Rep. Kristi Pursell

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $4 million in state funding for Minnesota food shelf programs during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directs the state agency overseeing food shelves to use these funds to support community food banks that serve people facing food insecurity. The money comes from the state general fund and is added to existing base funding for these programs. This directly affects food shelves across Minnesota and the families and individuals they serve.

Maddy summaryHF 3417 appropriates $4,851,000 from state bond proceeds to fund a new water tower and water main system in Lonsdale. The city of Lonsdale directly receives this funding to design, construct, furnish, and equip the infrastructure project. The state will issue bonds up to this amount to cover the cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This bill provides concrete funding for specific water infrastructure improvements in Lonsdale, with no additional policy changes beyond the appropriation.

Maddy summaryHF 3434 bans the possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons (like AR-15s and AK-47s) and large-capacity ammunition magazines (holding more than 10 rounds) in Minnesota. It defines these weapons by specific models (e.g., Colt AR-15, Beretta AR-70) or features (folding stocks, pistol grips, threaded barrels). The bill creates criminal penalties for possessing these banned items and amends state law to clarify prohibited firearms and magazines. It directly affects individuals who own or possess these specific weapons or magazines. The law does not cover all semiautomatic firearms but targets models and features associated with military-style weapons.

Maddy summaryHF 3416 appropriates $3 million from state bond proceeds to fund specific improvements at the Northfield Community Resource Center. The funds will cover predesign, construction, and equipment for facility expansion, safety/security updates, HVAC system replacement, and interior renovations. The city of Northfield will receive the grant to carry out these upgrades. This bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3 million in bonds to finance the project, effective upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 2983 prohibits the sale of menstrual products containing arsenic or "chemicals of high concern" (as defined in Minnesota law) and sets limits for lead (over 0.009%) and cadmium (over 0.0075%) in various consumer products, including jewelry, toys, cosmetics, and menstrual products. It requires manufacturers to label menstrual products and undergo testing, while also mandating that they notify sellers if products contain banned substances. The bill applies directly to manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of these products within Minnesota, with enforcement handled by the Pollution Control Agency, Commerce Department, and Attorney General. Rulemaking authority allows for future expansion of these restrictions to additional product categories, effective between 2027 and 2032.

Maddy summaryHF 2501 bans lead ammunition for hunting statewide and prohibits lead fishing tackle, directly affecting hunters, anglers, and fishing tackle manufacturers. The bill requires shooting ranges and grant-funded facilities to use only nontoxic ammunition, mandates educational programs about lead toxicity and alternatives for 4H shooting sports, and establishes a voucher program to provide affordable nontoxic ammunition to hunters. It includes civil penalties of $500 for first offenses and up to $5,000 for repeat violations of the hunting ammo ban. The law applies to state parks, scientific areas, and all public hunting grounds after an effective date specified in the bill.

Maddy summaryHF 1066 increases annual funding for soil and water conservation districts in Minnesota. It amends state law to raise the annual appropriation from $15 million (for 2023-2024) to $20 million starting in 2025, paid from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue. This funding directly supports local soil and water conservation districts that provide technical assistance and cost-share programs for landowners. The bill takes effect for payments made in 2025 and subsequent years.

Maddy summaryHF 2779 requires Minnesota health care entities - including hospitals, clinics, insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and provider organizations - to report ownership and control details to the commissioner of health annually. These entities must disclose information about their ownership structure, and the commissioner will publish a public report each year summarizing this data. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance, with funding appropriated to support these requirements. This law aims to increase transparency about who owns and controls health care organizations operating in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 255 establishes Minnesota's Patient-Centered Care program to improve health outcomes and lower costs for medical assistance and MinnesotaCare recipients. The bill shifts payments directly from the state to individual health care providers (not managed care networks) for services, drugs, and vaccines, while ending contracts with existing managed care plans. It also authorizes monthly care coordination fees for primary care providers and community health workers, with higher rates for clinics serving populations facing health disparities. Additionally, the bill funds community outreach through grants to hire staff who connect homeless, mentally ill, or underserved patients to care and help them enroll in health programs.

Maddy summaryHF 1012 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Natural Resources to evaluate decommissioning off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails or roads when presented with evidence of significant environmental harm, supported by a petition signed by at least 50 local residents or property owners. The bill prohibits new or expanded OHV trails within 200 feet of waters supporting aquatic life or 150 feet from other public waters, and mandates an environmental assessment worksheet before constructing or expanding such trails. It also protects land, water quality, aquatic life, and wildlife by restricting trail placement near sensitive areas and requiring updated rules for OHV trail management. These changes directly affect OHV trail users, land managers, and environmental resources across Minnesota's public lands.