Rep. Samakab Hussein

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $500,000 from the workforce development fund to the Minnesota Transportation Museum for a one-time grant in fiscal year 2027. The funding is intended to help the museum remove financial obstacles and broaden its programs so that students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds can learn about skilled trades like welding, carpentry, and rail work. The money will be managed by the commissioner of employment and economic development and must be used by June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new legal tool in Minnesota that allows the state Attorney General to sue firearm industry members for public nuisance if their conduct harms public safety. It directly affects companies involved in selling, manufacturing, distributing, or marketing firearms and related products like ammunition. To comply, these businesses must implement reasonable controls to prevent sales to prohibited individuals, stop thefts, and ensure adherence to existing laws. If a company violates these rules, the Attorney General can seek court orders to stop the behavior, force cleanup costs, demand financial restitution, and collect damages.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies funding rules for Minnesota's Rural Cancer Institute pilot program to ensure priority is given to state clinicians and students. It requires that any out-of-state medical professionals or students receive approval from a practicing Minnesota oncologist and that all care remains within Minnesota. The legislation also extends the deadline for using fiscal years 2026 and 2027 appropriations to June 30, 2028. These changes directly affect the Rural Cancer Institute's ability to allocate resources and select participants for its workforce development initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands conditional release options in Minnesota prisons to include geriatric release for older inmates, family caregiver release for those caring for incapacitated relatives, and nonmedical release for extraordinary circumstances like terminal illness or pregnancy. It directly affects incarcerated individuals who meet specific age, medical, or family care criteria, allowing them to apply for supervised release from prison. The bill requires prison officials to review applications within 30 days, consider factors like offense severity and community safety, and maintain a public database tracking all requests and outcomes. A report on release data and cost savings must be submitted to the legislature annually starting in 2028. All provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a one-time emergency rental assistance fund for counties and Tribal governments in Minnesota to help low-income households facing financial hardship after August 31, 2025. The program would provide financial support for up to two months of prospective rent and utilities, as well as unpaid rent and utility bills and related fines, to households earning at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines who are at risk of eviction or homelessness. Counties and Tribal governments would receive funding based on population and geographic factors, with 95 percent of funds designated for direct assistance and 5 percent for fraud prevention and compliance monitoring. Local governments, cities, nonprofit organizations, or groups of jurisdictions could administer the assistance, and any unused funds must be returned to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota commissioner of natural resources to transfer all state-owned land within one mile of the Upper Red Lake shoreline and all land within the Red Lake State Forest boundaries to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians without payment. The legislation mandates that the commissioner identify any legal or funding obstacles to these transfers and submit a detailed report by January 15, 2026, to relevant legislative committees with recommendations for resolving those barriers. Additionally, the bill appropriates $20 million in fiscal year 2026 to fund the land conveyance process, with funds available until June 30, 2035, and may be used to acquire additional land needed to facilitate the transfers. The law takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $95 million in bonds to fund road and utility infrastructure improvements at the Sears site in St. Paul. The funds will support construction of sanitary sewer and clean water systems, public utilities, streets, sidewalks, lighting, and streetscape improvements needed to prepare the area for future development. The legislation also defines the Sears site boundaries and establishes the legal framework for managing bond proceeds, including provisions for environmental remediation and demolition of existing structures. This measure is designed to provide necessary infrastructure support for the redevelopment of the former Sears property.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires organizations that receive Minnesota legacy funds to add descriptive alternative text to their websites when displaying the legacy logo. The new requirement applies to recipients of money from the parks and trails fund, outdoor heritage fund, and clean water fund, ensuring that visually impaired users and screen readers can access information about the logo. When users hover over the logo image, the website must include alt text describing the logo, and the logo must link to a page with contact information and a connection to the Legislative Coordinating Commission website. The bill also updates existing accountability measures for legacy fund recipients, including requirements for measurable outcomes, diverse community outreach assessments, and public reporting of non-compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $16 million in bonds to fund an indoor recreational dome facility in St. Paul. The money would be used to design, build, and equip the facility at the West Minnehaha Recreation Center for year-round sports and community programs. The legislation directs the state commissioner of employment and economic development to provide the funds as a grant to the city. The bill also sets the effective date as the day following its final passage.

Maddy summaryHF 3424 amends Minnesota's eviction notice requirements for nonpayment of rent, directly affecting landlords and residential tenants. It increases the required notice period from 14 to 30 days before filing an eviction lawsuit, mandating landlords provide written notices detailing the exact amount owed, a specific accounting of rent, late fees, and charges, and information about free legal aid and financial assistance resources. The notice must also include specific statements about tenant rights and the 30-day deadline to pay or vacate. This change applies to eviction actions filed on or after July 1, 2026.