Rep. Samakab Hussein

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $4 million in state funding for Minnesota food shelf programs during fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directs the state agency overseeing food shelves to use these funds to support community food banks that serve people facing food insecurity. The money comes from the state general fund and is added to existing base funding for these programs. This directly affects food shelves across Minnesota and the families and individuals they serve.

Maddy summaryHF 1114 appropriates $50 million from the general fund for the GroundBreak Capital Access and Innovation Fund, managed by the Minneapolis Foundation. It establishes three programs: forgivable startup business loans (up to $50,000) for new Minnesota businesses lacking traditional financing, commercial real estate equity enhancements (up to $250,000) for developments under $10 million, and forgivable down payment assistance loans (up to $25,000) for first-time homebuyers in the seven-county metro area meeting income limits. Loans become fully forgiven after 3 years for businesses (with preference for those hiring employees) and 5 years for homeowners, subject to specific conditions like using funds for approved purposes. The bill directly affects Minnesota-based startups, small commercial developers, and low-income homebuyers, particularly targeting underserved communities through eligibility criteria. Funds are allocated over fiscal years 2026-2029 with annual amounts specified.

Maddy summaryHF 2126 modifies Minnesota's Barber Examiners Board rules and reduces licensing fees. The bill updates board composition requirements (mandating four barber members with specific experience and representation from barber unions/professional organizations, plus one public member) and lowers several fees, including the practical exam fee from $85 to $40 and renewal fees for barbers and shops. It directly affects barbers seeking registration, barber shop owners, barber school operators, and applicants for barbering credentials. The changes aim to streamline board operations and reduce costs for those in the barbering profession while maintaining mandatory registration and safety standards.

Maddy summaryHF 2449 prohibits the sale or transfer of specific semiautomatic military-style assault weapons in Minnesota, including models like AK-47s, AR-15s, and Uzis, as well as firearms with certain features (e.g., folding stocks, pistol grips). The bill authorizes a state-funded buyback program for these weapons and appropriates money for implementation. It directly affects owners of the defined firearms, requiring them to stop selling or transferring these weapons and offering a process to return them for compensation. The law amends Minnesota Statutes to establish these prohibitions and buyback mechanisms, effective upon enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 1080 appropriates $25 million from state bond proceeds to fund trail improvements across 52 miles of Hennepin County's regional trail system. The funds will be provided to the Three Rivers Park District to build 10.7 miles of new trails, repair 11.4 miles of existing trails, and extend the life of 30.2 miles of current trails. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $25 million in bonds to cover these costs, following Minnesota's bond issuance procedures. This funding directly benefits Hennepin County residents who use the regional trail network and the Three Rivers Park District as the project recipient.

Maddy summaryHF 688 modifies Minnesota's housing law to include specific protections for individuals training service dogs. It defines a "service dog in training" as a dog actively trained under accredited organizations (like Assistance Dogs International), granting these individuals full housing access without extra fees. Landlords or homeowners associations must accept written certification from the training organization but may require it, and accommodations end when training concludes. This directly affects people training service dogs and housing providers across Minnesota, ensuring equal access to housing during the training phase.

Maddy summaryHF 3318 requires the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to create a commemorative work honoring Minnesota's first recorded Italian immigrant on Capitol grounds, with design completion by December 2026 and installation by December 2027. The bill appropriates funds from the general fund for the project, allocating $ for the Board in fiscal year 2026 (available until June 2028) and similar funding for the Department of Administration. This procedural bill directly affects state agencies responsible for Capitol design and funding, recognizing Italian-American contributions through a physical memorial.

Maddy summaryHF 3315 appropriates $5 million from the general fund to Youthprise for a facility at 340 Cedar Street in St. Paul. The funding will cover predesign, construction, and equipping of a hub to provide housing cooperative space, workforce development programs, community wellness services, and nonprofit programming. This facility will serve communities statewide by offering shared resources and services through a centralized location. The bill directly affects Youthprise as the grant recipient and the broader communities accessing these services.

Maddy summaryHF 3306 requires Minnesota public school districts to include culturally responsive water safety instruction in the health curriculum. Specifically, districts with swimming pools must provide at least eight weeks of swim instruction for all grade 3 students, led by staff trained to address barriers like financial costs for swimwear or hair care, historical fears of swimming, and lack of pool access. The bill mandates this instruction be designed to reduce drowning risks while addressing systemic barriers. Parents may opt their child out if the student has a physical inability or water-related trauma preventing participation. The requirement takes effect for the 2026-2027 school year.

Maddy summaryHF 3304 repeals tax breaks for sustainable aviation fuel producers and data centers, including an income tax credit for sustainable aviation fuel and sales/use tax exemptions for data center operations and facility construction. The revenue generated from these repeals will be redirected to increase the state's renter's credit, providing additional tax relief to low-to-moderate-income renters. The bill also makes technical adjustments to various tax statutes to reflect these changes. This affects businesses in the sustainable aviation fuel sector, data center operators, and renters who qualify for the increased credit.