Rep. Mohamud Noor

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose any cuts to the program. It does not change current funding levels or create new laws, as it is a non-binding statement of support. The bill directly addresses federal lawmakers, calling for them to maintain Medicaid's current structure and funding. It focuses on advocating for continued support of Medicaid, which provides healthcare for low-income individuals and families.

Maddy summaryHF 2115 amends multiple Minnesota statutes to update human services programs, primarily affecting adults with disabilities receiving day services and behavioral health care. Key provisions include requiring the commissioner to establish statewide rate-setting methodology for day training and habilitation services (effective January 2026), ensuring transparency and equity across providers, and clarifying commissioner duties for overseeing day services programs (effective July 2025). The bill also creates a new intermediate school district behavioral health grant program and updates licensing requirements for human services providers. These changes directly impact service providers, state agencies administering programs, and individuals receiving aging/disability services and behavioral health support.

Maddy summaryHF 3344 creates a new "LGBTQIA2S+ and HIV long-term care bill of rights" in Minnesota. It directly affects residents of long-term care facilities, home care clients, and home and community-based services recipients who are LGBTQIA2S+ or living with HIV. Key provisions require facilities to provide staff training in LGBTQIA2S+ and HIV cultural competency, prohibit specific discriminatory acts (like forcing clothing against gender identity or refusing chosen names/pronouns), mandate clear notices of residents' rights, and allow civil lawsuits if rights are violated. The bill appropriates funds to support these changes, aiming to prevent discrimination in care settings.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's legal definition of "mental illness" to clarify criteria for determining serious mental health conditions. It changes reimbursement rates for medical transportation under public assistance programs and allocates new funding for two specific initiatives: a grant program supporting children at risk of bipolar disorder, and the Children's First Episode of Psychosis program. The bill also requires a report on mental health services but does not specify the report's content. These changes directly affect individuals seeking mental health care, medical providers, and state mental health programs in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 2434 modifies Minnesota's human services funding and delivery systems. It establishes a phased-in "patient driven payment model" for healthcare services, creates the Minnesota Caregiver Defined Contribution Retirement Fund Trust, and requires recovery residence certification. The bill also includes specific rules for nursing home bed replacements (e.g., allowing facility repairs after disasters if insurance proceeds cover costs and bed numbers stay the same). These changes directly affect older adults, disability service providers, healthcare facilities, and caregivers by altering payment structures, retirement benefits, and facility certification requirements.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota House resolution (HR 4) is a symbolic statement reaffirming the state's longstanding relationship with Taiwan. It highlights historical ties dating to 1984, trade statistics (including $644 million in Minnesota exports to Taiwan in 2024), and support for Minnesota businesses using "Taiwan" in commerce per the U.S. Taiwan Relations Act. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally expresses the House's endorsement of continued economic engagement and Taiwan's participation in international organizations. It serves as a non-binding expression of support for the sister-state relationship.

Maddy summaryHF 382 modifies how Minnesota calculates wage rates for staff in disability waiver programs, directly affecting providers serving people with disabilities and their employees. The bill establishes new percentage-based formulas using median wages for specific job titles (e.g., 15% of home health aide wages + 30% of nursing assistant wages for residential direct care staff) instead of previous calculations. It affects 17 staff categories including residential care, employment support, and positive supports roles. The changes take effect January 1, 2026, or after federal approval, and amend Minnesota Statutes 256B.4914.

Maddy summaryHF 3294 is a non-binding resolution passed by the Minnesota House of Representatives. It urges the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose federal funding cuts, directly affecting Minnesota's 1.2 million Medicaid beneficiaries - including children (41% covered), seniors, people with disabilities, and communities of color (covering 80-90% of Black and American Indian births). The resolution has no new funding mechanisms or state policy changes; it solely requests federal action. It does not impose new requirements or alter existing Medicaid programs.

Maddy summaryHF 2421 establishes a 18-member Council on Direct Support Professionals to address staffing shortages in Minnesota. The council, including state agency leaders, service providers, people with lived experience, and advocates, must develop a statewide strategic plan by 2026 to improve access to direct support services. These services help people with disabilities or older adults with daily needs like bathing, cooking, and community access. The bill appropriates funds for the council’s work and requires a final report to lawmakers, directly affecting direct support workers and the individuals relying on these services across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 2725 establishes a Healthy Aging Subcabinet within Minnesota Management and Budget and a Citizens' Engagement Council to develop a statewide Minnesota Healthy Aging Plan. The bill requires a director (appointed by the governor with public health and aging expertise) to lead the Subcabinet, coordinate community input from older adults, caregivers, and Tribal Nations, and integrate aging considerations into state agency planning. Key provisions mandate analyzing healthcare access (including oral health and chronic conditions), family caregiving needs, and funding opportunities to support aging in place. The bill appropriates funds for the Office of Healthy Aging and its planning process, directly affecting older Minnesotans, caregivers, and state agencies delivering aging services.