Rep. Fue Lee

Maddy summaryHF 3148 allows cities of the first class (like Minneapolis and St. Paul) to issue "social district licenses" that permit public consumption of alcohol in designated outdoor areas contiguous to licensed venues, but not sales. It requires strict rules: alcohol must be in non-glass containers (max 16 oz) with specific labeling, districts must have clear signage showing hours/days, and licensees must follow container requirements. The city must maintain safety plans online, post boundaries, and report to the legislature within 24 months on community impact, challenges, and public safety. This directly affects cities, licensed businesses, and residents/businesses near designated social districts.

Maddy summaryHF 2480 authorizes Minnesota housing and redevelopment authorities to create new public corporations specifically to purchase, own, and operate properties converted under the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. These corporations can access funding through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) to preserve and improve these public housing properties. The bill amends several housing statutes to define the legal structure, powers, and funding mechanisms for these entities, effective July 1, 2025. It directly affects housing authorities managing RAD properties by providing a new administrative framework for their long-term stewardship.

Maddy summaryHF 3177 requires Minnesota's commissioner to prepare and deliver two annual forecasts to the governor and legislature: a debt capacity forecast (in February and November) showing current and projected debt payments, and a bonding bill forecast (also in February and November). The bonding bill forecast specifically calculates the maximum amount of state general obligation bonds that can be issued while keeping debt payments to the general fund below 2.5% of total non-dedicated general fund revenues. This bill directly affects state budget planning and financial oversight by mandating transparent, data-driven borrowing limits. It amends Minnesota Statutes section 16A.105 to establish these requirements, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 2171 is a symbolic resolution, not a law. It asks Congress to recognize Minnesota's historical ratification of the Child Labor Amendment (ratified by Minnesota in 1933), which would authorize federal regulation of child labor for those under 18. The resolution has no legal effect, as the amendment remains unratified nationally (requiring 38 states, but only 27 have ratified) and federal child labor laws are already in place following the 1941 Supreme Court case *United States v. Darby Lumber Co.*

Maddy summaryHF 3186 requires Minnesota water utilities (including public water supplies and publicly owned treatment works) to submit annual reports by March 1st to state agencies. The reports must detail policies on late payments, service termination, payment plans, financial assistance, and account terminations, broken down by residential, commercial, and industrial accounts. Utilities must also include customer contact information, financial statements, and explanations if data is unavailable. The state agencies will post all reports publicly online, increasing transparency around water access policies and billing practices. This bill directly affects water utilities and their customers by mandating standardized disclosure of service policies.

Maddy summaryHF 2580 requires owners to remove abandoned boats on Minnesota waters or adjacent property within 14 days of receiving a notice. It mandates that officials tag boats appearing inoperative, neglected, or in danger, then send certified mail to owners detailing the required repairs. Failure to act results in criminal misdemeanor charges, civil penalties (2-5 times removal costs), and potential boat forfeiture. Owners convicted under this bill also lose all watercraft, fishing, and off-highway vehicle licenses until costs are reimbursed. The law applies directly to boat owners leaving vessels in disrepair on public waters or shorelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of a "debt buyer" to clarify that businesses purchasing charged-off medical debts for collection purposes are considered debt buyers, while excluding nonprofits buying for charitable reasons. It appropriates $5 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to relieve medical debt for eligible residents who couldn't pay after hospitals completed reasonable collection efforts. The grant must be used by June 30, 2028, and Undue Medical Debt must report recipient demographics to state agencies. The bill directly affects low-income Minnesotans with unpaid medical bills and hospitals that previously pursued collections.

Maddy summaryHF 2340 appropriates $240 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants for replacing lead service lines. This funding, administered by the Public Facilities Authority, directly supports municipal water systems and homeowners with lead pipes. The one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2033, to cover the costs of replacing these hazardous infrastructure components. The bill enables local governments to access state funds for this specific public health improvement project.

Maddy summaryHF 3158 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both the Minnesota House and Senate to authorize public funding for the design, construction, or renovation of a professional sports facility. Currently, a simple majority vote suffices for such funding. The amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election, where they will decide whether to adopt the two-thirds requirement. If approved by voters, this change would become part of the Minnesota Constitution, affecting future legislative decisions on sports facility funding.

Maddy summaryHF 3057 establishes a public option within MinnesotaCare, allowing Minnesotans to enroll in a government-run health plan alongside private insurers. It expands eligibility to more residents and sets income-based premiums for public option enrollees. The bill requires the commissioner of commerce to seek federal approval for a special waiver (Section 1332) and appropriates funding for implementation. This directly affects individuals purchasing health insurance in Minnesota's individual market, particularly low- and middle-income residents seeking affordable coverage options.