Sen. Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger

Maddy summarySF 3652 would require Minnesota law enforcement agencies to use vehicles specifically designed for safely transporting people when detaining or moving suspects. The bill mandates that such vehicles must be owned or leased by a law enforcement agency, display clear agency markings, and include seats and seat belts for each person transported. Exceptions allow non-compliant vehicles during immediate threats to safety or undercover investigations. This bill directly affects all Minnesota law enforcement agencies responsible for transporting individuals in custody.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution formally congratulates Joseph Anton Yapp of Woodbury, Minnesota, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting America. The measure recognizes his specific accomplishments, including leading a troop and completing a community service project that created an autism awareness website. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to authenticate and send a copy of the resolution to Mr. Yapp as an official record of the state's acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a refundable sales tax exemption for construction materials used in specific water infrastructure projects in Woodbury, Minnesota. It exempts purchases of materials for water treatment facilities, water towers, pipelines, and related improvements (made between February 2024 and December 2028) from state sales tax, with the tax collected and then refunded. The city of Woodbury directly benefits as the funding source for these projects, and refunds are delayed until after June 30, 2025. The exemption applies retroactively to purchases made after January 31, 2024.

Maddy summarySF 2080 designates the pea (Pisum sativum) as Minnesota's official state vegetable. The bill requires a photograph of a pea to be displayed in the Office of the Secretary of State. This is a ceremonial, non-substantive bill with no practical impact on laws, regulations, or people's lives - it solely adds a symbolic designation to state government. It does not affect agriculture, policy, or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2 million from state bond proceeds to fund park improvements at La Lake Park in Woodbury, Minnesota. The funds will cover designing, constructing, and equipping park facilities - including an open-air shelter, picnic areas, trails, and stormwater management infrastructure - to protect water quality and enhance ecosystem health. The state will issue up to $2 million in bonds to provide this funding, as authorized under Minnesota bond laws. The project directly affects Woodbury residents by expanding public park access and environmental amenities.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities. It raises the market value exclusion for qualifying veterans' primary homes from $150,000 to $165,000 (for 70%+ disability) and from $300,000 to $330,000 (for total/permanent disability). To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA-certified disability rating of 70% or higher, and own the home as their primary residence. The bill also extends this tax benefit to surviving spouses and primary family caregivers under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryHF 703 requires Minnesota health insurance plans to cover cancer imaging and clinical genetic testing for individuals with a personal or family history of cancer or determined to have an increased cancer risk by National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. The bill mandates that these services - defined as evidence-based imaging scans and germline multigene genetic tests for inherited cancer mutations - be provided without cost-sharing (like deductibles or co-pays). An exception applies if covering these services before meeting a deductible would make an enrollee ineligible for health savings accounts or catastrophic health plans, in which case coverage begins after the deductible is met. The requirement takes effect January 1, 2026, for all health plans offered or renewed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryHF 2126 modifies Minnesota's Barber Examiners Board rules and reduces licensing fees. The bill updates board composition requirements (mandating four barber members with specific experience and representation from barber unions/professional organizations, plus one public member) and lowers several fees, including the practical exam fee from $85 to $40 and renewal fees for barbers and shops. It directly affects barbers seeking registration, barber shop owners, barber school operators, and applicants for barbering credentials. The changes aim to streamline board operations and reduce costs for those in the barbering profession while maintaining mandatory registration and safety standards.

Maddy summaryHF 1066 increases annual funding for soil and water conservation districts in Minnesota. It amends state law to raise the annual appropriation from $15 million (for 2023-2024) to $20 million starting in 2025, paid from the general fund to the commissioner of revenue. This funding directly supports local soil and water conservation districts that provide technical assistance and cost-share programs for landowners. The bill takes effect for payments made in 2025 and subsequent years.

Maddy summaryHF 2779 requires Minnesota health care entities - including hospitals, clinics, insurers, pharmacy benefit managers, and provider organizations - to report ownership and control details to the commissioner of health annually. These entities must disclose information about their ownership structure, and the commissioner will publish a public report each year summarizing this data. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance, with funding appropriated to support these requirements. This law aims to increase transparency about who owns and controls health care organizations operating in Minnesota.