Rep. Jess Hanson

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees to create a workgroup focused on improving health insurance access for adjunct faculty members. The workgroup must include representatives from the university system, faculty organizations, and designated faculty members, and it is tasked with identifying obstacles preventing part-time instructors from qualifying for employer-sponsored health coverage. By December 2027, the group must submit findings and policy recommendations to state legislators, with the workgroup itself expiring in early 2028.

Maddy summaryHF 3119 establishes minimum pay standards for Minnesota teachers and certain unlicensed school staff starting July 1, 2026. It sets teacher compensation thresholds at $60,000-$100,000 annually (based on education and experience) and a $25 hourly wage floor for unlicensed staff who regularly interact with students. The bill requires annual inflation adjustments using the Consumer Price Index, beginning in 2030, and creates state aid programs to help school districts cover these costs. School districts, charter schools, and other public education entities directly affected must meet these standards or receive state funding to do so.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state money from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to support mobile crisis services and nonemergency medical transportation providers in Minnesota. The commissioner of human services will distribute these funds as mobile crisis grants and start-up grants for protected transport. Specifically, the money can be used to purchase or configure vehicles that meet protected transport requirements. The measure impacts organizations providing crisis intervention and medical transportation services to the public.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how wage credits from jobs at colleges and universities can be used for unemployment benefits during breaks between academic terms. It primarily affects employees of educational institutions by specifying when they are eligible to receive unemployment support while waiting for the next school year. The law establishes that workers in instructional, research, or administrative roles must have a written job offer or a contract guaranteeing 50% pay if rehiring fails to qualify for benefits, whereas those in other roles may still receive credits if they have a reasonable assurance of returning work. Additionally, the measure defines what counts as a valid job offer and ensures that employment across multiple schools is counted together when determining eligibility. These rules take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to unemployment claims made on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's cannabis regulations by clarifying the authority of local governments to oversee cannabis businesses. It prohibits cities and counties from banning cannabis businesses outright but allows them to set reasonable restrictions on where and how these businesses operate, including distance requirements from schools and daycares. The legislation also establishes a new process where local governments must certify within 30 days whether a proposed cannabis business meets zoning and safety codes, with the state licensing office able to issue licenses if local governments fail to respond. Additionally, the bill sets minimum requirements for the number of cannabis retailers allowed based on population and creates an expedited complaint process for addressing concerns about cannabis business operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of state bonds totaling $68.5 million to fund improvements to Marked Trunk Highway 13 and connected local roads in Savage and Burnsville. The funding will support property acquisition, engineering design, and construction of intersection upgrades at four specific intersections along the highway, as well as necessary frontage roads and utility infrastructure. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will receive the funds through grants to the cities of Savage and Burnsville to carry out the roadwork. State bonds will be sold to raise the necessary money, with the proceeds deposited into designated funds for the project.

Maddy summaryHF 3181 requires Minnesota counties to collect and submit detailed data on waiver case management staff (including wages, hours, turnover, and vacancies) to the state commissioner annually for public analysis. It increases case management service rates by 27.5% for programs supporting seniors aged 65+ who need community-based care instead of nursing facility placement. The bill mandates annual rate reviews with county input and requires the commissioner to publish statewide and county-level labor market reports. These changes affect seniors receiving essential community supports under Minnesota Statutes 256B.0922 and the providers (county agencies and contracted private firms) delivering these services. The provisions take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1758 requires all health plans covering maternity benefits in Minnesota to provide comprehensive coverage for infertility diagnosis/treatment and standard fertility preservation services. It applies to private health plans, MinnesotaCare, and medical assistance programs, effective January 1, 2026. The law mandates no cost-sharing beyond what's required for maternity coverage (e.g., no extra deductibles), prohibits benefit limits specific to fertility care, and allows up to four completed oocyte retrievals per year. The state will reimburse health plans for coverage costs that wouldn’t have been provided without this law, using funds appropriated annually. This directly affects Minnesotans seeking infertility care through qualifying health insurance.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Department of Health to join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. The commissioner must identify the necessary application process by September 1, 2026, and submit the application by December 1, 2026. This action aims to integrate the state's health response capabilities with a global system for monitoring and addressing disease outbreaks. The legislation does not alter existing funding or staffing but establishes a specific timeline for this international partnership.

Maddy summaryThis bill classifies certain data submitted to Minnesota's Office of Cannabis Management as nonpublic, including information from the statewide monitoring system and details about retail or wholesale customers and workers. It modifies which application and license holder information remains public, such as applicant names, ownership details, and legal possession of business premises, while keeping financial records and customer lists private. The changes apply to both cannabis and hemp business license applicants and holders, ensuring specific sensitive data is protected from public disclosure while maintaining transparency on other operational details.