Sen. John Hoffman

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $762,000 from the state general fund to the City of Columbus for specific street improvements. The funds will cover Hornsby Street Northeast from Trunk Highway 97 to Eureka Avenue, including design, construction, stormwater upgrades, street reconstruction, and adjacent road work. The City of Columbus directly receives and uses these funds for the project, which must be completed or abandoned within the funding timeframe. This is a straightforward funding allocation for local infrastructure, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySF 1826 establishes specific payment rates for substance use disorder treatment services funded through Minnesota's behavioral health fund. It sets daily rates for different care levels (e.g., $79.84 for ASAM level 0.5 early intervention, $224.06 for ASAM level 3.5 residential care) and defines eligible services like outpatient treatment, medication-assisted therapy, and withdrawal management. The bill also creates enhanced payment rates for programs serving parents with children (requiring on-site or verified off-site childcare), culturally specific programs, and disability-responsive services. These rates directly affect licensed treatment providers receiving state funding under the behavioral health fund. The changes aim to standardize payments while incentivizing specialized care models.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's real estate disclosure requirements for wells. It requires sellers to provide a written disclosure about wells on property before sale, and at closing, to submit a "well disclosure certificate" to the Department of Health for a $50 fee. The certificate must include well locations (using legal descriptions or lot/block details), buyer information, and a unique certificate number that must appear on the property deed. The requirement applies to most real estate sales but does not cover mineral interest transfers or individual condominium units, and expires July 31, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state to issue up to $16.5 million in bonds to fund improvements at the intersection of Trunk Highway 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast in Ham Lake. The funds will cover engineering, environmental work, design, land acquisition, and construction of the interchange and associated roads. The project directly affects Ham Lake residents and drivers using this major intersection, with no requirement for local matching funds. The bond proceeds will be deposited into the state's trunk highway fund to finance the project.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax deduction for licensed family child care providers in Minnesota. It allows them to subtract their business income from their taxable income when filing state taxes, directly benefiting providers operating under Minnesota's licensing rules (chapters 142B and 9502 of Minnesota Rules). The key provision adds "Family child care provider income" as a specific subtraction in the state tax code, reducing taxable income for qualifying providers. This change takes effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $762,000 from the state transportation fund to fund improvements on Hornsby Street Northeast in Columbus, Minnesota, from Trunk Highway 97 to Eureka Avenue. The funds cover street reconstruction, stormwater system upgrades, and related work like planning and adjacent road improvements. The state will issue bonds to finance the appropriation, with the money provided directly to the City of Columbus for implementation. This project directly affects Columbus residents, businesses, and commuters using this specific corridor.

Maddy summarySF 1764 appropriates funds from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for St. Paul to plan and host cultural exchange events. The bill specifically supports events celebrating relationships between St. Paul and its sister cities in Southeast Asia, focusing on diverse Minnesota communities. This funding, allocated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, directly supports the city of St. Paul in facilitating these international cultural exchanges.

Maddy summarySF 1791 appropriates $24 million from the general fund to school districts for purchasing, installing, and maintaining up to 2,000 public access automated external defibrillator (AED) smart monitored cabinets on school grounds. The funds cover the cabinets, fully connected AEDs with smart monitoring, five years of maintenance, and accessories from specified vendors. School districts must place cabinets in publicly accessible locations, maintain them for five years without additional state funding, and comply with Minnesota's public access AED requirements. The Minnesota State High School League must select recipients and report grant details to the legislature by October 2026. This bill directly affects public school districts receiving grants for AED equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4.3 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to Phumulani Minnesota African Women Against Violence. The funds are specifically for developing culturally specific mental health services targeting African immigrant communities in Minnesota. Key uses include program development, facility maintenance, training culturally competent mental health professionals from these communities, and creating financial literacy partnerships. The appropriation is available until June 30, 2027, and must support holistic mental health programs and advocacy efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 1084) changes the official title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" for licensed professionals in Minnesota. It directly affects all current and future physician assistants licensed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 147A. The key provision clarifies that "physician associate" and "physician assistant" are synonymous terms with no change to scope of practice, and prohibits discrimination by healthcare facilities, insurers, employers, or government programs due to this title change. The bill requires state agencies and the revisor of statutes to update all relevant documents, forms, and rules to reflect the new title.