Rep. Aisha Gomez

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's local homeless prevention aid program by changing how unspent funds are handled and removing the program's expiration date. Counties and Tribal governments receiving aid must continue to use the money for family homeless prevention projects targeting families with children in housing crisis situations, unaccompanied youth, and those lacking stable housing. The legislation allows jurisdictions to return unspent funds to the state by December 31 of the following year, with those funds then redistributed to other eligible areas in the next distribution cycle. Additionally, the bill extends the program indefinitely by repealing its previous 2028 expiration and requires annual reporting on funded projects and outcomes starting in 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3455 renames Minnesota's State Office Building at 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in St. Paul as the "Melissa Hortman State Office Building." The bill requires the revisor of statutes to update all official references to the building in Minnesota Statutes and Rules. This is a ceremonial renaming with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $1.5 million from Minnesota's general fund to support the Somali Museum of Minnesota in building a new facility. The money will be used to design, construct, furnish, and equip the new building in Minneapolis to preserve Somali cultural heritage and display artifacts. This is a one-time appropriation available until the project is completed or abandoned, and the funds are managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development. The legislation directly affects the Somali Museum of Minnesota by providing financial resources for its expansion and preservation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minneapolis uses local sales tax revenue and redefines the geographic area where those taxes apply. It requires the city to deposit specific amounts into the general fund to support state bond debt service and the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority through 2046, with calculations based on tax increases since 2011. The bill also updates the boundaries of the downtown taxing area, expanding it to include new streets while excluding certain zones like those with wine-licensed restaurants. These changes take effect immediately for revenue allocations and on September 30, 2026, for the revised taxing area.

Maddy summaryHF 3752 temporarily allows Minnesota's commissioner of revenue to exclude certain delinquent businesses from liquor posting requirements. It applies to businesses (defined as "places of public accommodation") that are 10+ days late on specific taxes (like sales or liquor taxes) and have requested penalty abatement. The exemption is limited to taxpayers who filed formal requests to reduce penalties or interest under existing tax laws. This temporary authority expires December 31, 2026, and applies retroactively to taxes due after January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3483 modifies Minnesota's trespass law to require law enforcement to obtain a warrant signed by a judicial officer before entering property for civil immigration enforcement. It also prohibits local law enforcement from detaining individuals solely based on federal civil immigration detainers. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes § 609.605 to add a specific provision (subdivision 1, clause (6)) requiring a warrant with probable cause for immigration-related trespass entries. This directly affects local police and sheriff's departments by restricting their ability to act on federal immigration requests without judicial oversight. The law applies to all trespass offenses involving immigration enforcement activities on private property.

Maddy summaryHF 2499 expands Minnesota's renter's credit to match the maximum refund amount available under the homestead credit for homeowners. The bill adjusts the calculation so renters with household incomes up to $137,789 can receive a maximum credit of $3,500, aligning with the homestead credit's highest tier. This change directly affects renters who pay rent considered equivalent to property taxes, ensuring they receive the same maximum tax credit as homeowners. The key mechanism revises the credit formula in Minnesota Statutes 290.0693 to eliminate the previous disparity in maximum benefit amounts between renters and homeowners.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new grant program to provide social services and mental health support to victims of Operation Metro Surge, a federal immigration enforcement operation. The program will fund organizations that help affected individuals with basic needs like housing, food, and employment assistance, as well as mental health care. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government agencies, tribal nations, and legal service providers, with priority given to areas most impacted by the operation. The bill appropriates unspecified funding from the state's general fund for one-time use through June 2029, requiring grantees to report on program participation and outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill restricts state and local government participation in federal civil immigration enforcement efforts, prohibiting agencies from using resources to investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for immigration violations. It defines civil immigration enforcement to exclude criminal law enforcement and clarifies that cooperation with federal authorities on criminal matters remains permitted. The legislation also establishes a cause of action for constitutional rights violations related to immigration, prohibits denying education based on immigration status, and requires hospitals to create policies for interactions with law enforcement. Additionally, the bill appropriates funding to support these provisions and amends existing state statutes regarding immigration-related activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill introduces several tax changes in Minnesota, including allowing workers to subtract qualified tip income from their taxable income, expanding the state child tax credit, and providing a one-time increase in property tax refunds. It also establishes a new fifth tax bracket for high-income earners, creating a 10.7 percent rate on income above $1 million for married couples filing jointly and $600,000 for single filers. These provisions directly affect Minnesota taxpayers by modifying how income is calculated and taxed, with the tip income subtraction applying retroactively to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.