Rep. Samakab Hussein

Maddy summaryHF 1096 allocates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2 million for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's workforce development fund to Summit Academy OIC. The funding directly supports Summit Academy OIC in expanding student enrollment, employment placement, GED preparation, STEM programming, and launching a dental assistant training program in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota. It requires the organization to collaborate with employers to place students after they complete the dental assistant program. This bill provides concrete financial support for specific workforce development initiatives at Summit Academy OIC.

Maddy summaryHF 2359 establishes a Climate and Mental Health Advisory Task Force within Minnesota's Department of Health to study how climate change impacts mental health across the state. The 16-member task force includes legislative appointees and 12 community representatives specifically chosen to reflect vulnerable groups affected by climate change (such as Indigenous communities, farmers, people with disabilities, and those exposed to pollution). It will analyze mental health effects by demographics, identify communities most impacted now and in the future, and develop actionable recommendations for mitigation strategies. The bill appropriates a one-time sum for the task force in fiscal year 2026, available until June 2031, to support its work. This directly affects Minnesota residents, particularly those facing climate-related mental health challenges.

Maddy summaryHF 2558 appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide a one-time grant to the Rondo Community Land Trust. The funds will support culinary skills training for local workers in Minneapolis, with grant proceeds covering training programs, capacity building, and technical assistance (up to 10% for administrative costs). This bill directly affects the Rondo Community Land Trust, a nonprofit serving the Rondo neighborhood, and aims to enhance workforce development through culinary education. The funding is specific to culinary training and does not establish new programs or ongoing obligations.

Maddy summaryHF 2540 appropriates $250,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 to support youth outdoor programs. The funds are directed to the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA) through a grant administered by the Minnesota Humanities Center Board. This bill directly affects AEDA, which will use the funding to provide outdoor activities for young people in the community. The legislation is a straightforward funding allocation with no new requirements or regulations for the recipient organization.

Maddy summaryHF 1361 appropriates $8 million from state bond proceeds to fund improvements at CHS Field in St. Paul. The city of St. Paul will receive the grant to cover predesign, construction, and equipment for upgrades meeting Major League Baseball standards, including a new locker room, enhanced visitor amenities, and environmental remediation of contaminated soil. The state will issue bonds up to $8 million to fund this appropriation, following Minnesota's bond sale procedures. This bill directly affects CHS Field's operations and the city's ability to modernize the stadium.

Maddy summaryHF 2511 allows Minnesota school districts to use long-term facilities maintenance revenue for school safety facility enhancements, such as security upgrades, violence prevention modifications, and equipment related to facility security. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to explicitly add "school safety facility enhancements" as an allowed use under the district's ten-year facility plan, effective for fiscal year 2026 and later. This change does not alter existing restrictions on revenue use, such as prohibitions on new facility construction or energy-efficiency projects unrelated to safety. School districts must include these safety projects in their approved facility plans to qualify for the funding.

Maddy summaryHF 2478 appropriates $750,000 from the workforce development fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $750,000 for fiscal year 2027 to provide a one-time grant to Project for Pride in Living (PPL). The funds are specifically designated for PPL to deliver job training and workforce development services targeting unemployed or underemployed individuals. This bill directly supports PPL's programming and the people it serves through these targeted services. The appropriation is a one-time funding measure, not a recurring budget item.

Maddy summaryHF 2507 establishes a program to fund affordable homeownership projects specifically targeting African American households and using African American workers in development. It appropriates money for grants to cities, tribal governments, nonprofits, and community land trusts to cover costs like land acquisition, environmental cleanup, design, rehabilitation, and construction training. Projects must serve African American households earning 80% or less of the state median income for African Americans and prioritize African American-run workforce development and housing programs. The program requires grant funds to directly support both affordable housing construction and job training/employment opportunities for African Americans.

Maddy summaryHF 1560 appropriates $1.75 million from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $1.75 million for fiscal year 2027 to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The funds are designated for specific uses including educational programs, habitat enhancements, special exhibits, music appreciation programs, and preservation of historical gardens. This bill directly provides financial support to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory for its operational and preservation activities.

Maddy summaryHF 2508 appropriates $250,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $250,000 for fiscal year 2027. The funds are directed to the Minnesota Humanities Center Board to provide grants to African Career Education and Resource, Inc. The bill specifies the money must support the organization's programming, public education classes, community outreach, and cultural events focused on African Minnesotan history, culture, and folk arts. This funding directly supports the organization's efforts to educate the public about African Minnesotan heritage.