Rep. Athena Hollins

Maddy summaryHF 2340 appropriates $240 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide grants for replacing lead service lines. This funding, administered by the Public Facilities Authority, directly supports municipal water systems and homeowners with lead pipes. The one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2033, to cover the costs of replacing these hazardous infrastructure components. The bill enables local governments to access state funds for this specific public health improvement project.

Maddy summaryHF 2147 exempts hot tubs or whirlpools on houseboats and single-unit rental properties from most public pool safety requirements in Minnesota. It requires property owners to ensure water temperature stays below 106°F, test chlorine/bromine, pH, and alkalinity before each rental, and provide renters with a specific notice about the exemption. The bill mandates a posted warning: "NOTICE: This spa is exempt from certain state and local sanitary requirements... USE AT YOUR OWN RISK." It directly affects rental property owners, resorts, and renters of these properties, while prohibiting local governments from adding extra requirements for qualifying hot water pools.

Maddy summaryHF 3158 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring a two-thirds vote in both the Minnesota House and Senate to authorize public funding for the design, construction, or renovation of a professional sports facility. Currently, a simple majority vote suffices for such funding. The amendment must be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election, where they will decide whether to adopt the two-thirds requirement. If approved by voters, this change would become part of the Minnesota Constitution, affecting future legislative decisions on sports facility funding.

Maddy summaryHF 3057 establishes a public option within MinnesotaCare, allowing Minnesotans to enroll in a government-run health plan alongside private insurers. It expands eligibility to more residents and sets income-based premiums for public option enrollees. The bill requires the commissioner of commerce to seek federal approval for a special waiver (Section 1332) and appropriates funding for implementation. This directly affects individuals purchasing health insurance in Minnesota's individual market, particularly low- and middle-income residents seeking affordable coverage options.

Maddy summaryHF 1598 establishes a low-cost financing program through Minnesota’s Climate Innovative Finance Authority to help school districts improve air ventilation systems and install geothermal energy systems on or near school buildings. It directly affects eligible Minnesota school districts (including independent, special, and cooperative districts) by providing loans to cover upfront costs, with priority given to schools in high-poverty areas (using Title I data), balanced project distribution between metro and non-metro areas, and cost-reduction goals. The program appropriates $1.5 million from the general fund and $1.5 million from the renewable development account for fiscal year 2026, requiring all funds to be used by June 30, 2027, or they cancel. This creates a structured financing mechanism focused on tangible infrastructure upgrades, not direct grants or policy changes.

Maddy summaryHF 2140 requires certain Minnesota municipalities to create "mixed-use housing zones" by June 30, 2027. Covered cities include those in Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, or Washington counties, plus any municipality with 10,000+ residents. These zones must permit residential developments with at least three units (within 0.5 miles of certain streets) or four units (within 0.25 miles), including duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. The bill defines "mixed-use development" as buildings where at least 50% of usable space is for residential units, and it exempts these zoning changes from requiring comprehensive plan amendments before 2029.

Maddy summaryHF 3075 allows individuals to change, remove, or add the sex indicator on their birth records in Minnesota. It directly affects people whose birth records include a sex designation, including minors (with parental/guardian consent) and adults 18+ or emancipated minors. To request a change, applicants must provide acceptable documentation like a medical provider's statement, court order, or sworn statement confirming the request is in good faith and, for minors, in their best interest. If documentation meets requirements, the state must approve the change. After approval, the original birth record becomes confidential and can only be accessed with a court order.

Maddy summaryHF 1010 establishes a new licensure process for certified midwives in Minnesota through the Board of Nursing, creating a specific "Minnesota Certified Midwife Practice Act" (Chapter 148G). It amends health occupation definitions to include "licensed certified midwife," expands Medicaid coverage to include services provided by these licensed midwives, and sets civil/criminal penalties for violations. The bill directly affects certified midwives (requiring national certification plus state licensure) and Medicaid recipients who can now access midwifery care under their coverage. Key provisions define midwifery scope (including pregnancy, birth, and women's primary care) and set licensure terms, moving midwifery from an unregulated status to a licensed profession with expanded coverage.

Maddy summaryHF 1094 clarifies eligibility for expunging or resentencing past cannabis-related convictions in Minnesota. It specifies that individuals convicted of certain marijuana offenses listed in Minnesota statutes (like possession or sale under sections 152.021-152.025) qualify if they did not use weapons or cause harm, the offense would now be a lesser crime or legal after August 2023, and they have no pending appeals. This directly affects Minnesotans with specific past cannabis convictions who meet these criteria. The bill amends existing law to make the eligibility rules clearer and more accessible. It does not create new expungement programs but streamlines the process for qualifying cases.

Maddy summaryHF 1686 expands training requirements for licensed security officers in Minnesota. It mandates 40 hours of pre-employment training (up from 12 hours) within 21 days of hire, plus 24 hours of annual continuing education for all officers, with an additional 6 hours yearly for those armed with firearms or weapons. The bill requires new training content including mental health crisis response, de-escalation techniques, CPR/AED use, legal use of force standards, and building safety disruptions. These requirements apply to all licensed security officers, managers, and employees in Minnesota, effective January 1, 2026. The bill also ensures employees can obtain copies of their training certificates from employers at no cost.