Rep. Cal Warwas

Maddy summaryHF 2064 modifies rules for assisted living facilities terminating contracts with residents. It requires facilities to hold meetings with residents and their chosen support people (like family or case managers) at least seven days before termination for most reasons, explaining the termination reason and offering alternatives like switching providers. Facilities must provide written termination notices 30 days in advance for contract violations (subdivision 4) or 15 days for other cases (subdivision 5), and send copies to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and case managers for waiver program residents. The bill also clarifies that temporary interruptions in public benefits (up to 60 days) do not count as nonpayment. These changes aim to ensure residents understand termination reasons and have time to address issues before leaving a facility.

Maddy summaryHF 1332 appropriates $18 million from state bonds to fund forest management on Minnesota's state forest lands. The funds cover reforestation activities (like planting native seeds and trees), site preparation, and forest stand improvement, including treatment for pests like emerald ash borer and spruce budworm. The state will issue bonds up to $18 million to finance these projects, administered by the commissioner of natural resources under Minnesota Statutes. This bill directly affects state forest management operations and the use of public funds for forestry capital projects.

Maddy summaryHF 2360 establishes a new markets tax credit program in Minnesota to incentivize investments in low-income communities. It allocates $100 million for investments in qualified businesses operating in "Greater Minnesota" counties and $100 million for "Metropolitan" counties, targeting businesses meeting specific low-income criteria. The credit provides tax benefits to investors who make equity investments in qualifying community development entities, with the credit amount calculated based on the investment and specific "credit allowance dates." The bill requires the commissioner to report on the program's implementation and appropriates funds for administration. This directly affects investors, community development entities, and businesses in designated low-income areas across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryHF 987 modifies Minnesota's annexation election rules to prevent immediate re-attempts after a referendum defeat. It requires that if an annexation vote fails, no new annexation proceeding for the same area can be started within two years - unless initiated by a majority of property owners in that area and supported by neighboring townships or municipalities. This change directly affects cities, townships, and property owners involved in annexation disputes, altering the process for restarting such proceedings. The bill focuses on procedural clarity, ensuring annexation efforts cannot be repeatedly pushed without broader local consensus.

Maddy summaryHF 1779 authorizes an unreduced early retirement annuity for probation agency employees in Minnesota who separate from service after reaching age 60 or with at least 35 years of service, meaning they receive their full pension amount without reduction starting January 1, 2028. It also increases the employee contribution rate for these workers, requiring a higher percentage of their salary toward retirement benefits beginning January 1, 2026. The bill defines "probation agency employees" as county or state employees who provide community supervision services or oversee probation programs, including probation officers, supervisory staff, and program managers. These changes specifically affect probation staff in Minnesota's county and state agencies.

Maddy summaryHF 128 increases criminal penalties for individuals engaging in prostitution with minors in Minnesota. The bill raises maximum sentences and fines based on the minor's age: up to 30 years or $40,000 for victims under 14, 20 years or $40,000 for those aged 14-15, 15 years or $30,000 for those aged 14-15 (for the act itself), and 10 years or $20,000 for victims aged 16-17. It also increases penalties for hiring minors for sexual acts across all age groups. The bill applies to crimes committed on or after its effective date of August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 573 appropriates $6 million from state bonds to fund a new integrated solid waste management campus in St. Louis County. The grant will help the county acquire land, design, and build the campus to manage waste from closed landfills and prevent hazardous chemicals like PFAS from contaminating Lake Superior. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $6 million in bonds to cover these costs, following standard state bond procedures. This directly affects St. Louis County residents and the environmental protection of Lake Superior. The project aims to address waste management from existing landfills while safeguarding water quality.

Maddy summaryHF 2635 appropriates $5.5 million from Minnesota's workforce development fund to build a regional career technical education center in Northeastern Minnesota. The funds will support Independent School District No. 704 in Proctor, in partnership with Hermantown and Esko school districts, to construct a facility for workforce training. The center must address regional industry needs and can use the funds for property, construction, remodeling, and equipment. This bill directly affects students and job seekers in the Northeastern Minnesota region by creating a dedicated training hub.

Maddy summaryHF 2749 appropriates $1 million from the environment and natural resources trust fund for a one-time grant to Forgotten Heroes Ranges and Retreat, a nonprofit organization. The funding is specifically for predesigning, designing, constructing, furnishing, and equipping a new shooting range and retreat facility. This project aims to accommodate handicapped individuals and disabled veterans, with the appropriation available until the project is completed or abandoned. The bill directly affects the nonprofit recipient and the intended beneficiaries of the facility.

Maddy summaryHF 2423 appropriates $5 million from the state fund for fiscal year 2026 to help a specific biomass energy plant in Shakopee purchase equipment for disposing of wood infested with emerald ash borers. The funding is directed through the Pollution Control Agency to support the plant's use of waste heat from electricity generation during malting to process infested wood. This bill directly affects the Shakopee biomass facility by providing targeted financial support for disposal equipment, without creating new regulations or broad policy changes. It is a funding measure focused solely on enabling a single facility to manage emerald ash borer-infested tree waste.