Rep. Emma Greenman

Maddy summaryHF 1181 establishes a new special license plate design for Jewish war veterans in Minnesota. The bill amends state law to require that these plates display the inscription "JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF AMERICA" along with a designated emblem approved by the commissioners of veterans affairs and public safety. This plate category directly affects Jewish veterans who qualify under existing eligibility criteria for Minnesota's veteran license plates, such as those who served in specific conflicts or received certain military medals. The bill does not change eligibility requirements but adds this specific design to the state's existing suite of veteran-themed license plates.

Maddy summaryHF 1246 appropriates $2.25 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) in Minnesota. The funds support NDC's small business programs, including training, lending, business services, and real estate initiatives. Money may also assist organizations outside the seven-county metro area with technical assistance and grants, provide one-on-one entrepreneur support, and fund a cybersecurity center's operations and marketing. This is a one-time appropriation, with unspent funds carrying over to the second year.

Maddy summaryHF 383 appropriates $5.7 million from state bond proceeds to fund planning, design, engineering, environmental work, and construction of a new water distribution facility in Minneapolis, located in Hennepin or Anoka County. The bill authorizes the state to issue bonds up to $5.7 million to cover these costs, with funds administered through the Public Facilities Authority to the city of Minneapolis. This directly affects Minneapolis by providing capital for critical water infrastructure upgrades. The legislation enables the city to advance a specific water system project without immediate state budget expenditure.

Maddy summaryHF 1041 imposes an additional tax on Minnesota corporations with high executive-to-median-worker pay ratios, ranging from 0.2% to 1.5% based on the ratio tier (e.g., 0.2% for 50:1 to 100:1 ratios). It directly affects corporations meeting specific pay ratio thresholds, using the federal disclosure standard (17 CFR § 229.402(u)(1)(iii)) to calculate the ratio. The bill also disqualifies these corporations from receiving state grants or subsidies, as specified in amended Minnesota Statutes sections 16B.981 and 290.06. The tax applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, with disqualification effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 1182 establishes a new ombudsperson position within Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development to support agricultural and food processing workers. The ombudsperson will provide accessible assistance with workplace safety, housing, fair labor standards, and connect workers to resources through phone, text, and virtual channels. They must document complaints, analyze systemic issues, and post verified unresolved complaints publicly on a website. The position requires specific qualifications, including language fluency in a language commonly spoken by these workers and experience in their industries, with annual reports to the legislature.

Maddy summaryHF 773 prohibits health insurance companies in Minnesota from requiring cost-sharing (like copays or deductibles) for specific short office visits for infants, children, and adolescents. The bill applies when visits are under 15 minutes and focus on evidence-based preventive care aligned with federal Health Resources and Services Administration guidelines. It also requires insurers to allow providers to bill separately for preventive services delivered during these visits. This directly affects health insurers, pediatric providers, and families seeking routine preventive care for young patients. The law amends Minnesota Statutes section 62Q.46 to add these protections.

Maddy summaryHF 1180 appropriates $17 million from state bond proceeds to fund repair, renovation, and construction of Minneapolis' Nicollet Avenue Bridge over Minnehaha Creek. The funds are provided to the city of Minneapolis through the commissioner of transportation, but only after nonstate funding commitments are secured. The state will issue up to $17 million in bonds under Minnesota's bonding laws to cover this appropriation. This bill directly affects Minneapolis infrastructure maintenance and the city's ability to complete the bridge project.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify that Minnesota's tax law does not apply a specific uncodified federal provision (section 530 of Public Law 95-600) that relates to the Internal Revenue Code. It modifies the definition of "Internal Revenue Code" in Minnesota tax law to explicitly exclude this federal provision, ensuring it does not affect Minnesota tax administration. The change directly affects Minnesota taxpayers and tax administrators by removing potential confusion about the applicability of this federal rule. The amendment takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 384 appropriates $35 million from the state general fund for fiscal year 2026 to the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. This one-time funding is specifically for rehabilitating, preserving, equipping, and repairing deeply affordable family housing units in Minneapolis and its affiliated entities, such as Community Housing Resources. The bill directly affects low-income residents living in Minneapolis public housing by providing resources to maintain and upgrade their homes. It does not create new programs but allocates existing state funds for immediate housing preservation efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 501 proposes a constitutional amendment to guarantee equal rights under Minnesota law and prohibit state discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including pregnancy decisions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If approved by voters in 2026, it would add a new section to the Minnesota Constitution requiring state actions to use the least restrictive means to achieve compelling government interests. The amendment would directly apply to all Minnesotans and state agencies, ensuring equal protection in all state laws and programs. It requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with the question asking whether the state constitution should include these equal rights protections.