Sen. Warren Limmer

Maddy summarySF 2200 protects communications from restorative justice programs by making statements and documents created during these processes inadmissible as evidence in civil or criminal court cases. It directly affects participants in restorative programs, including victims, offenders, and community facilitators, by shielding their discussions from legal use. The law establishes specific data classification rules for handling these protected materials, ensuring they are stored and managed separately from standard court records. This change aims to encourage open dialogue in restorative processes without fear of legal repercussions.

Maddy summarySF 9 is a procedural "Legislative corrections bill" that fixes technical errors in existing laws or legislative documents. It directly affects the accuracy of the state's legal code by correcting minor drafting mistakes in other bills. The bill does not create new policies or impact constituents; it solely ensures legislative texts are precise. As a procedural measure, it requires no public comment or stakeholder input. (Summary length: 2 sentences, per procedural bill guidelines.)

Maddy summarySF 1374 amends Minnesota law to increase penalties for driving without a valid license after prior violations. It establishes minimum fines for repeat offenses and elevates certain repeat violations to gross misdemeanors if the driver has two prior convictions within ten years. The bill directly affects drivers whose licenses have been suspended, revoked, or canceled who operate vehicles without authorization. Key provisions require minimum fines for repeat violations and increase penalties when prior offenses occurred under specific license-related laws. The changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 3321 is a technical correction bill that amends Minnesota Statutes section 17.354 to clarify that certain legislative provisions (sections 17.351-17.353) do not affect laws governing wild animals. It directly addresses an ambiguity in existing law by explicitly stating this relationship, ensuring no unintended conflict with wildlife regulations. The bill makes no new policy changes or affect specific groups - it solely corrects a perceived inconsistency in statutory language. This type of bill typically resolves minor drafting issues without altering substantive law.

Maddy summarySF 3515 is a technical correction bill that amends Minnesota Statutes section 17.354 to clarify that certain provisions (sections 17.351-17.353 and 17.352) do not apply to laws about wild animals. It corrects a minor inconsistency in the statute’s wording without changing any substantive law or creating new requirements. This bill directly affects the legal text of Minnesota’s statutes but does not impact residents, businesses, or government operations. It is a routine procedural update to improve clarity in existing law, with no new policy effects.

Maddy summaryHF 3022 makes technical corrections to Minnesota's statutes by fixing minor errors like outdated references, redundant language, and formatting issues across multiple laws. It does not create new policies or affect specific individuals or groups - it simply updates existing legal text for clarity and accuracy. The bill amends over 60 sections of Minnesota Statutes to remove obsolete or conflicting provisions. This type of administrative correction is routine to maintain a consistent and functional legal code.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public defenders representing defendants in criminal cases involving seized property to also represent that property in related civil forfeiture proceedings. It mandates that civil forfeiture cases be paused ("stayed") until after the criminal case concludes, preventing defendants from facing property loss before their criminal trial. Defendants have 90 days after a criminal conviction to respond to the civil forfeiture complaint, and failure to respond before conviction won't result in a default judgment. This directly affects individuals who qualify for court-appointed counsel in criminal cases related to property seizures.

Maddy summarySF 3196 is a one-time funding bill addressing budget deficiencies for Minnesota's Department of Corrections. It allocates specific amounts for immediate needs, including $12.6 million to cover 2023 financial obligations, $1 million for body-worn cameras for correctional staff, $1.5 million for radio system upgrades, and $500,000 for Prison Rape Elimination Act compliance. The bill also funds health services ($2.75 million), educational programming ($5.6 million first year), family support ($480,000 annually), and reentry initiatives ($375,000 first year for Native American programs). These appropriations directly support correctional facility operations, staff equipment, inmate services, and safety programs within the Department of Corrections.

Maddy summarySF 3289 is a technical correction bill that makes minor, non-substantive updates to Minnesota's existing statutes. It corrects errors, obsolete references, and redundant language across over 60 sections of Minnesota Statutes, without changing any policy or affecting specific groups. The bill focuses solely on improving the accuracy and consistency of legal text, such as fixing misplaced commas or outdated citations. This type of "Revisor's bill" is routine and does not create new laws or alter how current laws function.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits individuals under correctional supervision for a felony (such as on probation or parole) from serving on juries in criminal cases. It directly affects people convicted of felonies who are still under court supervision. The law removes their eligibility to serve as jurors, including on grand juries, until their full sentence is completed as defined in Minnesota law. This change applies to all criminal cases and modifies existing jury eligibility rules.