Rep. Krista Knudsen

Maddy summaryHF 2062 modifies Minnesota's sales tax payment rules for retailers. It requires large retailers (with $250,000+ annual tax liability) to pay 84.5% of estimated June tax by June 30 and the remainder by August 20, while smaller retailers pay monthly. The bill also creates a "vendor allowance," allowing retailers to retain a portion of collected sales tax (at least $10 or 1% of eligible taxes) to offset collection costs, provided taxes are reported and paid on time. This directly affects most Minnesota retailers, particularly construction material sellers (defined in the bill), and takes effect for sales after June 30, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 957 allows Minnesota school districts and charter schools to transfer unassigned funds between operating accounts during fiscal years 2025-2029 without increasing state aid or property tax authority, requiring written resolutions and public posting. It also permits school boards to formally opt out of complying with specific new state education laws or rules enacted between July 2023 and 2024 (including provisions from 2023-2024 legislative sessions), for the 2025-2026 through 2028-2029 school years. School boards must document and publicly post each opt-out decision and notify the education commissioner. This bill directly affects school districts and charter schools by providing temporary flexibility in fund management and compliance with certain state mandates. The provisions expire after the 2028-2029 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the duties of Minnesota's Department of Human Services commissioner regarding how the state handles federal SNAP fiscal disallowances and sanctions. It adds a definition for MAXIS, the computer system used to determine eligibility for public assistance programs, and updates the commissioner's responsibilities to include developing performance measures that focus on reducing inequities, improving program coordination, and minimizing administrative burdens for families. The legislation also grants the commissioner expanded authority to monitor county agencies, enforce compliance with federal and state welfare laws, and adjust benefits when necessary to align with regulations. Additionally, it requires the commissioner to report biennially on grants received and program performance to legislative committees.

Maddy summaryHF 845 modifies Minnesota's net metering rules for small-scale renewable energy systems. It allows customers with systems under 40 kilowatts to choose between receiving compensation based on the utility's avoided costs or the average retail electricity rate. The bill clarifies key terms like "designated meter" and "contiguous property" to streamline billing for these systems. This directly affects residential and small business customers with solar panels or similar renewable installations who generate excess electricity for the grid.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals receiving Minnesota public assistance programs from using licensed money transmitters to send money to foreign countries. It directly affects recipients of programs such as SNAP, medical assistance, child care assistance, and housing support. The law requires money transmitters to report every six months to state agencies any individuals who send money abroad, and state officials must then check if those individuals are enrolled in public assistance programs. If a recipient is found to have sent money to a foreign country while receiving aid, they will lose eligibility for all public assistance programs they were participating in.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's social studies standards to include information about the dangers and perils of communism and socialism, specifically during the 2030-2031 review and revision of state academic standards. The legislation mandates that the state commissioner incorporate details about estimated lives lost and negative outcomes associated with these ideologies into the updated curriculum. It directly affects Minnesota public school systems by setting a specific requirement for future social studies education content. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and does not change current curriculum requirements but establishes a mandate for future revisions.

Maddy summaryHF 16 prohibits Minnesota cities, counties, or local governments from passing laws that block law enforcement from sharing immigration status information with federal authorities. It requires county attorneys to notify federal immigration agencies when someone without legal status is arrested for a violent crime. The bill overrides any local "noncooperation" policies that would restrict this information sharing or federal immigration enforcement. It applies to all local law enforcement and government entities in Minnesota, ensuring consistent cooperation with federal immigration enforcement on specific matters.

Maddy summaryHF 13 would amend Minnesota Statutes section 609.06 to eliminate the requirement that individuals must attempt to retreat before using reasonable force in self-defense or defense of others. The bill specifically removes the "duty to retreat" provision, allowing people to use force without first trying to avoid confrontation if they reasonably believe it is necessary. This change would directly affect Minnesotans using force to defend themselves or others in situations where they perceive an immediate threat. The bill was introduced but not passed, as it was laid on the table during the 2025 legislative session.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the state's human services commissioner to continue submitting annual reports to the legislature about the use of periodic data matching in medical assistance programs. The reports must detail how many cases were affected, how many recipients were identified as possibly ineligible, how many had their eligibility terminated, and how many cases were closed due to non-cooperation. Unlike previous versions of this requirement, the bill removes the expiration date, making the reporting obligation permanent. The law directly affects the state's medical assistance administration and the legislative committees overseeing human services finance.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending the Minnesota Constitution to limit the governor and lieutenant governor to two consecutive terms, preventing them from seeking a third term. The amendment would also maintain existing requirements that candidates be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of Minnesota for one year before election. If passed by the legislature, the amendment would be submitted to voters for approval at the 2026 general election. The change directly affects current and future candidates for these executive offices by restricting their ability to run for re-election beyond two terms.