Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega

Maddy summaryHF 2326 modifies Minnesota's safe and supportive schools requirements for public school districts and schools. It mandates developmentally appropriate programming to help students identify, prevent, and respond to prohibited conduct, value diversity, and build conflict resolution skills using evidence-based social-emotional learning. The bill requires schools to train student bystanders, prevent inappropriate special education referrals for behavioral issues, and create positive school climates. It also establishes a state model policy defining prohibited conduct and outlines procedures for compliance reviews, complaint handling, and annual climate improvement planning, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 2549 authorizes the issuance of $44.66 million in housing infrastructure bonds specifically for the St. Paul Port Authority’s The Heights housing development project. The funds must be used for affordable housing meeting income limits set in Minnesota law (section 462A.33, subdivision 5). The bill adds a new provision to Minnesota Statutes allowing this bond authorization and requires annual transfers from the general fund to support debt service on these bonds. This bill directly affects the St. Paul Port Authority and residents of The Heights development, which is intended to provide housing for low-to-moderate-income households.

Maddy summaryHF 2598 appropriates $1,936,000 from the health care access fund to the Commissioner of Human Services for one-time grants to navigator organizations. These are organizations with active MNsure grant services contracts that helped enroll people in medical assistance or MinnesotaCare during Q2 2025. The grant amount for each organization is based on the number of successful enrollments they assisted during that period. Funds are available until June 30, 2027, and are specifically for organizations currently serving as MNsure navigators.

Maddy summaryHF 2600 modifies Minnesota's voter registration rules to allow individuals in county jails to register using the address listed on their jail intake form. This change directly affects eligible voters currently incarcerated in county facilities, enabling them to register on election day without needing additional proof of residence. The bill also requires the secretary of state to allocate funds to sheriffs to implement jail-based voter registration procedures, with grants distributed based on the number of jail beds under each sheriff's authority. These funds are intended to support the administrative work needed for this new registration process.

Maddy summaryHF 775 requires Minnesota school districts to create written policies ensuring parents of children with disabilities can fully participate in their child's education. Specifically, districts must establish processes for providing free language assistance (like interpreters or translated documents) for non-English-speaking parents and reasonable accommodations (such as sign language interpreters or modified meeting formats) for parents with disabilities, without requiring health information disclosure. These policies must be posted in multiple languages on district websites, shared annually with parents, and kept confidential. The bill directly affects school districts and parents interacting with special education programs, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1771 appropriates $250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 for fiscal year 2027 to the MacPhail Center for Music to expand its "Learning with Music" program. The funds require the center to create professional development training for early childhood educators statewide - both online and in person - based on the program's proven methods. Additionally, the grant will deepen direct programming at five early childhood centers in the Twin Cities metropolitan area, prioritizing children from families experiencing economic hardship. This bill directly affects early childhood educators and underserved young children through targeted educational support and expanded access to music-based learning.

Maddy summaryHF 2430 appropriates $2,000 per school district (or $40 per student, based on fall 2024 enrollment) from the general fund to compensate teachers for completing required Read Act training. This funding directly affects school districts, charter schools, and cooperative units providing direct instruction in Minnesota. Payments must be distributed by October 15, 2025, and are designated for fiscal year 2026. The bill mandates that districts use these funds to compensate eligible teachers as specified in existing law or through teacher union agreements.

Maddy summaryHF 2327 protects students' access to culturally relevant learning materials in Minnesota schools. It prohibits school districts from banning or restricting noncurricular resources (like books or displays reflecting student diversity) solely based on viewpoint or the ideas they convey. The bill allows schools to make reasonable decisions about materials due to space, pedagogical concerns, or legal compliance, and does not affect parents' existing rights to review materials. This law applies to all school districts and charter schools, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 1958 modifies Minnesota's individual income tax brackets for 2025 tax returns. It raises the income thresholds for each tax rate, meaning more income is taxed at lower rates before higher rates apply. For example, married couples filing jointly pay 5.35% on income up to $47,620 (up from $38,770), and 6.8% on income between $47,620 and $189,180 (up from $38,770-$154,020). The bill directly affects Minnesota residents who file state income tax returns, particularly middle-income earners whose taxable income falls within the revised brackets. The changes are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

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.