Rep. Sydney Jordan

Maddy summaryHF 3240 establishes a two-year grant program administered by Minnesota's Department of Health to address outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases (like measles) in communities with low vaccination rates. It appropriates funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support community health boards and nonprofit organizations working in these high-risk areas. Grant funds must cover culturally appropriate vaccine education, combating misinformation, and helping individuals access vaccines, with materials provided in primary languages of affected populations. The program directly targets geographic areas or populations experiencing or at risk of outbreaks due to low vaccination coverage.

Maddy summaryHF 2819 provides $3.3 million in one-time funding from the general fund to build wastewater infrastructure on the Red Lake Reservation. The bill directs the Public Facilities Authority to grant this money to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians for constructing a wastewater stabilization pond and associated water/sewer lines in the Little Rock District. This funding directly supports the reservation's water infrastructure needs and is available until the project is completed. The appropriation is effective upon final enactment and aligns with existing state infrastructure grant procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 3405 requires Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to use its existing Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate incidents involving federal agents. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299C.80, to include "federal agents" (defined as those employed by DHS, ICE, CBP, or USCIS) under the unit's duty to investigate cases involving peace officers or federal agents. The bill expands the unit's current mandate - which already covers incidents with state/local officers - to now cover all incidents involving the specified federal agencies. This change directly affects federal law enforcement personnel from those agencies operating in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 1197 requires mining companies seeking permits for nonferrous sulfide ore projects in Minnesota to disclose all environmental violations, fines, or legal actions against them or their key personnel within the past 15 years. The bill prohibits state agencies from conducting environmental reviews or issuing permits to applicants who have been charged, convicted, or fined for environmental violations, bribery, or corruption in that timeframe. This directly affects companies applying for mining permits by blocking approval if they or their leadership have recent environmental compliance issues. The law aims to prevent entities with poor environmental records from obtaining permits for new mining projects.

Maddy summaryHF 3729 corrects outdated language in school district referendum ballot wording by removing an obsolete reference to "referendum by petition." It directly affects Minnesota school districts holding voter referendums to approve property tax levies for funding. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 126C.17 to update ballot language requirements, ensuring clarity about revenue increases per pupil and expiration details. This is a technical correction to modernize ballot instructions, not a change to funding policies or voter requirements. The bill does not alter how referendums are conducted or approved.

Maddy summaryHF 3746 appropriates $25 million from state bond proceeds to fund a storm sewer project in Northeast Minneapolis. The bill directs the Public Facilities Authority to grant this money to the city of Minneapolis for installing approximately 2,100 feet of new storm sewer under 13th Avenue Northeast, from 2nd Street Northeast to a new outfall at the Mississippi River. It authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $25 million to cover this cost, following standard bond procedures under Minnesota law. This project directly affects residents and infrastructure in the Northeast Minneapolis neighborhood by improving stormwater management.

Maddy summaryHF 3730 modifies K-12 education policy in Minnesota, with key changes affecting school districts, charter schools, and state agencies. The bill adds a new section (120A.391) requiring schools to immediately enroll children experiencing homelessness - defined as lacking stable housing - without standard documentation like proof of residency. It mandates schools to provide transportation to the child’s school of origin when in their best interest and coordinate with housing/social services. The bill also updates kindergarten definitions to specify age requirements (5 years old by September 1). These provisions directly impact homeless students, school staff, and administrators responsible for enrollment and support services.

Maddy summaryHF 3619 requires Minnesota's Environmental Quality Board to conduct a generic environmental impact statement on sustainable aviation fuel production and use. It places a temporary moratorium on both tax credits for sustainable aviation fuel producers/blenders (under Minn. Stat. § 41A.30) and grants from the Department of Agriculture until this review is completed. The bill amends tax credit rules to state that credits can only be claimed after the Environmental Quality Board finishes the impact statement and the commissioner certifies the credit. This directly affects sustainable aviation fuel producers, blenders, and the state agencies responsible for administering tax credits and grants.

Maddy summaryHF 3434 bans the possession of semiautomatic military-style assault weapons (like AR-15s and AK-47s) and large-capacity ammunition magazines (holding more than 10 rounds) in Minnesota. It defines these weapons by specific models (e.g., Colt AR-15, Beretta AR-70) or features (folding stocks, pistol grips, threaded barrels). The bill creates criminal penalties for possessing these banned items and amends state law to clarify prohibited firearms and magazines. It directly affects individuals who own or possess these specific weapons or magazines. The law does not cover all semiautomatic firearms but targets models and features associated with military-style weapons.

Maddy summaryHF 3427 modifies conflict of interest rules for members of Minnesota's Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources. It adds a new rule prohibiting commission members from serving as project managers or receiving financial compensation from proposals under review by the commission or receiving trust fund money. The bill also removes an exception allowing members with financial interests to vote on land purchases, requiring all members to recuse themselves in such cases. These changes strengthen ethical standards by preventing financial conflicts during commission decisions about land acquisitions and proposal reviews. The bill takes effect the day after enactment.