Rep. Mohamud Noor

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million in state bond proceeds to fund the expansion and renovation of St. David's Center at 1130 Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis. The funds will support early childhood education, children's mental health services, pediatric therapy, and family support programs aimed at improving educational and health outcomes for children and families in Hennepin County. The state will issue bonds up to $10 million to cover these costs, with the project required to use the funds for specific services outlined in the bill. The appropriation is available until the facility project is completed.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's assisted living facility regulations and tax rules while adjusting who can recover legal fees in certain proceedings. It raises the revenue threshold for small businesses eligible to recover fees and expenses in legal proceedings from $7 million to $13.5 million, and includes individual owners of those businesses in this eligibility. The bill also exempts assisted living facilities from the state provider tax and updates requirements for how facilities must allow residents to request assistance for health and safety needs. Additionally, it creates an exception for residents with moderate to severe cognitive impairment who cannot reliably use alerting devices, allowing facilities to not provide 24/7 request assistance systems for those specific individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Minnesota Business Recovery Loan Program to provide financial assistance to businesses that have suffered revenue losses exceeding 30% due to staffing shortages or disruptions caused by increased immigration enforcement activities. The program allocates $100 million in one-time funding, with $18 million designated for zero-interest loans to businesses in greater Minnesota and $82 million for zero-interest loans to businesses in the seven-county metropolitan area through nonprofit lenders. To qualify, businesses must be Minnesota-based, in good standing, and demonstrate that their revenue decline stems from immigration-related events between the bill's enactment and December 1, 2025. Loan amounts vary by business size and location, ranging from $25,000 to $200,000, and funds must be used exclusively for business operations within Minnesota rather than debt repayment or real estate investment.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Commissioner of Corrections to explore partnerships with external groups, such as dental schools and mobile clinics, to enhance dental care in state prisons. The commissioner must evaluate these options and submit a report by January 15, 2027, outlining potential partnerships, funding strategies, and any necessary legislative changes. Additionally, the law requires the commissioner to improve inmate access to preventive, restorative, and emergency dental treatments. To support these efforts, the bill appropriates unspecified funds from the state's general budget for the fiscal year 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $75 million in state bonds to fund capital improvements for bus rapid transit projects in Minnesota. The money will be distributed to the Metropolitan Council, which is responsible for acquiring property, designing routes, and constructing arterial bus rapid transit systems. The council must decide how to allocate these funds based on specific criteria such as project readiness, expected ridership, and alignment with existing transportation plans. Once the bonds are sold, the resulting revenue will be used to pay for construction costs, utility relocation, and the equipping of facilities for these transit projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals previous tax exemptions that allowed certain preferred seats and amenities at athletic events to be sold without sales tax. It also provides funding for safe harbor shelter and housing grants to support individuals experiencing homelessness. By removing the exemptions, the legislation ensures that these specific stadium seats and related amenities are now subject to standard sales tax like other retail items. The funding provision aims to allocate state money directly to organizations assisting with shelter and housing needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $6.5 million in state bonds to fund safety improvements on Washington Avenue in Minneapolis. The funds will be used by Hennepin County to design, engineer, and reconstruct County Road 152 between the I-35W southbound ramps and 3rd Street South. Once approved, the state will sell these bonds and transfer the proceeds to the commissioner of transportation for distribution to the county. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 2799 appropriates $3 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to establish the Minnesota Age in Place Network through a grant to Age Well at Home. This funding directly supports low- to moderate-income older homeowners by covering home modifications and safety renovations (like grab bars or ramps) at their owner-occupied properties, with each project capped at $20,000. Up to 10% of the grant can cover administrative costs for the network’s setup and maintenance. The bill provides concrete funding for specific home safety improvements, targeting vulnerable older residents in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $3 million in state funds to the African Development Center to help small businesses recover from financial losses caused by Operation Metro Surge. The program offers forgivable loans to eligible businesses with 50 or fewer employees that are located in areas affected by the immigration enforcement operation. Funds can be used for rent, utilities, payroll, inventory replacement, and other essential operating costs, provided the recipients follow specific program rules. The African Development Center must submit a detailed report by February 2027 outlining how many businesses received aid and the program's overall impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Metropolitan Airports Commission to increase transparency regarding flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport that transport detained immigrants. Specifically, it mandates that the airport operator notify the commission whenever U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrives or departs with passengers being held in restraints. The legislation also requires the commission to install a live-streaming camera to record these flights and to submit monthly reports detailing the number of detained individuals, including minors, on each trip. These measures are designed to provide the public and state officials with real-time data and regular updates on immigration-related air traffic at the airport.