Rep. Brad Tabke

Maddy summaryHF 3294 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives. It urges the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose federal funding cuts, directly affecting Minnesota's 1.2 million Medicaid beneficiaries - including children (41% covered), seniors, people with disabilities, and communities of color (covering 80-90% of Black and American Indian births). The resolution has no new funding mechanisms or state policy changes; it solely requests federal action. It does not impose new requirements or alter existing Medicaid programs.

Maddy summaryHF 1950 amends Minnesota law to establish mandatory minimum fines for drivers who fail to stop for school buses. It sets fines at $500 for first violations, $700 for a repeat within ten years, and $950 for two or more prior violations. The bill also creates a gross misdemeanor for passing a school bus on the passenger side or when children are outside the bus on the street or sidewalk. This directly affects drivers who violate school bus stop arm laws, effective August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3006 provides $12.6 million in one-time funding to cover budget shortfalls for Minnesota's Department of Corrections in fiscal year 2023. The bill allocates specific amounts for existing operational needs, including $1 million for body-worn cameras for correctional staff, $1.5 million to upgrade radio systems, $500,000 for Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance, and $2.75 million for health care services. These funds directly support the Department of Corrections' current operations, including inmate services, safety measures, and reentry programs. The bill does not create new policies but addresses immediate budget gaps within the department's existing framework.

Maddy summaryHF 185 establishes a resilient pavement program for Minnesota's trunk highway projects, appropriating $150 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2027. The program provides supplemental funding to modify pavement designs on eligible projects to achieve a minimum 50-year lifespan, requiring a cost-effectiveness ratio of at least 2.0 (comparing baseline project costs to modified project costs). It directly affects trunk highway projects already in state transportation plans with a proposed design life of 20 years or less. Projects must meet specific criteria, including pavement cost analysis and approval by the commissioner of transportation, with funds covering up to 110% of the cost difference between baseline and modified designs.

Maddy summaryHF 2709 modifies access rules for census workers and political candidates in apartment buildings (multiple unit dwellings). It requires buildings to permit access between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily for both groups, mandates 24-hour prior notice for entry, and encourages owners to notify residents when census workers or candidates plan visits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes sections 2.92 (census access) and 211B.20 (candidate access), updating existing provisions without changing who may enter or the core access hours. It directly affects apartment building managers, census workers, and political candidates seeking voter contact. The changes focus on standardizing notice requirements and operating hours, not altering eligibility for entry.

Maddy summaryHF 2554 designates a specific bridge on Burnsville Parkway over Interstate Highway 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, as the "Elmstrand * Finseth * Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge." The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 161.14 to formally name the structure and requires the transportation commissioner to adopt appropriate signage for it. This is a commemorative measure naming a physical location, not a policy change affecting residents or creating new laws. The bridge itself is the direct subject of the designation, with no broader legislative impact beyond the memorial name and signage.

Maddy summaryThis bill lowers the age threshold for early retirement reductions in Minnesota's Teachers Retirement Association from 62 to 60. It directly affects teachers who retire before normal retirement age but want to avoid reduced benefits. Specifically, members retiring before age 60 will now face the early retirement reduction, whereas previously the reduction applied only for retirement before age 62. The bill also clarifies procedures for delaying postretirement adjustments, though the exact mechanism isn't detailed in the provided text.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies a $4.9 million appropriation for constructing an interchange at U.S. Highway 169 and Trunk Highway 282 in Scott County (specifically affecting the Shakopee area). It authorizes the commissioner of transportation to provide this one-time funding from the general fund to Scott County for design and construction of road improvements. The project includes accommodations for bicycles, pedestrians, rail grade separation, and utility relocations. The funds are available until June 30, 2027, and apply to the specific intersection location in Scott County.

Maddy summaryHF 711 appropriates $500,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to the Minnesota Agricultural Education and Leadership Council. The funding supports the council’s existing programs under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 41D, which focus on agricultural education and leadership development. This bill directly affects the council by providing dedicated funding for its established initiatives, with no new policy requirements or program changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating April 11, 2025, as "Shaken Baby Prevention Day" in Minnesota. It recognizes the preventable nature of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) and Abusive Head Trauma (AHT), highlighting that SBS causes death in 25% of cases and long-term disability in 70% of survivors. The resolution directs the House to transmit an official copy to the organization "Never Shake Minnesota" to support public education efforts about preventing infant shaking through caregiver awareness and stress management techniques.