Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the rules for calculating bond limits on private activity bonds used to fund residential rental projects in Minnesota. It changes the calculation to use the greater of 30 percent of the project's expected value or the maximum debt the project can support, with a cap of 40 percent of the project's value. The change directly affects developers and financial institutions working on affordable housing projects that use these tax-advantaged bonds. The new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota laws regarding firearms, including banning ghost guns, reinforcing bans on semiautilitary-style weapons and binary triggers, and updating rules for storing guns and reporting discharges. It also expands the state's extreme risk protection order system to allow for anonymous threat reporting in schools and adjusts reimbursement rates for mental health providers. The legislation includes funding for the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to handle ownership certifications and allocates money for a public awareness campaign about extreme risk protection orders.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires companies seeking approval to build petroleum pipelines in Minnesota to submit more detailed demand forecasts when applying for a certificate of need from the Public Utilities Commission. The legislation specifically mandates that applicants provide separate annual forecasts for motor fuel and other refined petroleum products covering a 15-year period for both Minnesota and neighboring states. These forecasts must account for multiple factors including population growth, vehicle efficiency, electric vehicle adoption rates, and changes in crude oil prices and transportation infrastructure. Companies must also explain their underlying assumptions and how potential changes in those assumptions could affect their projected demand.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes Minnesota to issue up to $400 million in housing infrastructure bonds to fund housing projects. It establishes annual funding transfers from the state general fund to a housing bond account, with specific annual limits: $6.4 million (2015-2037), $800,000 (2017-2038), and $2.8 million (2019-2040) for different bond series. These funds will support housing infrastructure development across the state. The bill directly affects state housing programs and the state budget through these mandated annual appropriations.

Maddy summarySF 3490 establishes minimum salary thresholds for teachers and unlicensed school staff in Minnesota, effective July 1, 2026. It sets a 2026-2027 teacher compensation threshold of $80,000 for master’s degree holders with experience, $100,000 for those with 10+ years of experience, and $60,000 for others, with annual inflation adjustments using the Consumer Price Index. For unlicensed staff, it mandates a $25 hourly wage minimum, also subject to inflation adjustments. The bill includes state aid programs to cover the difference between current salaries and the new thresholds for school districts, requiring districts to pay at least the established minimums for both teachers and unlicensed staff.

Maddy summarySF 4067 adds a specific provision requiring the Minnesota State Patrol to provide security and protection to the chief justice of the Supreme Court, explicitly authorizing patrol members to act as peace officers for this purpose. It also adjusts base funding levels for Minnesota's judicial branches starting in fiscal year 2028, increasing the Supreme Court's base to $51,636,000, the Court of Appeals to $15,871,000, and the District Courts to $402,918,000. These funding changes are technical adjustments to existing base amounts, not new programs. The bill directly affects the judicial branch's budget and the State Patrol's duties regarding chief justice security.

Maddy summarySF 667 amends Minnesota Statutes section 624.712, subdivision 5, to expand the definition of "crime of violence" for firearms restrictions. It adds specific offenses like aggravated robbery (609.245), domestic assault (609.2242), criminal sexual conduct (609.342-345), and gang-related crimes (609.229) to the list of offenses triggering firearm prohibitions. This directly affects individuals convicted of these specific crimes, as it would now require them to surrender firearms under state law. The change clarifies which existing offenses qualify as "crimes of violence" when determining firearm restrictions under Minnesota law.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new state program in Minnesota to provide financial assistance to families with newborns and their parents or guardians. The program offers a one-time payment of $1,500 for prenatal expenses and monthly payments of $750 for 24 months after the child's birth, adoption, or placement with a legal guardian. Eligibility is based on Minnesota residency and a legal relationship to the child, with no requirements regarding income, assets, or employment status. To receive benefits, applicants must provide documentation from a health care provider, adoption agency, or other approved source verifying the child's status and their relationship to the child. The bill also authorizes the commissioner of employment and economic development to create rules for administering the program and includes funding for its implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's senior nutrition programs to better support older adults' physical and mental health by expanding funding and service options. It establishes a new food delivery support account to provide grants to nonprofit organizations for transporting home-delivered meals, groceries, and purchased food to older adults with limited mobility, disabilities, or resources. The legislation allows area agencies on aging to use funds for a broader range of services including transportation to grocery stores, medically tailored meals, nutrition counseling, and partnerships with community partners like schools and hospitals. Additionally, the bill permits unused nutrition support funds to be transferred to congregate dining and home-delivered meal programs, ensuring flexible use of resources to address local needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the contribution rates for the General Employees Retirement Plan in Minnesota, directly affecting public employees and their employers. It lowers the required employee contribution to 5.5% and the employer contribution to 7.5% for school employees starting July 1, 2026, while maintaining higher rates for other public sector workers. The legislation updates existing state statutes to reflect these new percentages, ensuring that salary deductions and employer payments align with the revised financial structure for the retirement plan.