Rep. Emma Greenman

Maddy summaryHF 1750 establishes the Minnesota Civic Fund program, replacing the existing political contribution refund program. It allows donors to receive credits toward future political contributions instead of cash refunds, with political committees required to report redeemed credits. The bill amends campaign finance laws (Minnesota Statutes, chapters 10A and 10B) to define "contribution" to include Civic Fund credits and mandates reporting on credit redemptions. This directly affects political committees, candidates, and donors participating in Minnesota's campaign finance system.

Maddy summaryHF 1776 appropriates $5 million from state bonds to fund ADA-compliant upgrades for public sidewalks and curb ramps in Minneapolis. The bill directs this money specifically to the city of Minneapolis for construction projects meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The state will issue bonds to cover the cost, with funds becoming available only when Minneapolis secures sufficient nonstate funding for the projects. This targeted funding aims to improve accessibility for people with disabilities in Minneapolis's public right-of-way facilities.

Maddy summaryHF 1856 requires employers at large warehouse distribution centers (with 250+ employees at one site or 1,000+ across sites) to provide reasonable access to automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) for cardiac emergencies. It mandates that every employee must be reachable within 2.5 minutes by a person certified to use an AED, meeting specific training standards (including CFR guidelines and manufacturer instructions). Employers must document this training with written records containing the employee's name, training dates, and trainer/employer signature. The bill directly affects warehouse workers at covered facilities, not all employees, and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1685 requires Minnesota's IT Services agency to combine the state's transit assistance program (currently managed by Metro Transit) into the existing Minnesota Benefits Web Portal by December 31, 2025. The bill mandates coordination with transportation, human services, and children's agencies to ensure seamless integration while allowing Metro Transit to continue processing applications. It also appropriates $1.2 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 specifically for this integration work. This change directly affects state agencies managing benefits and Metro Transit, aiming to streamline access for Minnesotans using transit assistance programs.

Maddy summaryHF 34, the "Fair Competition Act," regulates monopolies and monopsonies (when one buyer dominates a market) in Minnesota. It prohibits businesses from using monopoly or monopsony power to control prices, fix rates, or exclude competition, and bans price discrimination. The law applies to businesses operating in Minnesota or affecting Minnesota commerce, with civil penalties up to $5 million for large corporations per violation. Enforcement is provided through the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and criminal penalties apply for willful violations of price-fixing or collusion provisions. The bill amends existing antitrust statutes (Minnesota Statutes 325D.49-325D.66) to add these specific prohibitions and penalty structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill gives renters in Minnesota the right to temporarily host a youth under age 25 in their rental unit for up to 60 days without landlord retaliation. Renters must notify landlords within 7 days of the youth's arrival, providing basic details like the youth's name and age (or full name and birthdate if 18+), but landlords cannot raise rent, evict, or require the youth to sign a lease during this period. The tenant remains responsible for rent, damages, and other lease obligations. Landlords who violate this law face dismissed eviction cases, liability for damages, and payment of tenant's legal costs.

Maddy summaryHF 1696 requires workers' compensation insurance certificates to include a scannable QR code linking directly to the state's verification system, allowing instant checks of coverage status and expiration dates. It mandates employers to report employee classifications and estimated payroll to the state commissioner when obtaining coverage, and insurers must track certificate issuance and flag employers with fraud history or missed audits. The bill directly affects Minnesota employers needing workers' comp coverage and insurance companies issuing certificates. Key mechanisms include digital verification via QR codes and mandatory data reporting to prevent fraudulent certificates. This creates a standardized, transparent system for verifying coverage without changing benefit amounts or eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryHF 1649 requires certain foreign corporations (specifically those subject to U.S. federal "global intangible low-taxed income" rules) to be treated as part of a single unitary tax group with their U.S. shareholder in Minnesota. The bill amends Minnesota tax law to mandate that these foreign subsidiaries be included in the U.S. parent company's state tax return, rather than being taxed separately. Key provisions include requiring foreign corporations to report income using U.S. accounting standards and allowing businesses to elect a "worldwide" tax approach for their entire global operations. This directly affects Minnesota-based corporations that own foreign subsidiaries subject to federal GILTI rules, changing how their foreign income is calculated and taxed. The changes take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota-licensed homeowner insurers to disclose two specific financial details in all advertising (print, TV, digital, radio): (1) their total prior-year advertising and marketing spending, and (2) for publicly traded companies, their stock price change during the previous year. It directly affects all insurance companies offering homeowner coverage in Minnesota, particularly publicly traded firms due to the stock price requirement. The law mandates these disclosures to be included in every advertisement, without altering insurance rates or coverage terms. The provisions aim to provide consumers with transparent financial information about insurers' marketing and market performance.

Maddy summaryHF 1484 requires Minnesota employers to disclose in job postings whether offered health plan options comply with state cost-sharing limits under section 62Q.481, subdivision 1. This applies to all job postings for positions with the employer and directly affects job seekers evaluating health coverage benefits. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.173, by adding this disclosure requirement to existing rules about salary ranges and benefits. Employers must state if health plans meet the cost-sharing limits, giving applicants clear information about potential out-of-pocket costs.