Sen. Doron Clark

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies funding for the "Homework Starts with Home" program, which assists homeless families, those at risk of homelessness, and highly mobile families. It allocates $1 million in fiscal year 2027 and mandates $2 million grants in fiscal years 2028 and 2029 specifically for the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority to support a partnership focused on housing stability and school access. The legislation establishes a permanent base funding level of $2 million for the program starting in fiscal year 2028. Directly affected entities include the state housing agency and the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, while the primary beneficiaries are families in Minneapolis with school-aged children.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $7 million in housing infrastructure bonds to fund a grant for the redevelopment of the Glendale Townhomes in Minneapolis. The funds are designated specifically for the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority or its related entities to carry out this project. Additionally, the legislation amends state statutes to establish annual funding mechanisms that transfer money from the state's general fund to a specific bond account to support debt service on these housing bonds over several decades.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords in Minnesota from including clauses in residential leases that prevent tenants from joining class action lawsuits. It makes such restrictions automatically invalid and unenforceable, regardless of whether they are written or oral agreements. If a landlord violates this rule, tenants can sue for three times their actual damages, at least $1,000, plus reasonable legal fees. The law applies to all residential leases and cannot be changed or waived by either the landlord or tenant.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota laws governing manufactured home parks to improve transparency and fairness in rent, utility billing, and park management. It directly affects park owners and residents by establishing clearer rules for how fees and charges are calculated and disclosed. Key provisions require rent increases to be limited to one per year with a three percent cap, mandate itemized utility bills, and restrict fees based on family size or home characteristics. The legislation also sets standards for safety inspections, including tree hazard removal timelines, and clarifies the role of resident representatives in park purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eviction procedures for residents of manufactured home parks in Minnesota by extending the time a writ of recovery is stayed from seven to 90 days, allowing residents more time to arrange removal or an in-park sale. It requires park owners to include specific notices informing residents of their right to receive surplus funds from home sales after debts are paid and mandates that owners return any remaining money within 30 days if the resident provides contact information. The legislation also establishes a clear order for applying sale proceeds, prioritizing outstanding rent and utility charges before returning any surplus to the former resident. These changes directly affect park owners and residents by altering the timeline and financial protections during eviction and subsequent home sales.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota landlords to have a valid "just cause" reason to terminate a tenancy or refuse lease renewal, directly affecting landlords and tenants in residential rental properties. It specifies 10 acceptable grounds for termination, such as nonpayment of rent (after a notice period), repeated late payments, material lease breaches, or the landlord needing the unit for personal occupancy. Landlords must provide written notice explaining the reason and give tenants at least one full rental period's notice (or 180 days for property withdrawals), with additional relocation fees required for certain cases like building demolition. The law aims to prevent arbitrary evictions while preserving landlords' rights to terminate under defined circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts Minnesota state and local governments from participating in federal civil immigration enforcement activities, such as detaining individuals for deportation. It defines prohibited actions and clarifies that state resources should not be used for federal immigration purposes while still allowing cooperation on criminal matters. The legislation also requires hospitals to create policies for interactions with law enforcement and prohibits denying education based on immigration status.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Department of Transportation to create a formal policy for preventing and removing graffiti from its properties. The policy must be developed with input from local governments, law enforcement, and other experts, and it needs to identify high-priority locations based on complaint volume and visibility. Under the new rules, the department must set specific deadlines for cleaning up graffiti on these priority sites as well as on other properties. Additionally, the commissioner must submit an annual report to state legislators detailing the policy, the list of targeted properties, and any challenges faced in improving maintenance.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new vehicle registration tax system in Minnesota that charges fees based on a vehicle's manufacturer's suggested retail price and its weight. It directly affects passenger automobile owners and dealers by creating a weight surcharge that increases with vehicle weight, ranging from $0 for vehicles under 1,500 pounds to higher amounts for heavier vehicles. The legislation also requires dealers to provide weight disclosures and sets specific tax rates that decrease over the first ten years of a vehicle's life, with a flat fee for vehicles older than ten years. These changes will take effect for registration periods beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.75 million from the state general fund to support the development and implementation of a new 911 communication platform. The funds are allocated to the Commissioner of Public Safety, who will grant the money to the Metropolitan Emergency Services Board for the project. The platform is designed to enable 911 centers to share information and coordinate emergency responses across different jurisdictional boundaries in real time. Additionally, the grant allows the recipient to use the money for two years of ongoing maintenance for the system.