Sen. Rich Draheim

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota health plans to provide enrollees with good-faith cost estimates for both in-network and out-of-network providers before services are received. If an enrollee uses an out-of-network provider for a service that costs less than the plan's in-network rate, the health plan must issue a 50% credit for the cost difference. The credit is automatically applied to future payments without requiring additional action from the enrollee, and plans must provide annual statements showing credit balances. This directly affects health insurance enrollees who seek care outside their network at lower costs, ensuring they benefit from savings without administrative barriers.

Maddy summarySF 1694 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit terms for Minnesota legislators and certain executive officers. It would restrict state legislators to a maximum of 20 years of service combined in the House or Senate, and limit governors, lieutenant governors, and statewide executive officers (secretary of state, attorney general, state auditor) to two four-year terms each. Terms ending before or in 2027 would not count toward these limits. The amendment requires voter approval at the 2026 general election, with a simple yes/no question on the ballot. If approved, these changes would take effect for elections after the 2026 vote.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 3877) prohibits Minnesota's commissioner of natural resources from setting daily catch limits or possession limits for native rough fish (such as carp or suckers). It directly affects the commissioner's regulatory authority under state law, removing their ability to restrict how many of these fish anglers can take or keep. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 97C.401, by adding a new provision stating the commissioner "must not prescribe limits" on these fish. The change would take effect immediately after the bill is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses in Minnesota that do not accept cash payments from adding a surcharge for customers using credit or debit cards. It directly affects cashless retailers and service providers who currently impose such fees. The law bans surcharges for card payments if a business doesn’t accept cash at all, while allowing businesses that *do* accept cash to charge up to 5% for card use (with required disclosures). It also clarifies that discounts for cash payments remain permitted, as long as they’re clearly disclosed to all customers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota state agencies to report certain court decisions about agency rules to legislative committees. Specifically, agency heads must send copies of court rulings declaring rules invalid or related petitions to the chairs and ranking members of relevant legislative committees within 30 days. It applies to all state agencies that create regulations, ensuring the legislature receives timely updates on court interpretations of rule validity or enforcement. The law amends existing statutes to establish these reporting requirements for transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires retailers in Minnesota selling essential goods or services to accept U.S. currency (like paper bills) for in-person purchases. It applies to most brick-and-mortar stores but excludes banking institutions, credit unions, and specific transactions like security deposits on credit cards. Exceptions include prepaid card conversions meeting strict conditions (no fees, no minimum deposit, receipt requirements). Sellers violating the rule face civil penalties up to $250 per transaction. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of state funds from the arts and cultural heritage fund for activities related to occult practices, divination, necromancy, soothsaying, Satanism, or demonology. It directly affects state-funded arts and cultural programs by restricting how these specific funds can be spent. The bill amends Minnesota law to add this explicit prohibition as a new provision in the fund's usage rules, effective upon enactment. The bill is currently in early legislative stages with no voting record yet.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $5,375,000 from state bond proceeds to fund wastewater treatment improvements in the city of Jordan, Minnesota. It directly affects Jordan residents and local infrastructure by enabling the city to design, construct, and equip new facilities, including a final clarifier and biosolids facilities. The key mechanism is the sale of up to $5,375,000 in state bonds, with the funds provided to Jordan via a grant from the Public Facilities Authority. The project is funded through bond financing rather than general state revenue, and the appropriation includes specific construction elements for upgraded wastewater processing.

Maddy summarySF 3646 requires homeowners association boards and similar community boards to provide developers (called "declarants") with mandatory disclosure documents at no cost when selling properties. This directly affects developers who sell units in common interest communities like condominiums or planned communities, as they previously might have paid fees to obtain these required documents. The key provision eliminates fees that boards could charge for supplying the disclosure forms, ensuring developers can fulfill their legal obligation to provide full buyer information without added expenses. This bill amends Minnesota Statutes § 515B.4-101 to mandate free document access for developers.

Maddy summarySF 3645 allows employees covered by Minnesota's paid family and medical leave program to formally opt out of participating. Employees would submit a form to the commissioner (available online and in print) to choose not to participate in either the family or medical benefit program, or both. The bill creates a simple administrative process for opting out but does not change the core benefits or eligibility requirements of the existing paid leave program. It is a procedural change requiring the state to provide an opt-out mechanism.