Sen. Liz Boldon

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Medical Assistance for Employed Persons with Disabilities program by changing how enrollees pay premiums based on income and adding a four-month extension of coverage after job loss under specific conditions. It affects working Minnesotans with disabilities who currently receive medical assistance through this program. Key changes include a sliding-scale premium (1%-7.5% of income), exemption for American Indians, and a new provision allowing up to four months of continued coverage if an enrollee temporarily loses a job due to a medical condition (verified by a healthcare provider) or job loss not their fault, provided they continue paying premiums. The bill also clarifies premium calculation, reporting requirements, and Medicare reimbursement rules.

Maddy summarySF 276 requires Minnesota's medical assistance programs (like Medicaid) to cover violence prevention services starting January 1, 2026. It directly affects individuals who have experienced community violence (e.g., injury or trauma symptoms) and certified violence prevention providers, including those offering counseling, peer support, conflict mediation, and care coordination. The bill establishes provider certification standards through the Health Alliance for Violence Intervention, sets a minimum $25 per 15-minute service payment rate, and defines eligible services that must prevent future violence or improve health outcomes. This policy change expands coverage for trauma-informed violence prevention services within existing healthcare frameworks.

Maddy summaryThis bill defines what constitutes a "major decision" involving public funds by non-elected local officials for campaign finance purposes. It specifies that attempting to influence decisions about budgets, grant funding, or tax incentives for private development counts as lobbying, while routine grant applications or administrative communications do not. The law explicitly excludes routine purchases, labor negotiations, and litigation discussions from this definition. It directly affects local government officials and entities seeking to influence their financial decisions, clarifying lobbying rules under Minnesota Statutes.

Maddy summarySF 1606 creates a new $1,000 exemption for funds in bank accounts during garnishment proceedings. It modifies Minnesota law to protect up to $1,000 in any debtor's depository accounts (regardless of source), requiring financial institutions to leave this amount untouched during garnishment. The exemption applies to all account holders, cannot be combined with another specific exemption (subdivision 28), and takes effect for cases filed on or after August 1, 2025. This change directly affects individuals facing debt collection efforts who hold money in bank accounts.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate Bill SF 1033 is a resolution passed by the Minnesota Legislature requesting Congress to address the Supreme Court's *Citizens United v. FEC* decision. It asks Congress to clarify that constitutional rights belong solely to natural persons (people), not corporations or other artificial entities, and that spending money to influence elections is not protected speech under the First Amendment. The resolution specifically proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that government regulate campaign spending to ensure equal access for all citizens, prohibit unlimited spending by entities, and mandate public disclosure of political contributions. This is a non-binding request to Congress, not a law that changes current regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's medical assistance program rules by requiring applicants and recipients to cooperate with state agencies to identify third parties (like insurance companies) potentially liable for medical costs. It specifies that cooperation includes providing information about third-party payers and group health plans if the state deems them cost-effective and premiums are covered. The change clarifies that coverage through the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association does not count as a cost-effective group health plan. This affects individuals receiving medical assistance by updating their obligations to help the state recover costs from responsible third parties.

Maddy summarySF 1565 amends Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws to clarify and strengthen landlords' obligations in residential leases. It requires landlords to covenant to maintain properties in reasonable repair, ensure energy efficiency (when cost-effective over 10 years), and comply with health/safety laws, while prohibiting tenants from waiving these rights. The bill also clarifies tenant remedies: tenants may deposit rent with the court if landlords fail to fix violations within 14 days after written notice, and landlords must be informed in writing of alleged violations at least 14 days before legal action. These changes aim to provide clearer, more enforceable standards for housing conditions and tenant protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies requirements for speech language pathology assistants (SLPAs) in Minnesota, directly affecting SLPAs and their supervising licensed speech-language pathologists. It establishes specific supervision rules, requiring documented consultative supervision at least once every 30 days, direct supervision for client interactions every 60 days, and limiting supervisors to two full-time SLPAs. The bill also increases the initial and renewal licensure fee for SLPAs to $493, while maintaining existing fees for pathologists. Finally, it appropriates funds for implementing these changes under Minnesota Statutes sections 148.511-148.5198.

Maddy summarySF 1512 allocates $20 million from the general fund to the housing development fund and another $20 million to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for its workforce housing development program in fiscal year 2026. This one-time funding supports the development of affordable housing targeted at working households, directly benefiting eligible developers and residents through the agency's established program. The bill specifies the exact funding amounts and transfer mechanisms without creating new regulations or eligibility criteria. It focuses solely on providing financial resources for existing workforce housing initiatives under Minnesota Statutes section 462A.39.

Maddy summarySF 1511 is a funding bill that allocates unspecified amounts from the general fund for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program in Minnesota's fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directs the Housing Finance Agency to use these funds under existing law (Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.204) to support services for families facing homelessness. The bill does not create new program requirements but provides dedicated funding for an existing state program. This appropriation directly affects families eligible for homelessness prevention and assistance services through the Housing Finance Agency. (Note: Specific dollar amounts are listed as placeholders in the bill text.)