Rep. Athena Hollins

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts how members, officers, and employees of the Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives can use legislative email addresses, telephone numbers, and office space. It prohibits giving out official legislative contact information to anyone who is not a legislator, staff member, or authorized employee, and limits member phone lines to exclusive use by the member and their assigned staff. The law also requires written notification to caucus leaders before allowing non-legislators to occupy assigned office space. Enforcement and penalties for violations are handled through rules adopted by the Senate and House, with courts barred from intervening in disputes over these provisions.

Maddy summaryHF 1426 establishes a statewide program requiring manufacturers of electronic products (like circuit boards and batteries) to fund collection and recycling of covered items through a reimbursement board. It directly affects electronics manufacturers by mandating their financial responsibility for end-of-life products and consumers by creating designated collection sites. The bill prohibits mercury in batteries and defines specific categories of "covered products," including circuit boards and batteries (excluding lead-acid types), while exempting medical devices and vehicles. It also appropriates funds to implement the program and replaces outdated battery management rules.

Maddy summaryHF 1698 amends Minnesota property tax law to expand exemptions for certain leased land. It adds new exemptions allowing nonprofit conservation organizations to lease land for grazing activities without triggering property taxes, and clarifies that airport hangars used for aviation services (not for general business) remain tax-exempt. The bill directly affects nonprofit groups leasing land for conservation and airport operators leasing hangars for aircraft services. These changes take effect for property taxes due in 2026. The bill does not create new taxes but modifies existing exemption rules.

Maddy summaryHF 2742 establishes Minnesota's Clearance Grant Program to help law enforcement agencies improve their resolution rates for nonfatal shooting incidents. The program provides state funds for agencies to hire investigators, purchase forensic equipment, support victim services, and develop data-sharing systems across agencies. Recipients must submit biannual reports detailing investigations, staffing, clearance rates, and how grant funds were used. This directly affects local and state law enforcement agencies handling nonfatal shooting cases, with priority given to those with high unsolved case rates and plans for interagency collaboration. The bill requires agencies to track and report on specific metrics like victim/offender demographics and clearance rate improvements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires provider-based clinics in Minnesota to obtain and use their own unique National Provider Identifier (NPI) on all health reimbursement claims. These clinics are defined as off-site facilities owned by hospitals that primarily offer diagnostic and therapeutic care, excluding those that only provide services like pharmacy or lab testing. The law also mandates that any data submitted as all-payer claims information must include this distinct clinic identifier, separate from the hospital's ID. By updating state statutes, the measure aims to improve data accuracy and tracking for these specific medical sites, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts civil arrests against individuals attending state court proceedings, including parties, witnesses, and their supporters, while they are traveling to, inside, or returning from a courthouse. It defines "civil arrest" as any detention that is not for a criminal offense, a probation violation, or based on a court warrant, and it extends protection to areas within 1,000 feet of the courthouse. If someone violates this rule, they can be sued for damages of up to $10,000 plus legal fees, though criminal arrests and court orders to maintain safety remain unaffected. The law applies to all state courts and does not allow lawsuits against court staff acting to preserve order.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Department of Health to join the World Health Organization's Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network. The commissioner must identify the necessary application process by September 1, 2026, and submit the application by December 1, 2026. This action aims to integrate the state's health response capabilities with a global system for monitoring and addressing disease outbreaks. The legislation does not alter existing funding or staffing but establishes a specific timeline for this international partnership.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires anyone who loses or has their firearm stolen to report it to local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft. It establishes escalating criminal penalties for failing to report, ranging from a petty misdemeanor for a first offense to a gross misdemeanor for third or subsequent violations. The law also protects individuals from prosecution for firearm storage violations if they report the loss or theft as required. Police chiefs and sheriffs must forward these reports to the state commissioner of public safety within seven days, and the state will receive $36,000 to fund a reporting system for this purpose. The bill takes effect on August 1, 2026, and applies to incidents occurring on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands conditional release options in Minnesota prisons to include geriatric release for older inmates, family caregiver release for those caring for incapacitated relatives, and nonmedical release for extraordinary circumstances like terminal illness or pregnancy. It directly affects incarcerated individuals who meet specific age, medical, or family care criteria, allowing them to apply for supervised release from prison. The bill requires prison officials to review applications within 30 days, consider factors like offense severity and community safety, and maintain a public database tracking all requests and outcomes. A report on release data and cost savings must be submitted to the legislature annually starting in 2028. All provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3 million from the renewable development account in fiscal year 2027 to provide a grant to The Heights Community Energy for constructing a geothermal energy system. The funding is designated for a specific recipient organization to build a heating and cooling system that uses underground piping and heat pumps to exchange thermal energy with the earth. The legislation defines the geothermal energy system as one or more heat pumps connected to earth-embedded piping with associated distribution and building mechanical infrastructure. This funding comes from the existing renewable development account established under Minnesota Statutes section 116C.779.