Rep. Fue Lee

Maddy summaryHF 3423 modifies definitions related to provider enrollment in Minnesota's medical assistance program. It clarifies who qualifies as a "controlling individual" for healthcare providers, including officers, compliance officers, and managerial staff with decision-making authority over program operations. The bill updates specific statute references (replacing older sections with current ones) to standardize these definitions across medical assistance regulations. This directly affects healthcare organizations and their key personnel who must meet enrollment requirements under Minnesota's medical assistance program. The changes focus on defining roles for compliance purposes, without altering benefit eligibility or funding.

Maddy summaryHF 3435 limits access to Minnesota school sites by federal immigration officials. It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS agents to show valid identification, provide a written statement of purpose, and obtain a judicial warrant before entering schools. School officials must also approve entry and restrict such agents to areas without students present, even if all requirements are met. The bill applies directly to federal immigration enforcement personnel and school districts operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 3433 bans the possession of specific semiautomatic firearms designated as "military-style assault weapons," including models like AK-47s, AR-15s, and weapons with features such as folding stocks or pistol grips. The bill defines banned weapons to cover both listed models (e.g., Colt AR-15) and similar firearms with minor modifications like enhanced magazines or barrel attachments. It amends Minnesota statutes to impose criminal penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, for violating the possession ban. This law directly affects individuals who own these specific firearms, requiring them to comply with the new restrictions.

Maddy summaryHF 162 requires Minnesota's Department of Revenue to post specific corporate franchise tax information online within one month after the third calendar year following a corporation's taxable year. It directly affects large Minnesota corporations with $250 million or more in annual gross sales or receipts, including those in unitary business groups. The bill mandates posting the corporation's franchise tax return, related calculation forms, and state tax identity, while explicitly excluding federal tax information. This rule applies to data for calendar years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3117 imposes a tiered excise tax on social media businesses that collect consumer data from Minnesota residents. It directly affects for-profit social media platforms with over 100,000 Minnesota users monthly, requiring them to pay tax based on user volume: no tax for under 100,000 users, $0.10 per user for 100,001-500,000 users, and escalating rates for larger user bases. The tax is calculated using Minnesota residents' data, defined as individuals with a Minnesota address, mailing address, or IP location tied to Minnesota. Businesses must report and pay the tax quarterly to Minnesota’s revenue commissioner, with revenues deposited into the state general fund.

Maddy summaryHF 2729 appropriates $10 million from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026 to expand the state's corporate tax compliance program. The funding supports efforts to identify and collect unpaid taxes from corporations that underreport income or fail to pay all owed taxes, with priority given to businesses reporting $25 million or more in Minnesota sales or receipts annually. The initiative, managed by the commissioner of revenue, must supplement existing enforcement resources and remains active until July 1, 2029. This bill directly affects large Minnesota-based corporations with significant revenue, aiming to improve tax collection accuracy.

Maddy summaryHF 3424 amends Minnesota's eviction notice requirements for nonpayment of rent, directly affecting landlords and residential tenants. It increases the required notice period from 14 to 30 days before filing an eviction lawsuit, mandating landlords provide written notices detailing the exact amount owed, a specific accounting of rent, late fees, and charges, and information about free legal aid and financial assistance resources. The notice must also include specific statements about tenant rights and the 30-day deadline to pay or vacate. This change applies to eviction actions filed on or after July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3410 updates Minnesota law to give tenants facing eviction for nonpayment of rent more options to avoid losing their homes. The bill allows tenants to pay overdue rent plus interest, court costs, and up to $5 in attorney fees using a written guarantee from a qualified nonprofit rental assistance program (like a 501(c)(3) organization) or a third party who swears they will pay the landlord. This replaces a previous option that permitted guarantees from government agencies. The changes apply to eviction cases filed after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryHF 3258 repeals two Minnesota statutes (3.226 and 16C.053) that previously prohibited state agencies and the legislature from entering contracts with vendors who discriminate against Israel or businesses operating in Israel. The bill removes the requirement to avoid such vendors, allowing state government to contract with any vendor regardless of their position on Israel-related business practices. This change applies to new contracts published or entered on or after the effective date, which is the day after enactment. The repeal affects all state procurement decisions involving vendors, eliminating the prior restrictions and exemptions for small contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Mary C. Murphy Library Construction Grants Program to increase funding for public library building projects. It raises the maximum grant amount from $1 million to $2 million for renovating or expanding existing library buildings or constructing new ones, while also requiring libraries to match grants with non-state funds. The legislation authorizes the state to issue up to $10 million in bonds to fund these grants and appropriates that money to the commissioner of education. These changes will take effect for grants awarded after June 30, 2026, and the bond sale can begin immediately after the bill is enacted.