Rep. Athena Hollins

Maddy summaryHF 3455 renames Minnesota's State Office Building at 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in St. Paul as the "Melissa Hortman State Office Building." The bill requires the revisor of statutes to update all official references to the building in Minnesota Statutes and Rules. This is a ceremonial renaming with no policy changes or direct impact on residents or government operations.

Maddy summaryHF 3436 requires drivers approaching a stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights to stop at least 20 feet away. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 169.444 to mandate this stop until the bus retracts its stop arm and turns off the red lights. It also adds a new provision requiring drivers to prepare to stop within 20 feet when a bus shows prewarning amber lights, signaling red lights are about to activate. This law directly affects all drivers operating vehicles near school buses in Minnesota, aiming to improve safety for children boarding or exiting buses. The bill takes effect the day after final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 3748 appropriates $250 million from the general fund for grants to replace lead service lines in municipal water systems. This funding directly helps water utilities and homeowners affected by lead pipes, which pose health risks. The grants are administered by the Public Facilities Authority under Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.077, and are available until June 30, 2034. The bill provides one-time state funding to accelerate the replacement of hazardous lead pipes in drinking water infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the powers of Minnesota's Climate Innovation Financing Authority by allowing it to borrow money, sell financial instruments like notes and mortgages, and accept gifts or grants to fund climate projects. The legislation requires the authority to prioritize financing for greenhouse gas emission reduction projects across all regions of the state while coordinating with existing federal and state programs to avoid duplication. Key provisions include authority duties to develop eligibility standards, implement consumer protections, measure project impacts on low-income communities, and hire staff who reflect the communities they serve. The bill also mandates the authority to leverage private investment and stimulate demand through partnerships and targeted marketing strategies.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of the St. Paul local sales tax from December 31, 2042, to December 31, 2060, allowing the city to collect the tax for a longer period. The legislation amends existing state law to update this deadline while keeping the same rules that let the city end the tax earlier if projects are completed or if the city council decides the tax has generated enough revenue. The changes apply only to the City of St. Paul and do not affect other municipalities or change how the tax is collected or used.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how parents and guardians can delegate their authority to others in Minnesota, primarily affecting families dealing with care, custody, or property decisions for minors or incapacitated individuals. It extends the maximum delegation period from one year to three years for non-professional guardians while keeping the 30-day limit for professional guardians, and requires professional guardians to submit delegation documents to the court. The law also mandates that parents share copies of delegation documents with other parents within 30 days, unless specific exceptions like supervised parenting time or protection orders apply. These changes apply to all delegations signed on or after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits how much public utilities can charge customers during interim rate periods while their full rate cases are being reviewed. It requires the state commission to set temporary rates within 60 days without holding a public hearing, but caps any interim rate increase at five percent above existing rates unless special emergency circumstances exist. The law also mandates that utilities refund any excess amounts collected if final rates are lower, with refunds distributed within 120 days and attorney fees allowed if utilities fail to comply with refund deadlines. Additionally, the bill prevents interim rates from taking effect until at least four months after a final decision on previous rate changes, unless specific exceptions apply. These changes directly affect public utility companies and their customers in Minnesota by standardizing how temporary rates are calculated and enforced.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill creates a temporary income tax credit for residents and businesses that purchase and install solar energy systems, such as photovoltaic panels or solar water heaters. The credit allows taxpayers to reduce their state income tax liability by a percentage of their system's cost, with the percentage decreasing from 15% to 11% between 2025 and 2029, and caps the credit at $2,500 for homes and $15,000 for businesses. If the credit exceeds a taxpayer's tax bill, the state will refund the difference using funds from the general fund. The program is set to expire on January 1, 2029, and applies to systems installed during specific taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs $4 million from the renewable development account to the preweatherization account for fiscal year 2027. The transfer is a one-time adjustment that affects how state energy funds are allocated between renewable energy projects and weatherization initiatives. The legislation does not create new programs or change existing eligibility requirements, simply reallocating existing budget resources. This change impacts state energy funding management but does not alter the underlying programs themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date for Hennepin and Ramsey Counties' deed and mortgage taxes from 2028 to 2036. It directly affects property owners and real estate transactions in these two counties, as it allows the existing taxes to remain in effect beyond the original deadline. The key provision amends two tax statutes to change the expiration date while setting July 1, 2026, as the effective date for the new timeline. The bill does not create new taxes or alter tax rates, only postpones when the current tax authority expires.