Rep. Rick Hansen

Maddy summaryHF 3474 appropriates $50,000 from Minnesota's general fund for the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute to cover legal costs. This one-time funding is available until June 30, 2029, and becomes effective the day after the bill is enacted. The bill directly affects the institute by providing specific financial support for legal expenses, not for general research activities. It is a procedural funding measure with no broader policy changes or new requirements for other entities.

Maddy summaryHF 1012 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Natural Resources to evaluate decommissioning off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails or roads when presented with evidence of significant environmental harm, supported by a petition signed by at least 50 local residents or property owners. The bill prohibits new or expanded OHV trails within 200 feet of waters supporting aquatic life or 150 feet from other public waters, and mandates an environmental assessment worksheet before constructing or expanding such trails. It also protects land, water quality, aquatic life, and wildlife by restricting trail placement near sensitive areas and requiring updated rules for OHV trail management. These changes directly affect OHV trail users, land managers, and environmental resources across Minnesota's public lands.

Maddy summaryHF 1078 appropriates $4 million from state bond proceeds to Washington County for its wood waste and diseased tree program, specifically for land acquisition. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $4 million in bonds to fund this grant, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This directly affects Washington County, which will use the funds to manage wood waste and address diseased trees through its designated program. The policy change is a direct funding mechanism for a local environmental management initiative, without altering broader regulations.

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 2446, titled the "Agriculture and broadband development policy and finance bill," is now law after receiving gubernatorial approval on May 23, 2025. The bill establishes policy and funding mechanisms to support both agricultural operations and broadband infrastructure development within the state. It directly affects farmers, rural communities, and broadband providers by creating new financing pathways and policy frameworks for these sectors. Specific provisions are not detailed in the provided context, but the bill combines agricultural support with broadband expansion efforts through legislative policy and financial mechanisms. The bill passed both chambers and was signed into law without further action required.

Maddy summaryHF 2059 requires Minnesota local governments with over 5,000 residents to create automated online platforms for approving residential solar permits. These platforms must instantly issue permits for small solar systems (up to 200-amp capacity on single- or two-family homes) without manual review, processing at least 75% of typical applications. Local governments must submit an initial compliance report within 60 days of adopting the platform and annual reports starting in 2027 detailing permit usage and progress toward the 75% processing goal. The bill directly affects municipal permitting offices and residential solar customers by streamlining the approval process for rooftop solar installations.

Maddy summaryHF 3339 reinstates a citizen advisory board for Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which was eliminated by the legislature in 2015. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require the governor to appoint eight citizen members who must reflect the state's racial, gender, and geographic diversity, including at least one Tribal Nation member, three members from environmental justice communities, one small farmer, and one labor union member. This board will review specific agency decisions - such as permits, environmental impact statements, and rule changes - and provide public input on environmental policies. The change directly affects how the MPCA makes decisions, adding a layer of public oversight previously removed.

Maddy summaryHF 3313 appropriates $1 million from the general fund for the Dakota County Community Development Agency to support Minnesota's bid to host Expo 2031. The funds must be used for activities like licensing fees, development planning, and reimbursing agency costs, contingent on approval by two international bodies (International Association of Horticultural Producers and Bureau International des Expositions). If Expo 2031 is not approved, the money transfers to the Minnesota Investment Fund. This is a one-time appropriation with funds available for two years, allowing reimbursement of expenses up to 90 days before formal spending.

Maddy summaryHF 3304 repeals tax breaks for sustainable aviation fuel producers and data centers, including an income tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel and sales/use tax exemptions for data center operations and facility construction. The revenue generated from these repeals will be redirected to increase the state's renter's credit, providing additional tax relief to low-to-moderate-income renters. The bill also makes technical adjustments to various tax statutes to reflect these changes. This affects businesses in the sustainable aviation fuel sector, data center operators, and renters who qualify for the increased credit.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota public schools to include overdose prevention education in health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. It adds specific content about recognizing, preventing, and responding to overdoses to existing health education standards. The mandate applies to all school districts statewide and is integrated into the current curriculum framework under Minnesota Statutes section 120B.215. This change directly affects school curricula and students in those grade levels, without altering funding or creating new programs.