Rep. Athena Hollins

Maddy summaryHF 2553 repeals Minnesota Statutes section 216B.246, which granted existing electric transmission companies (called "incumbent owners") priority rights to build new transmission lines connected to their facilities under federal planning approvals. This affects public utilities, municipal power agencies, and other entities previously defined as "incumbent electric transmission owners" under the repealed law. The bill removes their automatic right to construct new lines without competitive bidding or review. The change eliminates a specific legal provision without adding new requirements or creating new processes.

Maddy summaryHF 3405 requires Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) to use its existing Use of Force Investigations Unit to investigate incidents involving federal agents. Specifically, it amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 299C.80, to include "federal agents" (defined as those employed by DHS, ICE, CBP, or USCIS) under the unit's duty to investigate cases involving peace officers or federal agents. The bill expands the unit's current mandate - which already covers incidents with state/local officers - to now cover all incidents involving the specified federal agencies. This change directly affects federal law enforcement personnel from those agencies operating in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 3413 prohibits Minnesota state, county, and local government units - including county sheriffs - from entering new agreements with the federal government that allow them to enforce civil immigration law. The bill also requires immediate termination of any existing agreements of this type within 24 hours of the law taking effect. It defines "immigration enforcement agreement" broadly to include contracts, memorandums, or intergovernmental agreements that authorize local entities to carry out federal immigration enforcement actions. This policy change directly affects all state and local law enforcement agencies that previously participated in such federal programs. The law takes effect the day after final enactment, eliminating both new and ongoing participation in these specific federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota law enforcement officers from detaining or transporting suspects in vehicles not specifically designed for human transport, such as standard patrol cars. It requires all such vehicles to be owned/leased by a law enforcement agency, clearly marked with the agency's identification, and equipped with seats and seat belts for each person transported. Exceptions apply during emergencies threatening life/safety or for undercover operations. The law directly affects police departments and officers who transport detainees, aiming to standardize safe transport conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 3614 amends Minnesota's Human Rights Act to address discriminatory effects in practices, not just intentional discrimination. It establishes that policies causing a "disparate impact" on protected groups (like race or gender) are prohibited, even without intent. Key changes include allowing claims based on group-level effects without identifying specific policies, and explicitly covering AI systems that produce discriminatory outcomes. This directly affects employers, housing providers, and organizations using AI in decision-making. The bill shifts focus to measurable impacts rather than proving discriminatory intent.

Maddy summaryHF 3641 appropriates $250,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for a grant to ComMUSICation, a nonprofit organization. The funding will support ComMUSICation's programs aimed at amplifying young voices and building skills through equitable access to music, collaboration, and opportunity. This bill directly affects ComMUSICation and the youth it serves by providing dedicated financial resources for its music-based initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Minnesota rebate program to help businesses, nonprofits, government entities, and tribes cover costs for installing geothermal heating systems in commercial or multifamily buildings. Rebates cover up to 15% of system costs (capped at $100,000 per project) for applicants who have applied for or received federal rebates under the Inflation Reduction Act. Priority is given to low-income housing projects owned by nonprofits or government entities. The program is funded through state appropriations from the renewable development account (for utility service areas) and general fund (outside those areas), with funds expiring in 2033.

Maddy summaryHF 3558 modifies Minnesota's definition of "chemically dependent person" under civil commitment law by removing a specific provision that previously included pregnant women who used certain substances (like opioids, cocaine, or alcohol) non-medically during pregnancy. This change directly affects pregnant women who might have previously qualified for civil commitment under this expanded definition. The bill deletes the reference to pregnant women from the statutory definition while keeping all other criteria for civil commitment intact. The amendment takes effect the day after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryHF 3662 amends Minnesota's individual income tax code to require taxpayers to include certain employer-reimbursed travel expenses as taxable income. Specifically, it adds an "addition" for travel costs (like fares, meals, and lodging) paid by or reimbursed by an employer while traveling within Minnesota for immigration enforcement activities or supporting such activities. This provision applies only to expenses incurred in Minnesota and takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2025. The bill directly affects Minnesota taxpayers whose employers cover travel related to immigration enforcement within the state.

Maddy summaryHF 3659 requires individuals who earned income in Minnesota while participating in immigration enforcement activities or providing material support to such activities to file a Minnesota income tax return. This requirement applies even if the individual's income would normally be too low to trigger a filing obligation under standard tax rules. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to add this specific filing requirement, which takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.