Rep. Jon Koznick

Maddy summaryHF 3513 defines key terms for autonomous vehicles in Minnesota Statutes, establishing a regulatory foundation for future rules. It adds definitions for terms like "automated driving system" (level 4/5 vehicles), "dynamic driving task," "minimal risk condition," and "on-demand autonomous vehicle network" to clarify operational standards. The bill does not impose new restrictions or requirements but creates the terminology needed for future legislation governing autonomous vehicle safety and operation. This procedural update prepares Minnesota’s legal framework for regulating self-driving technology as it develops.

Maddy summaryHF 3289 modifies Minnesota's wetland replacement requirements by changing the ratio for agricultural land. It specifies a 1:1 replacement ratio (one acre restored for each acre drained) for wetlands on agricultural land or in areas over 80% agricultural, down from the previous 2:1 ratio required for nonagricultural land. This directly affects developers, farmers, and landowners seeking permits to drain or fill wetlands in agricultural zones. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 103G.222 and 103G.2243 to establish this new standard, clarifying that restored wetlands from previously drained areas may be used for replacement. The change aims to streamline requirements for agricultural land while maintaining wetland protection principles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals seeking Minnesota medical assistance to demonstrate community engagement through work, education, or community service to maintain eligibility. Applicants must show compliance with these requirements over the two months before applying or renewing, or qualify for specific exceptions. Eligible individuals can meet the requirement by working 80 hours, completing 80 hours of community service, attending school half-time, earning at least the federal minimum wage for 80 hours, or combining these activities. The law includes exceptions for parents of young children, veterans with total disabilities, SNAP recipients, people in addiction treatment, inmates, and those with serious medical conditions or disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota calculates registration taxes for passenger cars and hearses by lowering the tax rate based on the vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price. It changes the tax calculation for new vehicles registered on or after November 16, 2020, and reduces the percentage of the vehicle's value taxed for each subsequent year of ownership. The legislation also establishes a process to transfer money from the state's general fund to the highway user tax distribution fund to cover any revenue shortfall caused by these tax reductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies overseeing light rail projects in Minnesota to notify specific legislative committees if a project's cost rises by five percent or more or its completion date is delayed by six months or more. The rule applies only after a project has reached a certain stage, such as receiving federal approval for final design or establishing a cost estimate and schedule. When a significant change occurs, the responsible authority must submit a written report within seven days explaining the reasons for the delay or cost increase. This measure aims to keep lawmakers informed about major shifts in transit project timelines and budgets without altering how projects are built or funded.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Department of Revenue to identify and list scholarship granting organizations that meet federal tax requirements. The commissioner must submit this list to the U.S. Treasury by January 1 each year and publish it on the department's website, effectively registering these organizations for a federal tax program. Organizations wishing to participate must submit a notice of intent by December 1 of the preceding year, and the commissioner will establish rules to ensure compliance with federal guidelines. The bill primarily affects scholarship programs in Minnesota by formalizing how they are recognized for federal tax purposes.

Maddy summaryHF 5 modifies Minnesota's tax structure by repealing the retail delivery fee and establishing an "unlimited Social Security subtraction," allowing taxpayers to subtract all their Social Security benefits from state taxable income. It redirects transportation funding by creating a "transportation advancement account" and requires specific distribution percentages: 36% to metropolitan counties, 28% to county highway funds, 23% to larger cities, 34% to small cities, 15% to town roads, and 1% to food delivery support. The bill also mandates tax analysis and reporting requirements for transportation funding impacts and modifies several tax statutes, including those governing Social Security benefit subtractions. These changes directly affect Minnesota taxpayers, local governments, and transportation agencies, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as Harvey's Law, requires licensed child care centers in Minnesota to install video security cameras in public and shared areas under specific conditions. Centers must have cameras if they are required to post a maltreatment investigation memorandum, with compliance needed within six months and maintained for four years. Additionally, starting in 2027, centers receiving certain state child care funding must also install and maintain these cameras. The law applies to facilities with public access areas and aims to enhance safety oversight through video monitoring requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 12 restricts participation on female-designated sports teams in Minnesota K-12 schools to students identified as female at birth, based on specific medical criteria. It requires students in disputes about sex to provide a physician's statement confirming their sex using three factors: reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and chromosome analysis. The bill directly affects public and private schools offering girls' sports teams and students seeking to join them. It amends Minnesota education law to take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1434 requires commercial websites sharing material harmful to minors (defined as content with sexual depictions lacking artistic value for minors) to verify users are 18+ if 25% or more of the site’s pages contain such material. It mandates age verification using approved methods like commercial databases, prohibits retaining user identifying information, and creates a private right of action for parents to sue violators. The Minnesota Attorney General can enforce the law through civil actions, and commercial entities face $25,000 penalties per violation. This bill directly affects websites meeting the 25% harmful content threshold and targets operators of commercial platforms accessible to Minnesota residents.