Rep. Fue Lee

Maddy summaryHF 125 requires facilities handling hazardous chemicals to immediately notify the State Emergency Management Operations Center of any release meeting federal reporting thresholds for hazardous substances or extremely hazardous substances. It specifically adds a requirement for oil refineries (facilities processing crude oil into petroleum products, as defined in Minnesota law) to also notify local emergency responders after reporting to the state center. The bill mandates that the state center be staffed 24/7 to handle these reports and coordinate with relevant agencies, while prohibiting state agencies from requiring duplicate notifications. This law applies to releases occurring on or after its effective date.

Maddy summaryHF 1009 appropriates $20 million from state bond proceeds to fund flood mitigation infrastructure in North Minneapolis' Cleveland neighborhood. The funds will be granted to the city of Minneapolis through the Public Facilities Authority to replace aging stormwater systems and prevent recurring flooding along 34th, 35th, and Washburn Avenues. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $20 million in bonds to cover this project cost, including associated street reconstruction. This directly affects residents of the Cleveland neighborhood who experience frequent flooding and the city government responsible for implementing the infrastructure work.

Maddy summaryHF 858 requires agricultural producers who receive bioincentive payments from Minnesota to submit detailed annual reports. The bill mandates recipients to provide specific information including their business structure, parent company details, all financial assistance received, job creation or retention goals, equity hiring progress, wage goals, executive compensation, environmental compliance evidence, and how they used the payments. This affects producers participating in state incentive programs under sections 41A.16-41A.20. The goal is to increase transparency around how these payments are used and their impact on jobs, wages, and environmental compliance.

Maddy summaryHF 1050 provides $12.36 million in state funding to the City of Minneapolis for repairing a 36-inch water main under Second Street North and Washington Avenue North. The bill appropriates money from bond proceeds to install a structural liner along 2.6 miles of the water main, contingent on sufficient nonstate funding being secured first. It authorizes the state to issue up to $12.36 million in bonds to cover this project cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. The funding directly supports Minneapolis's infrastructure improvement efforts for this specific water main segment.

Maddy summaryHF 145 grants the city of St. Paul Park and Grey Cloud Island Township the authority to impose an "aggregate materials tax" on activities like sand, gravel, or stone production. This tax, currently collected by Washington County, would now be levied directly by these two localities instead. The bill amends state law to treat both entities as "counties" for tax purposes, but requires them to retain all tax revenue for their own local uses - rather than sending it to Washington County. This is a procedural change granting specific local tax authority, not a new tax rate or policy.

Maddy summaryHF 384 appropriates $35 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. This one-time funding is specifically for rehabilitating, preserving, equipping, and repairing deeply affordable family housing units in Minneapolis and its affiliated entities, such as Community Housing Resources. The bill directly affects low-income residents living in Minneapolis public housing by providing resources to maintain and upgrade their homes. It does not create new programs but allocates existing state funds for immediate housing preservation efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 141 modifies Minnesota's sustainable building guidelines to require state agencies to comply with these standards during the predesign phase for all new state buildings and major renovations. It directly affects state agencies planning construction or major renovations (defined as projects over 10,000 sq. ft. or involving mechanical system replacement). The bill adds specific requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving indoor air quality, conserving water, and enhancing climate resilience into the guidelines, while mandating a report and appropriating funds for implementation. These changes apply to all state-funded projects after specified dates, ensuring sustainability is integrated early in the planning process.

Maddy summaryHF 37 proposes adding a new constitutional guarantee to Minnesota's state constitution, stating that "Elections shall be free, fair, and equal. No civil or military power shall, at any time, interfere with the free exercise of the right to vote." If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, this amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, directly affecting all Minnesotans participating in elections by establishing this fundamental principle. The bill specifies the exact wording for the constitutional amendment and the ballot question voters would see. It does not create new election procedures but enshrines this standard into the state constitution.

Maddy summaryHF 3911 is a supplemental budget bill that provides funding and updates laws for Minnesota's environment and natural resources agencies for the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The legislation appropriates money to various departments, including the Pollution Control Agency, and modifies existing statutes to establish new programs, adjust fees, and set rules for activities like gas exploration, forestry management, and water law enforcement. Specific provisions include creating a Packaging Waste and Cost Reduction Act, banning certain mercury-containing lights, and establishing a boat wrap product stewardship program. Additionally, the bill creates new accounts and task forces while repealing older sections of state law to align with current environmental and resource management needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes state funding to acquire, improve, and construct public buildings and facilities in Minnesota. It directs specific amounts of money to the commissioner of education for library construction and to the commissioner of administration for sustainable building guidelines and ADA accommodations. The legislation mandates that all workers on funded projects receive at least the prevailing wage rate and requires grant recipients to demonstrate they have a plan to sustain the facilities after state funding ends. Additionally, the bill cancels previous appropriations and modifies existing statutes related to capital investment programs.