Rep. Liish Kozlowski

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for using a $17.5 million 2023 grant to the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District for wastewater clarifier projects. It amends existing law to keep the funding available until December 31, 2029, ensuring the district can complete the design, construction, and rehabilitation of four secondary clarifiers at its wastewater treatment system. The bill directly affects the district's infrastructure project without creating new policy or altering funding amounts.

Maddy summaryHF 510 appropriates $2 million total ($1 million each for fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the general fund to Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., to support small Minnesota manufacturers. The funding targets manufacturers with 250 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, providing services like business strategy, quality management, and peer advisory support through the "Made in Minnesota" program. Enterprise Minnesota must submit annual reports detailing funds distributed, estimated and actual financial impacts on recipient companies, and federal funds leveraged. This bill directly affects small manufacturing businesses in Minnesota by providing targeted growth support and requires transparency through mandated reporting.

Maddy summaryHF 1577 appropriates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to create a statewide education campaign. The campaign directly targets Minnesota employers, aiming to inform them about the benefits of hiring people with conviction records (second-chance hiring) and available state/federal incentives. Key mechanisms include developing an informational website and staffing a hotline service. This is a one-time funding allocation, not a permanent program, to support employer education on inclusive hiring practices.

Maddy summaryHF 2452 prohibits businesses from using artificial intelligence to automatically adjust product prices in real time based on factors like market demand, competitor pricing, inventory levels, or customer behavior. This directly affects retailers and online sellers that currently use AI-driven dynamic pricing systems. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" broadly and makes it illegal for any person to use such systems to set or change prices dynamically. Enforcement would be handled by the Minnesota Attorney General under existing consumer protection laws.

Maddy summaryHF 1096 allocates $2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2 million for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's workforce development fund to Summit Academy OIC. The funding directly supports Summit Academy OIC in expanding student enrollment, employment placement, GED preparation, STEM programming, and launching a dental assistant training program in the Twin Cities and across Minnesota. It requires the organization to collaborate with employers to place students after they complete the dental assistant program. This bill provides concrete financial support for specific workforce development initiatives at Summit Academy OIC.

Maddy summaryHF 1958 modifies Minnesota's individual income tax brackets for 2025 tax returns. It raises the income thresholds for each tax rate, meaning more income is taxed at lower rates before higher rates apply. For example, married couples filing jointly pay 5.35% on income up to $47,620 (up from $38,770), and 6.8% on income between $47,620 and $189,180 (up from $38,770-$154,020). The bill directly affects Minnesota residents who file state income tax returns, particularly middle-income earners whose taxable income falls within the revised brackets. The changes are effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryHF 2591 establishes a new fifth tax bracket for Minnesota individual income tax, targeting high earners to replace revenue lost from federal Medicaid funding changes. The bill amends tax law to create a top income bracket (applying to income over $1.667 million for married couples filing jointly) with a rate set by the commissioner of revenue. This rate must be calculated to generate revenue equal to the amount of federal Medicaid funds Minnesota lost, as certified by the commissioner of management and budget. The new tax rate applies to taxable years 2026 and 2027, affecting only taxpayers in the highest income bracket.

Maddy summaryHF 1360 establishes the "Empowering Small Minnesota Communities Program" to provide infrastructure project support to small local governments. It appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027 to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents. The program assists communities with populations under 15,000 (or collaborative groups of such communities) that lack capacity to develop infrastructure projects or apply for grants. It funds project analysis, planning, and development through university partnerships, requiring consideration of sustainability, climate resilience, and coordinated infrastructure investments.

Maddy summaryHF 723 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of natural resources. This funding supports the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission in carrying out its duties under Minnesota Statutes section 85.536. The bill directly affects the commission and its ability to manage regional parks and trails across Greater Minnesota. It provides specific, concrete funding amounts for two consecutive budget years without altering existing park policies or programs.

Maddy summaryHF 2507 establishes a program to fund affordable homeownership projects specifically targeting African American households and using African American workers in development. It appropriates money for grants to cities, tribal governments, nonprofits, and community land trusts to cover costs like land acquisition, environmental cleanup, design, rehabilitation, and construction training. Projects must serve African American households earning 80% or less of the state median income for African Americans and prioritize African American-run workforce development and housing programs. The program requires grant funds to directly support both affordable housing construction and job training/employment opportunities for African Americans.