Rep. Katie Jones

Maddy summaryHF 3347 modifies Minnesota liquor licensing rules to authorize specific venues to sell alcohol without usual zoning restrictions. It allows St. Paul to issue on-sale licenses to the Fitzgerald Theatre, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Union Depot, bypassing typical distance requirements from schools or churches. The bill also updates rules for the University of Minnesota Board of Regents, permitting licenses for Northrop Auditorium, football stadiums (like TCF Huntington Bank Stadium), and up to seven other campus locations for events. These changes directly affect those specific venues and the Board of Regents by removing barriers to alcohol sales during permitted events.

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 summaryHF 3339 reinstates a citizen advisory board for Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), which was eliminated by the legislature in 2015. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to require the governor to appoint eight citizen members who must reflect the state's racial, gender, and geographic diversity, including at least one Tribal Nation member, three members from environmental justice communities, one small farmer, and one labor union member. This board will review specific agency decisions - such as permits, environmental impact statements, and rule changes - and provide public input on environmental policies. The change directly affects how the MPCA makes decisions, adding a layer of public oversight previously removed.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill with policy changes), passed by the Minnesota House. It urges Congress to exercise its constitutional authority to oversee the Executive branch and defend the Constitution. The resolution specifically cites concerns about the Executive branch allegedly bypassing courts, impounding funds, and infringing on free speech, and asks Congress to "assert its constitutional oversight authority." It directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to Congress and Minnesota's federal representatives.

Maddy summaryHF 3320 establishes a statewide ban on all new billboards in Minnesota, effective immediately after enactment. It prohibits state agencies and local governments from issuing permits for new billboards or allowing their construction anywhere in the state. Existing billboards are declared "nonconforming uses," meaning they can remain but cannot be expanded, replaced, or relocated. The bill directly affects billboard owners, advertising companies, and local governments responsible for land use permits, aiming to preserve Minnesota's natural scenery to support tourism.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution, not a law. Minnesota's legislature formally urges the President to respect and comply with federal court rulings, specifically referencing the Trump administration's refusal to follow a court order regarding an immigration case. The resolution directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to the President, Congress, and Minnesota's congressional delegation. It has no legal effect but serves as a formal statement supporting judicial independence.

Maddy summaryHF 3304 repeals tax breaks for sustainable aviation fuel producers and data centers, including an income tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel and sales/use tax exemptions for data center operations and facility construction. The revenue generated from these repeals will be redirected to increase the state's renter's credit, providing additional tax relief to low-to-moderate-income renters. The bill also makes technical adjustments to various tax statutes to reflect these changes. This affects businesses in the sustainable aviation fuel sector, data center operators, and renters who qualify for the increased credit.

Maddy summaryHF 3292 requires Minnesota to study how U.S. tariffs and retaliatory tariffs from other countries impact state households and businesses. The bill appropriates funds to the commissioner of management and budget to examine these economic effects, specifically breaking down impacts by household income level and business sector/size. The study must be completed and reported to legislative committees by February 1, 2026. This bill directly affects all Minnesotans and businesses through the mandated analysis of existing tariff policies.

Maddy summaryHF 1289 requires social media platforms operating in Minnesota to display a mental health warning label each time a user accesses the platform. The label must warn of potential negative mental health impacts, include resources like the 988 Suicide Lifeline, and remain visible until the user exits or acknowledges the warning. The bill also mandates that platforms show a pop-up timer notification every 30 minutes (customizable up to 60 minutes) tracking daily active usage time, which users must acknowledge before dismissing. These requirements apply to all covered social media platforms and take effect July 1, 2025. The law does not create private lawsuits but allows the attorney general to enforce it.

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.