Rep. Cal Warwas

Maddy summaryHF 22, titled "Parent's Bill of Rights," establishes specific rights for parents of minor children (under 18) in Minnesota. It requires schools and healthcare institutions to respect parental authority over education, access to school/medical records, moral/religious training, and consent for medical procedures or recordings of minors. The bill prohibits employees from coercing children to withhold information from parents or discriminating against parents who exercise these rights. It explicitly states these rights do not override child abuse laws or court orders, and does not limit other existing parental rights. This bill directly affects parents, schools, and healthcare providers serving minors.

Maddy summaryHF 1277 modifies Minnesota's sales and use tax exemption for data centers, providing a tax break on purchases of qualifying equipment and software. It creates three categories of qualifying data centers (standard, refurbished, and large-scale) with specific size, investment, and operational requirements - such as a minimum 25,000 square feet, $30 million in investments within 48 months, and features like backup power and security systems. The bill requires tax to be collected at standard rates but refunded later, applying to equipment like servers, cooling systems, and power infrastructure used in these facilities. This directly benefits data center operators investing in Minnesota facilities that meet the defined thresholds.

Maddy summaryHF 10 prohibits Minnesota state-funded financial assistance, including health coverage and college scholarships, for undocumented noncitizens. The bill explicitly excludes undocumented noncitizens (defined as those residing without U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approval) from MinnesotaCare (state health insurance) and the North Star Promise scholarship program. It amends state statutes to require that these programs deny eligibility to individuals without lawful immigration status. The policy change takes effect upon final enactment, with scholarship eligibility applying to awards beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Maddy summaryHF 1839 repeals specific diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements in Minnesota's K-12 public education system. It removes mandates for schools to teach about Indigenous treaties, boarding schools, languages, sovereignty, and cultural contributions as part of curriculum standards. The bill amends or repeals several Minnesota Statutes (including sections 120B.021, 120B.11, and 121A.212) that previously required embedding these topics into academic standards and teacher training. This directly affects all Minnesota public schools serving prekindergarten through grade 12. The change eliminates required instructional content related to Indigenous history and cultural education in state-mandated curricula.

Maddy summaryHF 1922 requires Minnesota's commissioner of natural resources to submit a report by December 1, 2026, analyzing the state's payment in lieu of taxes (PILT) system for natural resource lands. The report must examine current payment rates, whether payments adequately compensate local governments for lost tax revenue (compared to private land ownership), and the funding impact of acquiring additional land. It directly affects local governments that rely on PILT payments to offset revenue loss from natural resource lands. The report will inform potential changes to Minnesota Statutes sections 477A.11-477A.14, which govern PILT payments. This is a procedural bill focused on analysis, not immediate policy change.

Maddy summaryHF 1882 creates a process for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to temporarily approve site-specific sulfate limits for waters identified as wild rice habitats during ongoing rulemaking. It directly affects businesses with permits (like mining or wastewater facilities) discharging sulfate into these waters, requiring them to submit detailed data including water maps, historical wild rice surveys, and sulfate monitoring. The bill mandates the agency must approve complete applications within 150 days and prohibits requiring costly sulfate treatment technology during this period. Instead, it allows temporary limits while ensuring permittees monitor discharges and implement minimization plans if limits are exceeded. This provides a streamlined pathway for compliance without forcing immediate infrastructure changes.

Maddy summaryHF 17 amends Minnesota's handgun permit law to create lifetime permits for carrying concealed handguns, replacing the previous temporary permits. It also reduces the application fee for these permits, capping it at $100 or the actual processing cost (whichever is lower), with $10 of each fee deposited into the general fund. The bill maintains existing requirements, including proof of firearm safety training (via certified courses or peace officer employment) and in-person application submissions with specific documents like training certificates and photo ID. This directly affects Minnesotans seeking or renewing concealed carry permits, streamlining the process by eliminating renewal fees and duration limits.

Maddy summaryHF 415 would allow Minnesota taxpayers to subtract their overtime pay from taxable income when filing state income taxes. It specifically covers wages, salaries, tips, and other compensation earned for hours worked beyond the standard workweek under Minnesota or federal law. This change reduces taxable income for eligible workers, potentially lowering their state tax burden. The provision takes effect for tax returns filed in 2025 and later.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's renewable energy standards by expanding which hydroelectric projects count toward clean energy goals (including facilities over 100 megawatts if operating since 2023). It allows electric utilities to request delays in meeting renewable, solar, or carbon-free energy requirements if the commission determines it serves the public interest, considering factors like cost impacts and system reliability. The bill also expands sales tax exemptions for residential heating fuels and electricity, and prohibits demolition of fossil-fuel power plants under specific conditions. Additional provisions include supporting carbon capture technology and removing barriers to new nuclear power plants.

Maddy summaryHF 1787 appropriates $3 million from state bond proceeds to fund the relocation of a segment of the Mesabi Trail in Mountain Iron. The funds will be provided to the St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Railroad Authority to predesign, design, engineer, and construct a new trail segment with a pedestrian bridge, addressing a permanent closure of County State-Aid Highway 102. The bill authorizes the state to issue up to $3 million in bonds to cover this cost, following standard state bond procedures. This directly affects the regional railroad authority and trail users in the Mountain Iron area by enabling the trail relocation project.