Rep. Mohamud Noor

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill creates a $100 million relief program to help small businesses that experienced significant revenue declines between July 2024 and February 2026, which the bill attributes to federal enforcement activity. The program provides grants to operators of indoor retail or food market spaces with at least 25 small tenant businesses, requiring that most funds be used to offer rent forgiveness to existing tenants. To qualify, businesses must be Minnesota-based, have fewer than 50 employees, operate from a physical location, and show at least a 20 percent drop in revenue or sales during the specified period. Grant applications will be processed through a lottery system, with funds usable for payroll, rent, utilities, inventory, and other operational expenses, and the state must report on the program's outcomes by December 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover home care nursing services without imposing quantity limits on the number of visits or hours provided. It directly affects individuals enrolled in health plans who also receive medical assistance, ensuring they receive ongoing skilled nursing care without arbitrary caps on coverage. The legislation defines home care nursing services as continuous, medically necessary care that cannot be safely delivered through intermittent visits, and mandates that plans refer to these services by this specific name in all coverage documents. While cost-sharing like copayments may still apply, the bill prohibits plans from restricting coverage based on the total amount of services needed, with most provisions taking effect in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's human services laws to update definitions and procedures for aging and disability services, behavioral health, and licensing. It primarily affects nursing homes, waiver programs, and state agencies by clarifying terms like "assessment reference date" and establishing new rules for determining a resident's need for care starting in 2027. The legislation also amends numerous existing statutes to add new subdivisions and repeal old ones, while setting aside specific funding adjustments and requiring future reports.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to use a lease-purchase agreement and the sale of certificates of participation to fund improvements or replacement of its MAXIS system. Under this plan, the state would lease the project from a vendor or financing source and pay for it in installments over a period of up to ten years. The legislation establishes specific rules for how the state must manage the funds, including requirements for insurance, liability, and financial reporting within a dedicated project fund. It also allows the state to transfer money from its general fund to cover expected costs before the financing proceeds are received.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill requires employers to inform their employees within 72 hours if a federal immigration agency plans to inspect their employment records. It also prohibits employers from allowing federal immigration officers into nonpublic areas of their business, such as offices or storage rooms, unless the officers present a valid court warrant. To enforce these rules, the state will provide a standard notice template for businesses to use, and employers face civil fines ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 for failing to comply with the notification or access restrictions. The law directly impacts businesses in Minnesota and aims to ensure workers are aware of federal inspections while limiting unauthorized access to private workspaces.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to issue up to $7 million in bonds to fund the redevelopment of the Glendale Townhomes project. The legislation amends state statutes to allow these bond proceeds to be granted directly to the authority or its affiliated entities for this specific development. Additionally, the bill establishes a funding mechanism where the state transfers money from the general fund to a bond account to cover annual debt payments on these bonds over several decades. This financial support is contingent on the bonds remaining outstanding and is designed to ensure the project can be financed through public infrastructure funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Minnesota Business Recovery Loan Program to help businesses that have suffered financial losses due to increased immigration enforcement activities in the state. It appropriates $100 million in fiscal year 2026, 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 located in Minnesota, owned by state residents, demonstrate a revenue loss of more than 30 percent between enactment and December 1, 2025, and show that losses resulted from staffing shortages, reduced customer access, or other immigration enforcement-related factors. The program provides loans ranging from $25,000 to $200,000 depending on business size and location, which must be used exclusively for business operations in Minnesota and cannot be used to repay prior debt or for real estate speculation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires high-risk medical assistance providers in Minnesota to complete compliance training focused on drug and alcohol policies before employees or volunteers have direct contact with program participants. It also mandates that applicants disclose any consultants used to prepare their license applications and strengthens requirements for identifying controlling individuals during the licensing process. The legislation updates application procedures to include stricter timelines for commissioner responses, clearer documentation requirements, and provisions for electronic communication with the licensing authority. These changes aim to improve transparency and oversight for organizations providing medical assistance services under state regulation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires state agencies to submit detailed reports on grant information by September 1, 2026, covering grants for fiscal years 2028 and 2029. The report must include the original legislative language attached to each grant, the base funding amounts, and relevant state laws for grants managed by the Department of Management and Budget, Department of Human Services, Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health, and Direct Care and Treatment. These documents will be sent to legislative committee chairs and minority members overseeing health, human services, and children, as well as to state research and fiscal analysis offices. The bill aims to improve transparency by ensuring lawmakers have clear records of how grant funds were originally authorized and what requirements they must meet.

Maddy summaryHF 3643 establishes Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park in Ramsey County, specifically within St. Paul, as a new public park. The bill designates precise boundaries for the park using 18 directional points in St. Paul and requires that no park permit or entry fee be charged. It directs the commissioner of natural resources to manage the park under standard state park rules, while specifying that the commissioner of administration and Minnesota Historical Society retain authority over existing buildings and monuments within the park. The legislation also appropriates funds for the park’s establishment, directly affecting public access to this newly designated green space in the city.