Rep. Katie Jones

Maddy summaryHF 1013 appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's renewable development account for the Minnesota Energy Alley initiative, administered by Clean Energy Economy Minnesota. The funds are a one-time allocation to support energy sector growth through seed funding for businesses, workforce training programs, and recruiting entrepreneurs to Minnesota. The bill also directs the initiative to seek additional federal and private funding to create a long-term revenue model. This funding directly affects energy businesses and economic development efforts within the state.

Maddy summaryHF 1139 requires new residential buildings with on-site parking to include electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, such as EV-ready spaces, EV-capable spaces, or charging stations, either within or adjacent to the building. It directly affects developers and builders constructing new residential properties that provide parking, excluding buildings with fewer than four dwelling units. The bill amends Minnesota's State Building Code to mandate these infrastructure requirements for all qualifying new residential buildings. This policy change aims to support EV adoption by integrating charging capabilities into new housing construction.

Maddy summaryHF 1180 appropriates $17 million from state bond proceeds to fund repair, renovation, and construction of Minneapolis' Nicollet Avenue Bridge over Minnehaha Creek. The funds are provided to the city of Minneapolis through the commissioner of transportation, but only after nonstate funding commitments are secured. The state will issue up to $17 million in bonds under Minnesota's bonding laws to cover this appropriation. This bill directly affects Minneapolis infrastructure maintenance and the city's ability to complete the bridge project.

Maddy summaryHF 384 appropriates $35 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. This one-time funding is specifically for rehabilitating, preserving, equipping, and repairing deeply affordable family housing units in Minneapolis and its affiliated entities, such as Community Housing Resources. The bill directly affects low-income residents living in Minneapolis public housing by providing resources to maintain and upgrade their homes. It does not create new programs but allocates existing state funds for immediate housing preservation efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 501 proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee equal rights under Minnesota law and prohibit state discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including pregnancy decisions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If approved by voters in 2026, it would add a new section to the Minnesota Constitution requiring state actions to use the least restrictive means to achieve compelling government interests. The amendment would directly apply to all Minnesotans and state agencies, ensuring equal protection in all state laws and programs. It requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with the question asking whether the state constitution should include these equal rights protections.