Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega

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 2141 allocates $400,000 from Minnesota's general fund for a one-time grant to the Organization of Liberians in Minnesota (OLM), a nonprofit community organization. The funds will cover the renovation, construction, and equipping of OLM's Brooklyn Park community center. This grant enables OLM to provide culturally relevant programs and services to Liberian community members in the northwest suburbs. The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, per state funding rules.

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 984 requires Minnesota school districts to provide nonpublic school students (in private or religious schools) with the same elementary and secondary guidance and counseling services as public school students. It mandates districts to offer these services upon request, with funding based on the average per-pupil spending for similar services in public schools. The bill sets limits on district spending for these services, ensuring costs don’t exceed public school averages, and requires districts to provide transportation between schools if services are offered off-site. It applies to all nonpublic schools within a district and takes effect for state aid starting fiscal year 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 119 allocates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to support the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota. The funding covers museum programming, library services, and educational classes focused on Hmong Minnesotan history, culture, and folk arts. This directly benefits the Hmong community by preserving and sharing their heritage through public outreach. The Minnesota Humanities Center will administer these grants to the cultural center.

Maddy summaryHF 1969 appropriates $950,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $950,000 for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to the Science Museum of Minnesota. The funds are specifically designated for the museum to develop statewide educational programs and community-based exhibits focused on preserving Minnesota's history and cultural heritage. This bill directly affects the Science Museum of Minnesota as the recipient of the grant and impacts statewide educational initiatives across the state. The policy change is a straightforward funding allocation for heritage preservation activities, with no additional requirements or mechanisms beyond the specified grant amounts.

Maddy summaryHF 1565 designates July 6 as "Philando Castile Restoration Day" and July 7 as "Philando Castile Unity Day" each year to honor Philando Castile, a Saint Paul Public Schools nutrition supervisor killed by police in 2016. Restoration Day focuses on community connection, humility, and restoring relationships across differences, while Unity Day emphasizes collective remembrance of Castile and others lost to police violence. The bill requires the governor to issue annual proclamations for both observances. This measure directly affects Minnesotans by establishing formal annual commemorations centered on Castile’s legacy and community healing. It is a commemorative resolution with no new policy requirements beyond the designated dates and proclamations.

Maddy summaryHF 1558 appropriates $500,000 for the 2026 fiscal year and $500,000 for 2027 from the general fund to the Department of Education for a one-time grant to the Girl Scouts River Valleys leadership institute. The funds must be used to support specific programs including STEM education, financial literacy, leadership development, college/career readiness, and healthy relationships. This bill directly affects the Girl Scouts River Valleys organization by providing dedicated funding for its leadership institute activities. The appropriation is specific to these programs and does not create new ongoing funding mechanisms.