Sen. Susan Pha

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers $2 million from Minnesota's general fund to the Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program special revenue fund for fiscal year 2027. The transfer is a one-time allocation that allows the commissioner of employment and economic development to use up to four percent of the funds for program administration and monitoring. The legislation directly affects the Emerging Entrepreneur Loan Program by providing additional financial resources to support its operations. This action is designed to fund the program without creating new revenue sources or changing existing program eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's existing requirements for educating parents and caregivers about the dangers of shaking infants and young children. It mandates that hospitals show an approved educational video to at least one parent before a newborn is discharged, while also requiring pediatricians and other primary care providers to use approved materials during well-baby visits for children up to age one. The bill establishes a review process where the commissioner of health must evaluate and update both the videos and educational materials every five years to ensure accuracy and completeness. Additionally, the legislation appropriates funding to support these educational initiatives and includes protections for facilities acting in good faith when distributing the materials.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires residential common interest communities and similar associations in Minnesota to register annually with the Department of Commerce. The registration process mandates submission of detailed information including the organization's legal name, contact details, board officer information, governing documents, and financial data from annual budgets. For communities controlled by a master developer, the bill also requires disclosure of the developer's details and timeline for transferring control to owners, while property management companies must provide their contract obligations. Each community must pay a $55 annual registration fee, and the Department of Commerce must notify associations that fail to register, giving them 60 days to comply.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows Minnesota cities and towns to temporarily stop landlords from filing eviction cases when tenants cannot pay rent. The measure permits local governments to pass rules blocking eviction filings for up to 90 days during public safety emergencies, natural disasters, or humanitarian situations. These restrictions apply specifically to nonpayment of rent cases and would take effect immediately after the bill is passed. The law does not prevent other types of evictions or address rent amounts owed.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals four specific spending authorizations for the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) related to the housing development fund. It removes provisions that allowed MHFA to use funds for: (1) capacity building grants to nonprofits for affordable housing planning, (2) "other agency purposes" not otherwise specified, (3) rental housing programs, and (4) full-cycle home ownership services. The changes modify how MHFA can allocate funds from the housing development fund, eliminating these specific expenditure categories. This is a procedural adjustment affecting MHFA's budget authority, not a new housing program.

Maddy summarySF 3782 exempts certain corporate officers of S corporations from Minnesota's paid leave program. Specifically, it adds a provision stating that corporate officers who own 25% or more of their S corporation (directly or through subsidiaries) are excluded from the definition of "employee" under the law. This means these officers would no longer qualify for paid leave benefits under the program. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.01, subdivisions 15(c)(4) and 17(d), to include this exclusion.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires every Minnesota K-12 public school building to have at least one school counselor, replacing previous ratio-based guidelines. It mandates that counselors spend at least 80% of their time directly serving students through specific services like academic/career planning, classroom instruction on social-emotional development, mental health support, and data-driven program planning. The law also maintains existing licensing requirements for counselors. These changes apply directly to all public K-12 schools across Minnesota and their counseling staff.

Maddy summarySF 4004 appropriates $160,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2027 to Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show LLC. The grant supports the organization's work teaching traditional Lao dance and fashion arts through education and public programming for Minnesota youth and families. This bill directly funds specific cultural activities by a nonprofit focused on preserving and sharing Lao heritage. The funding mechanism is a one-time appropriation for designated programming, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $300,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2027 to the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota. The grant will fund a cultural preservation project and public education initiative focused on documenting, preserving, and sharing the history, traditions, and lived experiences of Cambodian Minnesotans. The funds directly support the nonprofit organization's efforts to maintain and share this community's heritage through documented storytelling and educational programming. This is a straightforward funding measure with no additional regulatory requirements or policy changes beyond the grant allocation.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Minnesota Migration Act Account to fund a study and provide reparation grants for American descendants of chattel slavery residing in Minnesota. It creates a dedicated account in the state treasury, appropriates funds to the commissioner of human rights for administering grants, and requires a report on the study's findings. The bill directly affects eligible Black Minnesotans who are descendants of enslaved people, aiming to address historical racial disparities. Key mechanisms include the grant program administration by the commissioner of human rights and the mandatory study to inform future reparations. The bill also includes a formal state apology for historical injustices against Black Minnesotans, as detailed in its findings.