Rep. Aisha Gomez

Maddy summaryHF 2068 allocates $89 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the state general fund to provide grants under Minnesota Statutes section 256K.45, subdivision 1. The bill directly provides funding to organizations serving homeless youth in Minnesota, supporting existing programs rather than creating new policies. This appropriation enables the commissioner of human services to distribute funds for services like shelter, counseling, and transitional housing. The bill focuses solely on funding, with no new eligibility rules or program requirements specified.

Maddy summaryHF 2195 proposes adding a new constitutional section to Minnesota's state constitution, specifically stating "Marriage is a fundamental right and shall not be restricted based on gender or race" (Sec. 18). If approved by voters, this amendment would prohibit legal restrictions on marriage based on gender or race. The amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election, with potential implementation starting January 1, 2027, if ratified. This bill directly affects marriage rights and legal protections for all Minnesotans, requiring voter approval rather than legislative passage alone.

Maddy summaryHF 2468 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support mental health initiatives in Minnesota's construction industry. The funds, available until June 30, 2027, are designated for outreach, education, stigma reduction programs, and worksite strategies to prevent suicide. They can be used for grants to industry groups and developing resources targeting construction workers. This bill directly affects construction industry workers by funding concrete mental health support services through state-administered programs.

Maddy summaryHF 2274 is a comprehensive tax code revision affecting Minnesota's individual income, corporate franchise, property, and sales taxes. It modifies tax credits (like the child tax credit and homestead credit for seniors), expands electronic filing for income taxes, repeals the tax on illegal cannabis, and adjusts property tax exemptions and classifications. The bill directly impacts various taxpayers - including individuals claiming credits, businesses subject to franchise taxes, and local governments managing tax revenues - by changing how they calculate, file, and receive tax refunds. Key provisions include requiring electronic direct filing for income tax returns, adding a senior homestead credit advance, and eliminating the tax on illegal cannabis sales.

Maddy summaryHF 1579 establishes a new supplementary payment rate for specific housing providers serving vulnerable populations. It requires agencies to negotiate an additional $975 per month (capped at this amount, including inflation adjustments) for facilities providing 24/7 supervised housing to unsheltered individuals with complex health needs (including substance use, mental illness, or physical conditions). These facilities must offer private dwellings in the Twin Cities metro area (100 beds, operating since 2020) or central Minnesota (48 beds, opening after 2025), with all beds dedicated to this population. The rate applies starting July 1, 2025, and is supplemental to existing payment rates.

Maddy summaryHF 1933 increases Minnesota's student loan credit from $500 to $1,000 per taxpayer and makes the credit refundable. This means Minnesotans who paid eligible student loan interest or principal in 2025 or later can claim the full credit amount even if it exceeds their state tax bill, receiving a refund for the difference. The credit applies to individuals with qualifying student loans who meet income thresholds, including married couples filing jointly. The change takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 2220 prohibits Minnesota state agencies from charging parking fees to state employees at facilities owned or operated by the state. It directly affects all state employees who park on state property, whether working or with manager approval for personal use. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes (sections 16B.04 and 16B.58) to require free parking, removing all fees, fines, or penalties for eligible employees. This change applies to all state parking lots managed under the Department of Administration, ensuring employees receive a free parking permit.

Maddy summaryHF 2141 allocates $400,000 from Minnesota's general fund for a one-time grant to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM), a nonprofit community organization. The funds will cover the renovation, construction, and equipping of OLM's Brooklyn Park community center. This grant enables OLM to provide culturally relevant programs and services to Liberian community members in the northwest suburbs. The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, per state funding rules.

Maddy summaryHF 1932 appropriates $1 million from the general fund for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund two specific grant programs. The funds support taxpayer assistance grants under Minnesota Statutes §270C.21, subd. 3, and tax credit outreach grants under §270C.21, subd. 4. These grants help Minnesota residents access tax assistance services and learn about available tax credits. The commissioner of revenue will distribute the funds to eligible organizations providing these services. The bill does not change eligibility rules or create new programs - it only allocates existing funding.

Maddy summaryHF 1126 creates a property tax exemption for specific land owned by federally recognized Indian Tribes in Minnesota. It exempts one parcel (max 40,000 sq ft) that was classified as class 3a in 2025, located in a city over 400,000 population (like Minneapolis), owned by a tribe as of January 1, 2024, and used exclusively for tribal purposes or public charities. Properties used for housing, apartments, farming, or forestry do not qualify. The exemption applies starting with tax assessments in 2026. This directly affects eligible tribal entities owning qualifying property in designated urban areas.