Rep. Jess Hanson

Maddy summaryHF 63 modifies Minnesota school board membership by requiring public school districts to select two student members starting in the 2025-2026 school year. Student members must be enrolled in grades 9-12, reside in the district, and be chosen through a process allowing all eligible students to vote. These student members gain voting rights on all board matters, serve two-year terms, and may serve no more than two terms. The bill directly affects all Minnesota public school districts and their student populations, aiming to increase student voice in school governance.

Maddy summaryHF 2216 protects residents of Minnesota assisted living facilities by prohibiting facilities from requiring a legal guardian as a condition for admission or continued residence. It requires facilities to get commissioner approval before raising fees by more than the Consumer Price Index, demanding detailed financial documentation including operational costs, balance sheets, and comparisons to similar facilities. The bill also prevents facilities from terminating or not renewing contracts based on certain grounds and updates arbitration rules for contract disputes. These changes directly affect assisted living facilities and their residents by increasing oversight of fees and residency terms.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's cannabis event licensing requirements by simplifying the application process and reducing certain fees for event organizers. It directly affects businesses that organize temporary cannabis events, such as festivals and pop-up shops, by removing the need to submit detailed event-specific information like venue addresses, event names, and physical layout diagrams. The legislation also adjusts fee structures, eliminating the initial license fee for cannabis event organizers while maintaining a $750 application fee and a $750 renewal fee. Additionally, the bill requires organizers to submit standard operating procedures and describe their event planning processes, shifting focus from specific event details to general business compliance. These changes aim to streamline administrative requirements while maintaining oversight of cannabis event operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1.5 million from Minnesota's general fund to support the Somali Museum of Minnesota in building a new facility. The money will be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip the new building in Minneapolis to preserve Somali cultural heritage and display artifacts. This is a one-time appropriation available until the project is completed or abandoned, and the funds are managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development. The legislation directly affects the Somali Museum of Minnesota by providing financial resources for its expansion and preservation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands eligibility for Minnesota's health professional education loan forgiveness program to include physical therapists and physical therapist assistants. Under the new provisions, these healthcare workers can receive loan forgiveness if they agree to practice in designated rural areas or underserved urban communities. The legislation amends existing state statutes to formally add these professions to the list of eligible health care professionals who can access this financial assistance. By broadening the program's scope, the bill aims to support workforce development in areas with healthcare shortages while providing debt relief to qualified practitioners.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's cannabis regulations by requiring specific handlers to obtain an edible cannabinoid product handler endorsement when manufacturing, processing, selling, or storing edible cannabis products or lower-potency hemp edibles. The endorsement is available to licensed cannabis businesses and must be regulated similarly to food handler certifications, with no additional fees charged for issuance or renewal. The bill also establishes a tiered civil penalty system for selling unlicensed cannabis flower or concentrate, with fines ranging from $3,000 to $1,000,000 depending on the quantity involved. These changes directly affect cannabis license holders and anyone selling cannabis products without proper authorization.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's cannabis business licensing framework by introducing a new cannabis macrobusiness license category alongside existing license types such as microbusiness, mezzobusiness, and manufacturer licenses. The legislation updates state statutes to formally recognize the macrobusiness classification and expands the definition of medical cannabinoid products to include hemp-derived concentrates without potency restrictions. Additionally, the bill prohibits home extraction of cannabis concentrate using volatile solvents unless performed by a licensed business entity. These changes directly affect current and prospective cannabis operators by altering licensing requirements and regulatory definitions for both adult-use and medical cannabis businesses.

Maddy summaryHF 362 establishes a state licensing system for massage therapists and Asian bodywork therapists in Minnesota. It requires practitioners to meet specific educational standards (including minimum contact hours), pass a credentialing exam, and obtain a license from the Minnesota Department of Health. The bill defines both practices (e.g., Asian bodywork therapy uses techniques like pressing and stretching based on Chinese medical principles), sets application and renewal fees, and includes criminal penalties for practicing without a license. This directly affects therapists seeking to legally provide these services and ensures they meet standardized training and safety requirements, while also providing funding for implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funding from the general fund for fiscal year 2027 to support the parent support outreach program in Minnesota. The program will provide voluntary early intervention services to families with young children who are at risk of child maltreatment but are not currently involved with child protection services. The commissioner of children, youth, and families will administer these funds to help families receive support before any formal intervention is needed.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes technical adjustments to Minnesota's cannabis business licensing laws to clarify how licenses are issued, transferred, and regulated. It primarily affects cannabis retailers, manufacturers, and other licensed cannabis businesses by updating rules on license transfers, particularly for social equity licenses which have specific transfer restrictions for three years. The legislation also modifies the regulatory powers of the state cannabis office, including authority to set potency limits, conduct inspections, and issue health warnings for cannabis products. Additionally, the bill repeals certain outdated provisions related to cannabis regulation while establishing temporary powers for the cannabis office until January 1, 2027.