Rep. Jay Xiong

Maddy summaryHF 1899 appropriates $350,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for the United Hmong Family organization in fiscal year 2026. The funding specifically supports the organization's dance and arts programming. This bill directly provides financial resources to the United Hmong Family to expand cultural activities in Minnesota. The provision is a straightforward allocation with no additional requirements or mechanisms described in the bill text.

Maddy summaryHF 1761 appropriates $2 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota, Inc., a nonprofit organization, for predesign, construction, and equipping a facility in St. Paul. The funds will directly support the development of a physical space dedicated to celebrating Hmong culture and promoting cross-cultural awareness through programming. This one-time appropriation is specifically for building-related costs and must be used in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. The bill affects the Hmong Cultural Center nonprofit organization and the broader St. Paul community by enabling a dedicated cultural facility.

Maddy summaryHF 726 imposes a 50% tax on the gross revenue from manufacturing or selling products containing PFAS (fluorinated chemicals) in Minnesota. It directly affects manufacturers and retailers with a presence in the state, requiring them to report monthly sales but not pay the tax immediately. Revenue collected funds a dedicated cleanup account for environmental remediation of PFAS contamination. The tax applies only to products where PFAS is deliberately added for a specific function, and funds are transferred annually to the cleanup account from the general fund. This bill creates a new tax mechanism to generate funding for PFAS cleanup efforts.

Maddy summaryHF 1812 establishes a state-run Minnesota Health Plan to guarantee comprehensive, affordable health care for every Minnesota resident. The plan covers all necessary medical, dental, vision, mental health, and long-term care services without co-pays, with premiums based on income. It creates new state entities including the Minnesota Health Board, Health Fund, Office of Health Quality and Planning, a patient advocacy ombudsman, and an auditor for the plan. The bill also requests a federal waiver under the Affordable Care Act to modify certain health insurance requirements and appropriates funding for implementation.

Maddy summaryHF 1813 appropriates $2 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to 30,000 Feet, a nonprofit organization, to design, construct, and equip a Black Arts and Tech Center in St. Paul. The center will include an outdoor performance space, art room, and dance space to provide tech training and programming specifically for youth living in poverty. This funding is in addition to prior appropriations and remains available until the project is completed. The bill directly affects 30,000 Feet as the grant recipient and youth in St. Paul experiencing poverty through expanded access to arts and tech resources.

Maddy summaryHF 1640 appropriates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to preserve the oral histories of Hmong veterans who served in the U.S.-sponsored Secret War in Laos during the Vietnam War era. The funds are directed to Special Guerrilla Units Veterans and Families of USA, Inc. to collect, document, archive, and preserve these histories while creating public educational resources. This bill directly supports Hmong veterans and their families in Minnesota by safeguarding their wartime experiences and cultural heritage. The program aims to teach future generations about the Hmong community's history and contributions in Minnesota through documented oral histories and accessible programming.

Maddy summaryHF 1685 requires Minnesota's IT Services agency to combine the state's transit assistance program (currently managed by Metro Transit) into the existing Minnesota Benefits Web Portal by December 31, 2025. The bill mandates coordination with transportation, human services, and children's agencies to ensure seamless integration while allowing Metro Transit to continue processing applications. It also appropriates $1.2 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 specifically for this integration work. This change directly affects state agencies managing benefits and Metro Transit, aiming to streamline access for Minnesotans using transit assistance programs.

Maddy summaryHF 1639 appropriates $550,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $550,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state's workforce development fund to the International Institute of Minnesota. The funds must be used to provide workforce training for immigrants and refugees (referred to as "New Americans") in industries facing labor shortages. This one-time funding supports job skills development in high-demand sectors without creating new permanent programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $250,000 from the general fund for a one-time grant to Equaspace in fiscal year 2026. The funds will provide workspace and wrap-around services - including IT support, HR assistance, accounting, fundraising, and executive director support - to small and startup nonprofit organizations. The grant is specifically intended to help these nonprofits access essential operational resources through Equaspace’s programs. The funding is limited to the stated purposes and does not create ongoing program requirements.

Maddy summaryHF 1631 appropriates $750,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $750,000 for fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES), a nonprofit organization serving Latino communities. The bill directs CLUES to expand art-making programs that celebrate Latino cultural heritage and support local artists through professional development, networking, and exhibition opportunities. This legislation directly provides financial resources to CLUES to enhance its cultural programming and artist support services in Minnesota.