in Minnesota from using surveillance technology to set personalized prices for individual customers. It bans the use of electronic shelving labels and prevents stores from collecting data on shoppers under 17 years old or using protected class information like race or gender to determine pricing. The law applies to grocery stores over 10,000 square feet or larger stores with significant food sales, while excluding financial institutions and insurance companies from its requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 3475 modifies per diem compensation for non-legislative members of two Minnesota agricultural bodies: the Agricultural Education Leadership Council and the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute board. The bill sets a maximum daily rate of $125 for these members, subject to approval by their respective council or board, replacing previous unspecified compensation rules. This change applies to members who are not state legislators, while legislative members remain governed by existing provisions. The amendment to Minnesota Statutes 41D.01 and the addition to 116V.01 both take effect July 1, 2027. The bill directly affects council/board members who serve in non-official legislative roles.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eviction rules for residents of manufactured home parks in Minnesota to provide more time for them to vacate and protect their financial interests. It extends the period during which a court order to remove a home is paused from seven to 90 days, allowing residents to arrange for the home's removal or an in-park sale, while also ensuring they can stay in the home for ten days after the order is issued. The legislation requires park owners to include a specific notice in eviction paperwork explaining that residents are entitled to any leftover money from a future sale of their home after debts are paid. Additionally, it mandates that if a park owner takes title to a home and sells it, any surplus funds must be returned to the former resident within 30 days once contact information is provided. These changes aim to clarify procedures and ensure fair treatment for residents facing eviction proceedings.

Maddy summarySF 2691 establishes clear standards for rent, utility charges, and fees in Minnesota manufactured home parks. It requires uniform rent rates (except for lot size/location or special services), prohibits fees based on household size, guests, home size, or occupancy, and mandates itemized billing for utilities. The bill also requires park owners to address safety hazards like dangerous trees within 14 days of resident notice and gives residents 60 days' written notice before rent increases. These changes directly affect manufactured home park residents and owners by increasing transparency and limiting arbitrary charges.

Maddy summaryHF 3466 requires the Environmental Quality Board to create rules mandating environmental review worksheets for specific drainage projects in Minnesota. It applies to projects in the Minnesota River Basin (5+ square miles) or those altering public waters, resource value waters, or designated trout waters (lakes/streams). The bill establishes these review requirements through rulemaking, with the board using expedited processes under Minnesota law. This affects developers and agencies planning drainage work in these targeted areas, ensuring environmental impacts are assessed before project approval.