Rep. Emma Greenman

Maddy summaryHF 2225 is a Minnesota House resolution requesting Congress to propose a constitutional amendment. It asks Congress to clarify that states and Congress may set reasonable limits on campaign spending to protect election integrity, distinguish between natural persons and entities like corporations/unions, and preserve state sovereignty over election rules. The resolution does not create new law but formally urges federal action. It directly affects Minnesota's relationship with Congress and its advocacy for campaign finance reform.

Maddy summaryHF 2370 allows Minnesota state agencies to temporarily withhold payments to individuals or organizations (program participants) receiving state or federal funds if a credible fraud allegation is under investigation. Agencies must notify participants within five days of withholding, explain the action without revealing investigation details, and allow them to submit evidence. Withholding ends if fraud evidence is insufficient or after legal proceedings conclude, and case details become public afterward (except for the complainant's identity). This bill directly affects people and groups enrolled in state-funded programs like welfare, housing assistance, or Medicaid who are subjects of fraud investigations.

Maddy summaryHF 2429 authorizes Minnesota government entities to share data about suspected or confirmed fraud in public programs (like state or federal benefit programs involving public funds) with other government agencies, federal entities, or law enforcement. It specifically allows this sharing when it protects public resources, maintains program integrity, or aids law enforcement investigations. The bill overrides existing legal restrictions on data sharing for these specific fraud-related purposes. It directly affects state and local agencies managing public programs by enabling new data-sharing protocols to combat fraud. The key provision is Section 1.20, which creates this exception to data-sharing prohibitions for fraud investigations.

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 1469 allocates $850,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $850,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide job skills training for individuals recently released from prison after a felony conviction (within 12 months of release). The funds are directed to Better Futures Minnesota, which must deliver the training and report annually on program outcomes. Required reports must include data on participant numbers, employment status, homelessness, recidivism, child support compliance, and specific job skills training provided. The bill directly affects formerly incarcerated Minnesotans with felony convictions and the state agency managing workforce development funds.

Maddy summaryHF 2145 increases penalties for Minnesota employers who commit specific misconduct related to unemployment benefits. It amends statutes to set penalties at the greater of $500 or 100% of the financial harm caused - such as overpaid benefits, unpaid benefits, or unpaid employer taxes - when employers make false statements, fail to disclose material facts, or collude with applicants to fraudulently obtain benefits. Employers who misclassify employees as independent contractors (instead of employees) face an additional $10,000 penalty per misclassified worker. The bill directly affects employers who engage in these violations, making penalties stricter and more directly tied to the financial impact of their actions.

Maddy summaryHF 2146 requires partnership entities in Minnesota's Intergovernmental Misclassification Enforcement and Education Partnership to submit annual reports starting March 1, 2026, detailing estimates of misclassified workers, costs to workers, impacts on fair competitors, and industry-specific misclassification rates. These reports must also include analyses from state departments on how misclassification affects unemployment insurance, family medical benefits, income tax collection, and workers' compensation programs. The bill appropriates general fund money for fiscal years 2026-2027 to the Departments of Labor, Revenue, Employment, Commerce, and the Attorney General specifically for analyzing misclassification fraud impacts. It directly affects partnership entities and state agencies responsible for labor enforcement and program oversight.

Maddy summaryHF 2003 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing Minnesota counties, cities, and school districts to set the voting age at 16 for local elections, while keeping the state/federal voting age at 18. It requires local governments to pass a resolution to implement this change and specifies that 16-year-olds can only vote in local elections (not state or federal races) and must meet all other voter eligibility requirements. The amendment must be submitted to voters at the 2026 general election with a specific "Yes/No" question. If approved, it would amend Minnesota Statutes to update voting age rules in sections 201.014, 201.071, and add new provisions in section 201.017. This change directly affects local election administrators and 16-year-olds in jurisdictions that adopt the lower voting age.

Maddy summaryHF 1145 prohibits Minnesota legislators from acting as lobbyists for two years after leaving office. It directly affects former state legislators who would otherwise seek lobbying roles immediately following their service. The bill authorizes a civil penalty of up to $25,000 or the amount earned from violating the ban, whichever is lower. This law applies to legislators whose service ends on or after the effective date following final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $238,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $238,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to support the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program. The funds will help Building Strong Communities connect National Guard members, military reservists, active duty personnel, and veterans to construction industry apprenticeships and career training through the Department of Labor and Industry. The program must not discriminate based on protected characteristics like race, religion, or gender. It directly affects military-connected individuals seeking careers in building and construction trades.