Sen. Bill Lieske

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits drug manufacturers from restricting how 340B prescription drugs are delivered to participating hospitals and clinics. It directly affects healthcare facilities enrolled in the federal 340B program, which provides discounted drugs to safety-net providers. The key provision bans delivery restrictions and classifies violations as "unfair or deceptive trade practices," allowing the attorney general to enforce the law. The bill also removes an expiration date (previously set for July 2027) that would have ended the restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates how Minnesota local governments calculate the base amount for property tax levy limits, starting with taxes payable in 2027. It changes the calculation method to use the final certified tax levy from the previous year instead of older levy aid bases, and adjusts how population growth and inflation factors are applied. The new formula allows local governments to increase their tax levy limits based on changes in the implicit price deflator and population, with additional adjustments for years after 2027 that account for differences between certified and final levies. These changes directly affect school districts, cities, counties, and other local taxing units that rely on property taxes to fund their operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes removing the official state recognition of Cesar Chavez Day from Minnesota law. It directly affects the state's observance calendar by repealing the existing statute that designates March 31 as a day to honor Cesar Chavez and celebrate the Latino community. The legislation would eliminate the legal requirement to observe this day and remove the accompanying text that describes Chavez's contributions to labor rights and community organizing. If passed, the state would no longer officially recognize this date as a designated observance day.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's family law guidelines for determining parenting time and custody by updating the factors courts must consider when evaluating a child's best interests. It requires judges to make detailed findings on each relevant factor, including the child's needs, parental involvement, domestic abuse history, and the benefits of maintaining relationships with both parents. The legislation establishes a rebuttable presumption that joint legal custody serves the child's best interests, while allowing exceptions when domestic abuse has occurred between parents. Additionally, the bill clarifies that disability alone cannot determine custody outcomes and prohibits courts from considering parental conduct that does not affect the parent-child relationship.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires providers, vendors, and individuals seeking public funding in Minnesota to submit proof of their operations and financial history for the past three years before receiving grants or renewing licenses. The law mandates that applicants provide documentation of their service history and, for businesses and nonprofits, evidence of good standing with the Secretary of State, along with explanations for any missing information. State officials must review these submissions before awarding funds or approving renewals, and they can deny requests if there is a substantial risk the applicant cannot fulfill their obligations. The measure aims to strengthen fraud prevention by ensuring transparency and verifying the financial stability of entities receiving public money.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's laws on how parents and guardians can temporarily delegate their authority over a child's care, custody, or property to another person. It sets different time limits for delegation depending on whether the delegator is a parent or a professional guardian, with parents allowed up to one year and professional guardians limited to 30 days. The law also requires parents to notify other parents about delegations unless there are existing restrictions on parenting time or protective orders in place. Additionally, the bill adds new requirements that anyone receiving delegated powers must be a U.S. citizen and must not have been charged with or convicted of certain crimes against minors.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota Department of Education to update social studies standards by 2030-2031 to include specific information about the dangers and perils of communism and socialism. The amendment requires that these updates include estimated lives lost under these political systems and negative outcomes associated with them. The change applies to public schools in Minnesota and becomes effective on July 1, 2026. The bill does not mandate immediate curriculum changes but sets a timeline for future standards revision.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota driver's licenses issued to individuals without lawful immigration status to display their immigration status on the card. The amendment modifies state statutes governing driver's license applications and license design to ensure noncompliant licenses clearly indicate the holder's immigration status while maintaining existing requirements for citizenship verification on enhanced licenses. The legislation affects all applicants seeking driver's licenses or identification cards in Minnesota, with specific provisions for how applications must be processed and what information must appear on issued licenses. The bill does not change residency requirements or the ability to obtain a license, but adds a new disclosure requirement for those whose immigration status does not meet federal standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's requirements for marriage and family therapists to obtain a license through reciprocity with other states. It allows the state board to issue licenses to out-of-state therapists who meet specific criteria, including holding a current unrestricted license in their home jurisdiction, maintaining good standing without disciplinary actions, having no disqualifying criminal convictions, and passing a Minnesota jurisprudence examination. The legislation updates Minnesota Statutes 148B.35 to establish these new conditions for obtaining a license through reciprocity rather than completing the full Minnesota licensure process.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits both the state of Minnesota and local municipalities from signing nondisclosure agreements with private individuals regarding projects funded by tax revenues or public debt. It directly affects government agencies, elected officials, and private entities involved in land development, economic initiatives, and infrastructure projects. Under the law, any such agreement attempting to restrict public access to information about these projects would be automatically invalid and unenforceable, though other parts of the contract would remain in effect. The bill also requires the state and municipalities to publicly disclose any contracts that violate this restriction, ensuring transparency in public spending and development decisions.