Rep. Liz Lee

Maddy summaryHF 3435 limits access to Minnesota school sites by federal immigration officials. It requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and other DHS agents to show valid identification, provide a written statement of purpose, and obtain a judicial warrant before entering schools. School officials must also approve entry and restrict such agents to areas without students present, even if all requirements are met. The bill applies directly to federal immigration enforcement personnel and school districts operating under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryHF 3402 bans the possession, manufacture, import, and transfer of large-capacity ammunition magazines in Minnesota. It defines these as feeding devices holding more than ten rounds (with exceptions for permanently modified devices, .22 caliber tubes, and lever-action tubular magazines). The law takes effect July 1, 2026, requiring current owners to surrender, modify, permanently alter, or remove their magazines by July 1, 2027. Violations carry felony penalties of up to five years in prison or $25,000 in fines. Law enforcement, military personnel, and licensed dealers are exempt under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 2729 appropriates $10 million from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026 to expand the state's corporate tax compliance program. The funding supports efforts to identify and collect unpaid taxes from corporations that underreport income or fail to pay all owed taxes, with priority given to businesses reporting $25 million or more in Minnesota sales or receipts annually. The initiative, managed by the commissioner of revenue, must supplement existing enforcement resources and remains active until July 1, 2029. This bill directly affects large Minnesota-based corporations with significant revenue, aiming to improve tax collection accuracy.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota's sustainable aviation fuel credit program by clarifying who qualifies for the tax incentive. It defines eligible taxpayers as those producing or blending sustainable aviation fuel, which must be derived from biomass, exclude palm fatty acid distillates, and achieve at least a 50 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional petroleum-based fuels. The legislation also excludes from the credit any taxpayer that contracts to provide air transportation services for federal immigration enforcement agencies or sells sustainable aviation fuel to such businesses. These provisions will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts access to Minnesota public libraries by federal, state, or local officials conducting immigration enforcement activities. It requires library staff to deny entry unless the official presents a valid judicial warrant, and mandates that staff request identification and limit access only to areas specified in the warrant. Additionally, the bill requires library employees to immediately notify their city mayor, county board representative, or regional system board when granting such entry, while allowing officials to enter for educational or library program administration. The law applies to all public libraries in the state and takes effect immediately upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to issue up to $95 million in bonds to fund road and utility infrastructure improvements at the Sears site in St. Paul. The funds will support construction of sanitary sewer and clean water systems, public utilities, streets, sidewalks, lighting, and streetscape improvements needed to prepare the area for future development. The legislation also defines the Sears site boundaries and establishes the legal framework for managing bond proceeds, including provisions for environmental remediation and demolition of existing structures. This measure is designed to provide necessary infrastructure support for the redevelopment of the former Sears property.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new state aid program that will provide Ramsey County with $5 per square foot of state-owned buildings in the Capitol Area, starting in 2027. The funding is intended to compensate the county for the loss of tax revenue caused by state property ownership and the disproportionate impact of these buildings on local property taxes. The money must be used specifically to reduce current year property taxes levied on net tax capacity within Ramsey County, with annual funding appropriated from the state's general fund. This measure directly affects Ramsey County residents and the state's property tax system by creating a new revenue transfer mechanism between state and local governments.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how money recovered in consumer protection cases is handled in Minnesota by removing a previous cap on deposits and establishing new limits on how much individual consumers can receive. It requires that 50% of recovered funds be deposited into the consumer protection restitution account without a dollar limit, while the remaining 50% goes to the state's general fund. The law also sets distribution rules so that eligible consumers can receive up to $50,000 in full compensation, or 50% of any amount exceeding that threshold. These changes affect the Minnesota Attorney General's office and consumers who have received restitution orders for consumer protection violations.

Maddy summaryHF 3239 prohibits using "conscientiously held beliefs" as an exemption for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations in Minnesota schools and child care facilities. It directly affects parents or guardians of children aged 15 months or older who previously relied on this exemption to avoid MMR shots for enrollment. The bill requires these parents to provide either proof of vaccination (meeting medical standards) or a medical exemption statement by August 1, 2026, to keep their child enrolled in schools, preschools, or licensed child care programs. This replaces the existing personal belief exemption for MMR vaccines, which will no longer be valid after the effective date. The law amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 121A.15, specifically adding subdivision 3c.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's child care assistance program rules regarding how providers are reimbursed for days when enrolled children are absent. It maintains a standard limit of 25 absent days per child per year but creates exemptions for children with documented medical conditions, young parents pursuing education, and families affected by extraordinary events like natural disasters. The legislation also clarifies how partial-day absences are counted, establishes notification requirements for families about their absent day usage, and allows parents to substitute cultural or religious holidays for standard state and federal holidays.