Rep. Brad Tabke

Maddy summaryHF 1587 appropriates $250,000 for the state to legally acquire specific parcels of land in Cass County through condemnation proceedings. After acquisition, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources may transfer the land - described as surplus land bordering public waters - to a federally recognized Indian Tribe with no payment required. The bill states the state determined this land is not needed for natural resource purposes and that returning it to Tribal ownership best serves state land management interests. This bill directly affects the specified Tribal entity and the Cass County landowners involved in the condemnation process.

Maddy summaryHF 1029 requires Minnesota's health commissioner to add metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD) testing to the official list of required medical tests for detecting heritable or congenital disorders. The bill mandates periodic updates to this test list to reflect medical advancements, new testing methods, and factors like test accuracy, treatability of conditions, and disorder severity. This directly affects healthcare providers and patients in Minnesota who rely on these screenings for early detection. The commissioner must follow specific criteria when revising the list, including input from an advisory committee, but revisions are exempt from standard rulemaking procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 683 allows Minnesota cities and counties to adopt ranked choice voting (RCV) for local elections, such as mayoral or city council races. It establishes rules for how RCV would work, including counting votes by voter preferences and reallocating votes when candidates are eliminated. The bill permits local jurisdictions to use electronic voting systems that automatically handle vote reallocation, and it appropriates funds for implementation. This bill directly affects local governments choosing to implement RCV and voters in those jurisdictions participating in local elections. It does not change state or federal election rules.

Maddy summaryHF 1769 establishes a new funding formula for community supervision services in Minnesota, directly affecting counties, Tribal Nations, and non-CCA jurisdictions (those not part of the Correctional Services Agreement). It provides a base $150,000 per jurisdiction plus funding calculated using a daily rate: $5.62 per person for felony cases and $2.81 for misdemeanors/juvenile cases, based on three-year average population data from annual probation reports. The bill appropriates $12.66 million in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to fully cover this formula, including $250,000 annually for Tribal Nations to purchase probation services. The formula adjusts funding if appropriations differ from calculated needs and expires for certain provisions on June 30, 2029.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the percentage of property taxes homeowners must pay out-of-pocket before receiving their homestead credit refund. It amends Minnesota Statutes to lower the "co-pay" rate for qualifying homeowners based on household income (e.g., reducing the claimant's share from 1.5% to 1.0% in some income brackets). The change affects homeowners with property taxes exceeding income-based thresholds who claim the homestead credit. The state will cover a larger portion of the refund, with the maximum refund amount remaining unchanged at $3,500 for most income levels. The policy takes effect for refunds based on property taxes payable after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2238 requires Minnesota's commissioner to approve youth skills training programs in construction trades, specifically those conducted at central locations like headquarters or training facilities. It directly affects young workers in construction training programs and the commissioner who must review these programs. The bill adds a new rule to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 175.46, mandating commissioner approval for eligible programs and exempting participants from conflicting child labor laws under section 181A.07, subdivision 7. This creates a streamlined pathway for youth to gain construction trade experience while complying with labor regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 2721 requires regular testing of fire life safety dampers in non-residential buildings with HVAC systems containing these dampers (excluding single-family homes and small multifamily buildings with four or fewer units). The bill mandates testing per national fire safety standards (NFPA 80, NFPA 92, etc.) to verify proper operation, including physical, visual, and functional checks. Testing must be performed by qualified inspectors - such as ICB-certified technicians employed by independent contractors meeting specific accreditation and insurance requirements. This applies directly to building owners and managers of commercial, institutional, and large-scale non-residential facilities subject to Minnesota’s State Fire Code.

Maddy summaryHF 422 appropriates $10 million for fiscal year 2026 and $10 million for fiscal year 2027 from state funds to support two existing Minnesota programs. The funding directly supports schools and communities by improving safe walking and biking routes to school (under Minnesota Statutes §174.40) and expanding broader active transportation infrastructure like bike lanes and pedestrian paths (under §174.38). This provides concrete financial resources for local projects that make it safer and easier for students and residents to walk or bike. The bill focuses on implementing specific, measurable infrastructure improvements rather than creating new policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds Shakopee Independent School District No. 720 to the list of Minnesota school districts eligible for the "alternative facilities revenue" program under state law. It allows District 720 to access existing long-term facilities maintenance funding starting in fiscal year 2027, specifically for school building maintenance and improvements. The bill amends a 2011 law that already included Wayzata School District (No. 284) in this program. This change directly affects Shakopee School District by expanding its access to a designated state funding mechanism for facility upkeep.

Maddy summaryHF 2419 requires that life jackets worn by children under 10 years old on Minnesota watercraft must include at least 31 square inches of reflective material on the front, back, and both sides (if reversible), with the material positioned near the shoulder area. This applies to all non-commercial watercraft operators transporting children under 10, excluding commercial vessels and anchored vessels for swimming. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2027, with a grace period until May 1, 2028, during which first violations would only receive safety warnings. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 86B.501 to add this reflective material standard to existing child life jacket rules.