Rep. Emma Greenman

Maddy summaryHF 2869 appropriates $1 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to create a survivor employment readiness pilot program. The funding supports Avivo, a nonprofit, in providing direct services to survivors of sex trafficking and domestic abuse as they seek employment. Key provisions include covering costs for childcare, transportation, housing, legal aid, interview clothing, technology, and Internet access, while also requiring public outreach and corporate training about survivors' workforce reentry challenges. This is a one-time appropriation, specifically targeting services statewide with continued focus in the St. Cloud area.

Maddy summaryHF 2567 bans "stay-or-pay" provisions in Minnesota employment contracts, which require employees to pay employers if they leave before a set period (e.g., for training costs or recruitment fees). The bill prohibits employers from including these clauses as a condition of hiring, enforcing them, or threatening to enforce them. Violations carry fines of $1,000-$5,000 per instance, and affected employees can sue for $5,000 per violation plus damages. The law applies to all employment contracts signed on or after July 1, 2025, directly protecting Minnesota workers and holding employers accountable.

Maddy summaryHF 107 modifies Minnesota's unemployment insurance rules for workers involved in labor disputes. It specifies that workers participating in or directly affected by a labor dispute can receive benefits until the end of the week the dispute was active, while those not involved are eligible until the dispute began. The bill clarifies that certain situations - like employer safety violations, lockouts, or being fired before a dispute starts - do not make applicants ineligible. This directly affects workers who stop working due to labor conflicts, ensuring they maintain eligibility under defined conditions. The changes amend Minnesota Statutes section 268.085, subdivision 13b.

Maddy summaryHF 1003 appropriates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to Independent School District 294 in Houston for its Minnesota Virtual Academy career pathways program, in partnership with Operating Engineers Local 49. The program provides up to five semesters of courses leading to eligibility for the Operating Engineers apprenticeship program. It requires targeted outreach to students of color, Indigenous students, low-income students, and other underserved groups, and mandates an annual report to legislative committees detailing participant demographics, program spending, and recommendations for statewide improvements. This bill specifically supports one school district's program, not a statewide initiative.

Maddy summaryHF 2568 amends Minnesota law to require tax increment financing (TIF) funds to be included when calculating whether a public construction contract exceeds $50,000 - the threshold triggering the "responsible contractor law." This change directly affects contractors bidding on public projects valued over $50,000, as TIF funds will now count toward that threshold instead of being excluded. The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 16C.285 to clarify that TIF must be included in determining eligibility for the responsible contractor requirements. It ensures contractors must meet all criteria for contracts that include TIF funding, rather than excluding TIF from the value calculation. This is a technical adjustment to the existing threshold calculation, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryHF 2036 provides $450,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund employment services for people with disabilities through Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI), and $250,000 for career skills programming in 2026. The bill funds inclusive job opportunities, virtual and in-person career classes using virtual reality tools, and employer outreach for individuals with disabilities. MDI must report by January 15, 2028, on program participation, demographics, service hours, and recommendations. This one-time funding directly supports people with disabilities seeking employment and MDI’s service delivery model.

Maddy summaryHF 2603 allocates new funding to state agencies to strengthen fraud prevention and detection efforts. It specifically adds $391,000 for the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Division, $5.88 million for child care program integrity, and $21.96 million (with $5.66 million in 2026) for program integrity analytics within the Department of Human Services. The bill updates multiple statutes to require agencies to implement new fraud prevention systems and reporting mechanisms for programs handling public funds. These changes directly affect state agencies managing Medicaid, child care, education, and human services programs.

Maddy summaryHF 2452 prohibits businesses from using artificial intelligence to automatically adjust product prices in real time based on factors like market demand, competitor pricing, inventory levels, or customer behavior. This directly affects retailers and online sellers that currently use AI-driven dynamic pricing systems. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" broadly and makes it illegal for any person to use such systems to set or change prices dynamically. Enforcement would be handled by the Minnesota Attorney General under existing consumer protection laws.

Maddy summaryHF 1958 modifies Minnesota's individual income tax brackets for 2025 tax returns. It raises the income thresholds for each tax rate, meaning more income is taxed at lower rates before higher rates apply. For example, married couples filing jointly pay 5.35% on income up to $47,620 (up from $38,770), and 6.8% on income between $47,620 and $189,180 (up from $38,770-$154,020). The bill directly affects Minnesota residents who file state income tax returns, particularly middle-income earners whose taxable income falls within the revised brackets. The changes are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 2591 establishes a new fifth tax bracket for Minnesota individual income tax, targeting high earners to replace revenue lost from federal Medicaid funding changes. The bill amends tax law to create a top income bracket (applying to income over $1.667 million for married couples filing jointly) with a rate set by the commissioner of revenue. This rate must be calculated to generate revenue equal to the amount of federal Medicaid funds Minnesota lost, as certified by the commissioner of management and budget. The new tax rate applies to taxable years 2026 and 2027, affecting only taxpayers in the highest income bracket.