Rep. Josh Heintzeman

Maddy summaryHF 3318 requires the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to create a commemorative work honoring Minnesota's first recorded Italian immigrant on Capitol grounds, with design completion by December 2026 and installation by December 2027. The bill appropriates funds from the general fund for the project, allocating $ for the Board in fiscal year 2026 (available until June 2028) and similar funding for the Department of Administration. This procedural bill directly affects state agencies responsible for Capitol design and funding, recognizing Italian-American contributions through a physical memorial.

Maddy summaryHF 1620 removes keys, key chains, and key rings from Minnesota's restrictions on lead and cadmium in consumer products. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes by updating the definition of "covered product" to exclude these items from the list of products subject to chemical limits. This change directly affects manufacturers and sellers of keys and key accessories in Minnesota, allowing them to use lead or cadmium without violating the law. The bill modifies existing regulations without creating new requirements, focusing solely on clarifying which products are regulated.

Maddy summaryHF 3254 prohibits the sale of food products containing seven specific artificial dyes - Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2, and Green 3 - in Minnesota. It directly affects food sellers, including restaurants, grocery stores, and manufacturers, who would no longer be allowed to sell items containing these dyes after the effective date. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2026, banning the sale, offering for sale, or distribution of such products. This is a direct regulatory change targeting food labeling and ingredients, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Maddy summaryHF 2339 increases Minnesota's income threshold for the child tax credit, allowing more families to qualify for the full benefit before credits begin phasing out. The bill raises the phaseout threshold from $35,000 to $45,490 for married couples filing jointly and from $29,500 to $38,340 for other filers. This change directly affects Minnesota taxpayers with children who file individual income tax returns, as it prevents the credit from decreasing at lower income levels. The bill also requires future annual inflation adjustments to these thresholds starting in 2026.

Maddy summaryHF 3238 appropriates $2 million from the general fund for the WonderTrek Children's Museum, a nonprofit organization in Baxter, to fund capital improvements for phase I of its nine-acre campus. The funding covers design, construction, and equipment for specific elements including a 2,400-square-foot classroom, four acres of nature play exhibits, infrastructure, landscaping, and outdoor recreation facilities. This one-time appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned, as specified in Minnesota Statutes. The bill directly affects the museum's ability to develop its physical campus and serves the community by providing educational resources for children.

Maddy summaryHF 3205 appropriates $235,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for the 2026 fiscal year to reinstall the Christopher Columbus statue on the State Capitol Mall. The funds are directed to the commissioner of administration, who must work with the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board to complete the reinstallation. This bill is procedural, allocating existing funds for a specific physical display without creating new laws or affecting citizens.

Maddy summaryHF 2439 is a funding bill that allocates approximately $151 million in fiscal year 2026 to Minnesota's Pollution Control Agency for environmental programs. It directly affects the state agency, municipalities (through a new municipal liaison program), and battery/electronics manufacturers (by prohibiting mercury in batteries and creating a stewardship program for circuit boards and batteries). Key provisions include $23 million for water and air quality monitoring, $128,000 for municipal permitting assistance, and $144,000 for water quality monitoring programs. The bill also modifies funding for water infrastructure and establishes new rules for handling electronic waste.

Maddy summaryHF 8 streamlines Minnesota's environmental permitting process to improve efficiency and transparency. It sets specific timeframes (90 days for simpler permits, 150 days for complex ones), requires the Pollution Control Agency to issue separate construction and operation permits for certain facilities, and mandates that petitioners for environmental assessments must live in affected or neighboring counties. The bill also eliminates preliminary environmental assessment steps for projects requiring full environmental impact statements and requires the agency to publish annual reports tracking permitting progress. These changes directly affect developers, landowners, and the Pollution Control Agency in processing environmental permits.

Maddy summaryHF 341 amends Minnesota Statutes section 171.24 to establish minimum fines and enhance penalties for repeat driving without a valid license. It specifically targets individuals convicted of driving while license is suspended, revoked, or canceled who: (1) cause injury or death in a collision, or (2) have prior convictions for similar offenses within 10 years. The bill sets a minimum fine amount for these repeat violations, raising them to gross misdemeanor level when the specified conditions are met. This directly affects drivers with repeated license violations who operate vehicles without authorization. The changes apply to offenses under existing statutes related to license suspension, revocation, or disqualification.

Maddy summaryHF 1633 allocates $12 million from bond proceeds for capital improvements to public water access points and boating facilities on Minnesota's public waters, and $17.8 million for capital upgrades to state fish hatcheries. The funds will be raised through state bonds sold by the commissioner of management and budget. Specifically, $3 million of the hatchery funding is designated for planning and building a new St. Paul hatchery replacement in the seven-county metro area, designed for research and education. The bill authorizes these appropriations and bond sales under existing state statutes and constitutional provisions.