Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the maximum tax rate that housing and redevelopment authorities in Minnesota can levy on property within their districts. It increases the cap from 0.0185% to 0.037% of a property's estimated market value, effectively doubling the allowable tax rate. Property owners within these authority districts will be subject to this higher tax, which is collected alongside regular local property taxes by county auditors. The revenue generated must be deposited into a dedicated "housing and redevelopment project fund" and spent exclusively on projects authorized under Minnesota Statutes sections 469.001 to 469.047.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's high-rise sprinkler system grant program by appropriating $10 million in fiscal year 2026 to fund sprinkler installations in eligible affordable residential buildings. It directly affects owners of existing high-rise residential buildings (75+ feet tall or 7+ stories) where at least two-thirds of units are affordable to households earning 50-60% of area median income. The program provides grants up to $2 million per building, requiring nonprofit owners to contribute 25% of costs and for-profit owners 50%, with funding sourced from a one-time transfer of $10 million from the general fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Minnesota's mental health terminology in state statutes by replacing outdated terms like "mental illness" with more precise language in multiple health-related laws. It requires health insurance plans to cover antipsychotic drugs for treating "emotional disturbance" or "mental illness" without special co-pays or deductibles, provided a healthcare provider certifies the drug is the best treatment. The bill also ensures patients can continue their prescribed medication for up to one year without extra costs when switching health plans or if a plan's drug list changes, as long as a provider confirms the drug's effectiveness. This directly affects health insurance companies and patients with mental health conditions requiring these medications.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $3 million for fiscal year 2026 and $3 million for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to Youthprise. The funds will support economic development services aimed at improving long-term economic self-sufficiency in Minnesota communities with concentrated populations from the African diaspora. At least half of the money must be used for subgrants to organizations serving communities outside the seven-county metropolitan area. This is a one-time funding allocation with no ongoing obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $300,000 from the general fund for a one-time grant to All Square of Minnesota. The funds must support All Square's workforce development programs in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and surrounding correctional facilities, specifically helping incarcerated individuals, formerly incarcerated people, and those impacted by criminal records overcome employment barriers. The grant covers three existing programs: the Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship, Prison to Law Pipeline, and Legal Revolution Law Firm. It directly affects All Square's ability to operate these targeted job training initiatives in designated locations.

Maddy summarySF 2295 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to Twin Cities R!SE for its Empowerment Institute. The funding supports specific programs including personal empowerment training, employer partnerships, and statewide implementation of a youth personal empowerment curriculum. This is a one-time appropriation, with funds available until June 30, 2028. The bill directly affects Twin Cities R!SE and the participants in its workforce development programs.

Maddy summarySF 830 appropriates $2.2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2.2 million for fiscal year 2027 to fund a statewide housing mediation program administered by Community Mediation Minnesota. The program provides dispute resolution services to renters and residential property owners, focusing on eviction prevention, mediation, and navigation assistance. It specifically aims to increase access for seniors, renters with disabilities, and culturally diverse communities while partnering with culturally specific organizations. The funds also support staff training, expanding mediator diversity, and connecting participants with legal and court resources.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota Senate resolution (SF 2335) requests Congress to propose a constitutional amendment reversing the Supreme Court's *Citizens United v. FEC* decision, which treated corporate spending in elections as protected speech. It asks Congress to clarify that constitutional rights apply only to natural persons (not corporations or other artificial entities) and to allow government to regulate campaign spending to ensure equal political access for all citizens. The resolution specifically proposes constitutional language requiring public disclosure of all campaign contributions and expenditures and permitting restrictions on spending to prevent wealth-based influence in elections. As a non-binding request, it directly addresses Congress and aims to reshape federal campaign finance rules without creating new state laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords to provide reasonable accommodations for tenants with autistic children to prevent harm from hazards like bodies of water (lakes, rivers, or other accessible attractions) near rental properties. Landlords must modify policies, practices, or the property itself (e.g., adding barriers) unless such changes would fundamentally alter the property. Tenants must provide documentation of the child’s autism unless the condition is obvious, and landlords cannot retaliate against tenants making such requests. The law directly affects tenants with autistic children and their landlords in Minnesota rental housing.

Maddy summaryThis bill (SF 2324) grants Minnesota's attorney general new authority to enforce laws governing common interest communities, such as homeowners associations and condominiums. It specifically allows the attorney general to investigate and prosecute violations of Chapter 515B under Minnesota Statutes, Section 8.31. The law directly affects community associations and their governing bodies by providing a state-level enforcement mechanism for compliance. The provision becomes effective January 1, 2026, and creates a specific legal pathway for the attorney general to address violations of community governance laws.