Rep. Josh Heintzeman

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to submit a report by February 15, 2028, on fluoropolymers used in consumer products. The report must assess the state's ability to regulate these chemicals, review available scientific data, examine related state and federal actions, and identify critical uses within the supply chain. Fluoropolymers are defined as specific types of fluorinated polymers with carbon-based backbones. The legislation directs the agency to evaluate potential threats to human health and the environment while outlining necessary resources for future programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill strengthens enforcement of Minnesota's natural resources regulations by creating new penalties for fraudulent vehicle and registration activities, modifying rules for motorboat operators, and updating provisions related to game and fish licenses. It specifically makes it a misdemeanor for individuals and a gross misdemeanor for dealers to obtain or use temporary vehicle registrations without intent to complete sales, to provide false information on applications, or to possess fake registration decals. The legislation also requires off-road vehicle state trail passes to be available for inspection by law enforcement officers, establishes fees for resident and nonresident passes, and eliminates a specific lake trout harvest assessment. Additionally, the bill modifies invasive species provisions and updates various reporting requirements for water use and natural resources management.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes hiring requirements for the executive director of Minnesota's Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council, a 12-member advisory body focused on wetlands, prairies, forests, and wildlife habitat. The legislation creates an interview panel that must include equal representation from the two largest political parties to recommend candidates to the full council, which retains final approval authority. It also clarifies that the Legislative Coordinating Commission can hire nonpartisan staff and consultants to support the council's operations. The bill amends existing statutes to formalize these hiring procedures while maintaining the council's current structure and member appointment processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports information to the state legislature. It requires the commissioner to maintain a publicly available inventory of state-administered lands and submit a biennial report instead of an annual one. The report must include details about land parcels, state parks, trails, and other recreational areas, along with sales and financial data for state nurseries. These changes aim to improve reporting efficiency while ensuring the public and legislature have access to information about state natural resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by changing the deadline for manufacturers to submit product information from January 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, and clarifying which products containing PFAS are exempt from sales restrictions. It requires manufacturers selling products with intentionally added PFAS to provide detailed information about the chemicals used, including chemical names and quantities, to state officials, with options to report by product category rather than individually. The law also establishes a phased ban on selling certain PFAS-containing items like carpets, cookware, and cosmetics starting in 2025, while allowing exemptions for specific products such as medical devices, testing equipment, and HVAC systems where PFAS use is deemed unavoidable. Additionally, the bill gives state officials authority to identify additional product categories for prohibition and to determine which uses of PFAS qualify as unavoidable, with a complete ban on all intentionally added PFAS products scheduled for 2032 unless exemptions apply.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new crime called disruption of worship services in Minnesota, targeting individuals who enter religious buildings with the intent to disrupt scheduled services by committing a crime. The law defines a religious establishment as a building used for worship that is clearly marked with a sign or other identifier. First-time offenders face gross misdemeanor charges, while repeat offenders could be charged with a felony punishable by up to five years in prison or a fine of $10,000 or both. The provisions take effect on August 1, 2026, and apply only to crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires publicly funded state and local correctional facilities in Minnesota to check the immigration status of certain noncitizens and notify U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement when they are housed there. The law applies to individuals in pretrial confinement, those convicted of felonies, and people committed to mental health institutions, mandating that facility officers immediately report nationality, conviction details, commitment duration, citizenship country, and last entry information to federal immigration authorities. Additionally, the bill requires a one-time review of all felony inmates in public facilities by July 1, 2026, to identify any noncitizens and report their status to federal officials. This policy change directly affects correctional facilities, sheriffs, and county officials who manage public institutions, while requiring them to share specific inmate information with U.S. immigration officers.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals convicted of a crime of violence from receiving Minnesota's major public assistance programs, including MFIP, medical assistance, food support, and MinnesotaCare. It achieves this by adding new disqualification clauses to existing state statutes that specifically target those with violent crime convictions, while maintaining eligibility rules for other offenses. The law applies to convictions under Minnesota law or equivalent statutes from other states or the federal government, and it removes a previous provision that allowed certain drug-related benefits to continue under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 275 modifies Minnesota's trapping regulations by changing how often certain traps must be checked. It allows body-gripping traps and snares (that can't drown animals) to be tended only once every third calendar day, instead of daily. The bill also permits foot-encapsulating traps within 50 feet of water without special permits during mink and muskrat season, while maintaining other restrictions. These changes replace an existing rule requiring daily snare checks (Minnesota Rules 6234.2400, subpart 10), directly affecting fur trappers and wildlife management practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to create and maintain a website where the public can track the status of environmental permit applications. The tool will display specific details such as facility names, permit types, and dates when each step of the review process is completed. It directly affects applicants seeking permits and members of the public who want transparency into agency processing timelines. The commissioner must establish this system immediately after the bill is enacted and continue to improve it over time.