Rep. Kaohly Her

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $375,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $375,000 for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to The Sanneh Foundation. The funding supports three specific programs: family nutritional distribution in the seven-county metropolitan area, senior community programming, and multicultural women's athletic programming. The Sanneh Foundation directly receives these funds to implement these community services.

Maddy summaryHF 2055 allows the city of St. Paul to issue on-sale alcoholic beverage licenses to the Science Museum of Minnesota (at 120 West Kellogg Boulevard) and the Union Depot (at 214 Fourth Street East), removing standard zoning restrictions and distance requirements from schools or churches. The bill amends Minnesota law to specifically authorize these venues to sell alcohol daily on their premises. This change directly affects the two organizations by enabling them to serve alcoholic beverages during regular operations. The policy modifies existing liquor licensing rules to grant these specific exemptions without altering broader state alcohol regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 2220 prohibits Minnesota state agencies from charging parking fees to state employees at facilities owned or operated by the state. It directly affects all state employees who park on state property, whether working or with manager approval for personal use. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes (sections 16B.04 and 16B.58) to require free parking, removing all fees, fines, or penalties for eligible employees. This change applies to all state parking lots managed under the Department of Administration, ensuring employees receive a free parking permit.

Maddy summaryHF 1582 modifies Minnesota's Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) benefits for educators. It allows teachers with 30 years of service to retire at age 60 without reduced annuity payments (previously requiring 35 years), adjusts early retirement penalties, and increases postretirement cost-of-living adjustments. The bill also raises employer contribution rates for school districts (from 13.3% to 17.3% for basic members) and increases pension adjustment revenue rates for school districts starting in 2026. These changes directly affect current and future TRA members, school districts funding retirement costs, and the state's retirement system budget.

Maddy summaryHF 2123 requires landlords with more than ten residential rental units to offer tenants the option to have their on-time rent payments reported to credit bureaus, without charging tenants or forcing participation. Tenants can opt out at any time, and landlords must stop reporting within 30 days of a request. The bill appropriates $500,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to provide grants to landlords - prioritizing those serving tenants at or below 50% of area median income - to cover costs for credit reporting services and technology. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency must collect data on program participation and effectiveness, reporting findings to the legislature by March 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHF 2142 modifies Minnesota's historic structure rehabilitation tax credit program to allow a second assignment of credit certificates. Previously, credit certificates could only be assigned once to another taxpayer; this bill permits the initial recipient or first assignee to transfer the credit to a second assignee. The bill requires any assignment (including the second) to be reported to the state commissioner within 30 days. This change directly affects developers and taxpayers involved in historic rehabilitation projects who use the credit for financing, making it easier to secure project funding through multiple credit transfers.

Maddy summaryHF 2124 appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. The grant funds security services at cultural events in Ramsey County and enables peace officers to participate in culturally informed community engagement activities. This is a one-time appropriation specifically for event safety and community outreach, not for general law enforcement operations. The bill directly affects Ramsey County residents attending cultural events and the Sheriff's Office in delivering these targeted services.

Maddy summaryHF 2144 appropriates unspecified funds from the general fund for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program under Minnesota Statutes § 462A.204, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill directly affects families in Minnesota at risk of homelessness by providing funding for prevention and assistance services. Key provisions include directing the Housing Finance Agency to administer the program using these allocated funds. This is a funding bill with no new policy requirements, solely authorizing budget resources for an existing state program.

Maddy summaryHF 1752 amends Minnesota's licensure requirements for dental hygienists under Statutes 150A.06. It establishes two pathways for applicants: (1) graduation from an accredited U.S. dental hygiene program requiring at least two years of education, or (2) a foreign dental degree comparable to a D.D.S. or D.M.D. All applicants must pass the National Board of Dental Hygiene exam, a clinical competency exam, and a test on Minnesota dental laws. The bill also specifies that applicants failing the clinical exam twice must complete additional training before retaking it, and imposes separate fees for reapplying. These changes directly affect individuals seeking to become licensed dental hygienists in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 1658 appropriates $2.5 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027 to provide subsidies to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in Minnesota. These centers, which serve underserved communities with primary care, directly benefit from this funding under Minnesota Statutes section 145.9269. The bill establishes a specific annual funding amount to support FQHC operations and services. This is a straightforward funding allocation, not a policy change, with no additional eligibility or distribution details provided in the text.