Rep. Mohamud Noor

Maddy summaryHF 3662 amends Minnesota's individual income tax code to require taxpayers to include certain employer-reimbursed travel expenses as taxable income. Specifically, it adds an "addition" for travel costs (like fares, meals, and lodging) paid by or reimbursed by an employer while traveling within Minnesota for immigration enforcement activities or supporting such activities. This provision applies only to expenses incurred in Minnesota and takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects Minnesota taxpayers whose employers cover travel related to immigration enforcement within the state.

Maddy summaryHF 3444 prohibits Minnesota's medical assistance program (Medicaid) from requiring prior authorization or step therapy for any FDA-approved drug used to treat opioid use disorder. This means Medicaid patients receiving treatment for opioid addiction will not face extra approval steps or forced trials of cheaper alternatives. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add a specific exception blocking these requirements for opioid use disorder medications. It directly affects Medicaid patients and the state agency managing drug coverage policies.

Maddy summaryHF 3623 modifies Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship program by raising the income eligibility threshold to $80,000 for students attending non-state-college public institutions (like universities), while exempting students at state colleges and Tribal colleges from this income limit. The bill also adjusts funding amounts for the program, with specific transfers of $2.5 million annually for spinal cord injury programs and $3.132 million for dual training programs. These changes apply to students enrolled in fall 2026 and beyond. The bill directly affects low-to-moderate-income students seeking tuition support at Minnesota's public higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryHF 3659 requires individuals who earned income in Minnesota while participating in immigration enforcement activities or providing material support to such activities to file a Minnesota income tax return. This requirement applies even if the individual's income would normally be too low to trigger a filing obligation under standard tax rules. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add this specific filing requirement, which takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3627 increases the maximum family income limit for Minnesota's North Star Promise scholarship program from $80,000 to $100,000 annually, expanding eligibility to more students from middle-income households. The bill also increases funding transfers for the program, requiring $49.5 million annually from the general fund (starting fiscal year 2026) to support scholarships. This change affects students attending eligible Minnesota colleges who meet other standard requirements like FAFSA submission and academic progress. The adjustments take effect for the fall 2026 academic term.

Maddy summaryHF 3526 redirects fines collected from home care licensing violations into a new grant program to improve care quality. It modifies how these fines are deposited (now funding annual grants instead of general accounts) and establishes a competitive grant process for licensed home care providers to fund projects enhancing client outcomes. The bill also updates membership criteria for the Home Care and Assisted Living Program Advisory Council. These changes affect home care providers who pay fines and those applying for quality improvement grants, with funds specifically targeted at licensed providers meeting eligibility requirements.

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 2569 modifies Minnesota's licensing rules for residential care facilities. It requires new assisted living facilities with a capacity of six or fewer residents to maintain a minimum 1,320-foot distance from existing similar facilities or small residential programs (serving six or fewer residents). The bill also mandates that the state commissioner notify local municipalities in writing within 30 days after issuing a license for such small facilities. These changes apply to initial licenses issued on or after August 1, 2025, affecting facility operators and local governments. The bill does not alter funding or care standards, focusing solely on facility location requirements and notification procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 688 modifies Minnesota's housing law to include specific protections for individuals training service dogs. It defines a "service dog in training" as a dog actively trained under accredited organizations (like Assistance Dogs International), granting these individuals full housing access without extra fees. Landlords or homeowners associations must accept written certification from the training organization but may require it, and accommodations end when training concludes. This directly affects people training service dogs and housing providers across Minnesota, ensuring equal access to housing during the training phase.

Maddy summaryHF 3 amends Minnesota's human services laws to update aging services, disability support, health care, and homelessness programs. Its key provision requires the state board to investigate nursing home wages and working conditions in specific areas, aiming to establish minimum employment standards that meet or exceed industry norms for most workers by January 2025. The bill directly affects nursing home workers, facilities, and related service providers across Minnesota. It also includes technical updates to various statutes and establishes reporting requirements for multiple human services programs, though specific funding amounts are not detailed in the provided text.