Rep. Sydney Jordan

Maddy summaryHF 2577 modifies Minnesota's agricultural waste handling rules, primarily affecting farms, fertilizer distributors, and entities handling sewage sludge. The bill requires detailed record retention for all sewage sludge transfers - including date, amount, and parties involved - and mandates these records be available to the Department of Agriculture upon request. It also clarifies the Department's role in regulating PFAS-containing fertilizers and prohibits applying fertilizer or sewage sludge to impervious surfaces like driveways or parking lots. These changes aim to improve tracking of waste materials and prevent environmental contamination from improper handling.

Maddy summaryHF 1171 modifies the mission of Minnesota's Math Corps program to focus on providing elementary and middle school students and teachers with data-driven, evidence-based instructional support for foundational math skills. It requires the program to evaluate and accelerate student learning to meet state math standards and workforce readiness goals. The bill appropriates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for 2027 to fund this program, with unused 2026 funds carrying over to 2027. The Department of Education must submit biennial reports to legislative education committees assessing the program's effectiveness. This directly affects K-8 students and teachers in Minnesota public schools receiving Math Corps support.

Maddy summaryHF 107 modifies Minnesota's unemployment insurance rules for workers involved in labor disputes. It specifies that workers participating in or directly affected by a labor dispute can receive benefits until the end of the week the dispute was active, while those not involved are eligible until the dispute began. The bill clarifies that certain situations - like employer safety violations, lockouts, or being fired before a dispute starts - do not make applicants ineligible. This directly affects workers who stop working due to labor conflicts, ensuring they maintain eligibility under defined conditions. The changes amend Minnesota Statutes section 268.085, subdivision 13b.

Maddy summaryHF 2699 legalizes personal cultivation, possession, transportation, and use of psilocybin for Minnesotans aged 21 or older, removing criminal penalties for these activities. The bill establishes a Psychedelic Medicine Board to oversee implementation, creates public education and harm reduction programs, and authorizes civil actions for related issues. It amends Minnesota’s controlled substances laws (specifically sections 152.021, 152.022, and 152.024) to exclude psilocybin from possession crime classifications for adults 21+. The legislation also appropriates funding for these programs and sets up rulemaking authority for the new framework.

Maddy summaryHF 1030 requires schools in Minnesota to include student attendance data in annual state assessment reports. Specifically, individual student reports must show the number and percentage of days a student was absent during the previous school year. This applies to all public schools, school districts, and charter schools that provide these assessment reports to parents and school staff. The requirement takes effect on July 1, 2025, and does not change existing attendance policies or tracking methods.

Maddy summaryHF 1003 appropriates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to Independent School District 294 in Houston for its Minnesota Virtual Academy career pathways program, in partnership with Operating Engineers Local 49. The program provides up to five semesters of courses leading to eligibility for the Operating Engineers apprenticeship program. It requires targeted outreach to students of color, Indigenous students, low-income students, and other underserved groups, and mandates an annual report to legislative committees detailing participant demographics, program spending, and recommendations for statewide improvements. This bill specifically supports one school district's program, not a statewide initiative.

Maddy summaryHF 2036 provides $450,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund employment services for people with disabilities through Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI), and $250,000 for career skills programming in 2026. The bill funds inclusive job opportunities, virtual and in-person career classes using virtual reality tools, and employer outreach for individuals with disabilities. MDI must report by January 15, 2028, on program participation, demographics, service hours, and recommendations. This one-time funding directly supports people with disabilities seeking employment and MDI’s service delivery model.

Maddy summaryHF 2600 modifies Minnesota's voter registration rules to allow individuals in county jails to register using the address listed on their jail intake form. This change directly affects eligible voters currently incarcerated in county facilities, enabling them to register on election day without needing additional proof of residence. The bill also requires the secretary of state to allocate funds to sheriffs to implement jail-based voter registration procedures, with grants distributed based on the number of jail beds under each sheriff's authority. These funds are intended to support the administrative work needed for this new registration process.

Maddy summaryHF 745 modifies how Minnesota school districts calculate compensatory revenue eligibility for low-income students, requiring districts to count children eligible through both direct certification (like SNAP benefits) and education benefits (such as school meal programs) as of October 1 each year. It adjusts spending rules, requiring at least 80% of compensatory revenue to be spent at individual school sites (with a temporary 40% allowance for 2026-2027 if meal program data is incomplete) and mandates reporting for adjustments due to enrollment changes. The bill establishes a Compensatory Revenue Task Force, composed of education officials, school board representatives, and parent advocates, to analyze the funding formula and make recommendations. It appropriates funds for these changes and takes effect for fiscal year 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 2578 modifies Minnesota's rules for annexing unincorporated property. It clarifies that property owners can petition for annexation by gathering signatures from either 20% of owners or 100 owners (whichever is fewer) in the area. The bill specifically excludes owners or operators of aggregate mining facilities (as defined in section 298.75) from being eligible to initiate annexation petitions. This change affects property owners in unincorporated areas seeking to join a municipality and the process for starting annexation proceedings.