Rep. María Isa Pérez-Vega

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a legal cause of action allowing individuals who were minors when they underwent conversion therapy to sue mental health professionals for harm caused by those practices. It defines conversion therapy as attempting to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity, and specifies that psychological harm includes conditions like depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. If a lawsuit is successful, the court can award damages, order the professional to stop the practice, and require payment of at least $50,000 to the injured person or their guardian. The law also allows parents or guardians to file suits on behalf of minors or when the affected individual is deceased or unable to participate.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Minnesota Business Recovery Loan Program to provide financial assistance to businesses that have suffered revenue losses exceeding 30% due to staffing shortages or disruptions caused by increased immigration enforcement activities. The program allocates $100 million in one-time funding, with $18 million designated for zero-interest loans to businesses in greater Minnesota and $82 million for zero-interest loans to businesses in the seven-county metropolitan area through nonprofit lenders. To qualify, businesses must be Minnesota-based, in good standing, and demonstrate that their revenue decline stems from immigration-related events between the bill's enactment and December 1, 2025. Loan amounts vary by business size and location, ranging from $25,000 to $200,000, and funds must be used exclusively for business operations within Minnesota rather than debt repayment or real estate investment.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates January of each year as "Snow Professionals Appreciation Month" in Minnesota to honor individuals and businesses who clear snow, maintain road safety, and manage winter weather. It recognizes snow professionals - including residential shoveling services, commercial plowing companies, and municipal crews - who keep streets and paths safe during winter. The bill allows the governor to promote public awareness of this observance but does not create new regulations, funding, or obligations. It is a ceremonial designation focused solely on recognition, with no direct policy changes affecting residents or businesses.

Maddy summaryHF 1073 requires pipeline owners in Minnesota to follow specific steps when abandoning pipelines. Pipeline owners must notify landowners 60 days before ceasing operations and remove all abandoned pipelines, equipment, and infrastructure within 90 days after certifying the pipeline is purged of materials. They are also responsible for restoring land by replacing topsoil, establishing vegetation, and controlling invasive species for five years. Landowners can request removal or ask to leave pipelines in place by submitting written requests to pipeline owners and state agencies.

Maddy summaryHF 1270 updates Minnesota's licensing rules for acupuncture and herbal medicine practitioners. The bill adds specific definitions clarifying that acupuncture includes techniques like dry needling and herbal medicine involves using herbs as part of a patient's treatment plan. It also sets new standards for continuing education, requiring courses to directly relate to acupuncture practice, have qualified instructors, last at least one hour, and maintain attendance records for four years - while excluding practice management courses. Additionally, the bill establishes an advisory council for the licensing board with defined membership criteria, including licensed practitioners and public members.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires a ten percent reduction in state aid to any Minnesota county or city that displays a state flag different from the design certified by the State Emblems Redesign Commission. To enforce this penalty, local governments must notify the commissioner of revenue by December 31 each year if they have used the incorrect flag, and the aid reduction applies to payments made in the following year. The law takes effect for aid distributed in 2027, directly impacting local municipalities that choose to fly a flag other than the officially certified version.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $75 million in state bonds to fund capital improvements for bus rapid transit projects in Minnesota. The money will be distributed to the Metropolitan Council, which is responsible for acquiring property, designing routes, and constructing arterial bus rapid transit systems. The council must decide how to allocate these funds based on specific criteria such as project readiness, expected ridership, and alignment with existing transportation plans. Once the bonds are sold, the resulting revenue will be used to pay for construction costs, utility relocation, and the equipping of facilities for these transit projects.

Maddy summaryHF 1794 repeals a requirement that advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, complete 2,080 hours of postgraduate practice under a collaborative agreement with physicians in hospital or integrated clinical settings. This change removes the need for APRNs to submit written evidence of this collaborative practice experience when applying for licensure in Minnesota. The repeal applies to all licensure applications submitted on or after August 1, 2025. It directly affects new APRN license applicants in Minnesota by eliminating a specific postgraduate practice requirement previously mandated by state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the St. Paul local sales tax revenues can be spent, directing funds specifically toward street and bridge improvements as well as park and recreation facilities. It requires the city to pass a resolution by August 31 to authorize using tax money for park projects, or the funds cannot be used for that purpose. The changes apply retroactively to May 24, 2023, allowing the city to use the tax revenue for these designated projects without needing new voter approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for the St. Paul Teachers Retirement Fund Association and adjusts pension funding for Independent School District No. 625. It increases the pension adjustment rate for ISD 625 to 5.95% for fiscal year 2027 and later, while setting a lower rate of 1.25% for other districts starting in 2025. Additionally, the legislation raises employee contribution rates for the basic program to 11.25% in 2026 and 11.5% thereafter, and adjusts employer contribution rates for coordinated members. These changes take effect on July 1, 2026, with specific provisions for pension revenue calculations beginning in fiscal year 2027.