Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4,511,000 from the general fund for Minnesota's youth program during fiscal year 2026. The funds will be administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development to support the program's operations. The appropriation is available for either year of the biennium and will be added to the program's base funding. This is a straightforward funding measure that directly supports the state's youth program services.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes a 5% pollution control surcharge on businesses, individuals, or estates with unresolved pollution violations. It directly affects entities certified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as having at least one delinquent violation of environmental laws (e.g., improper waste handling or emissions). The surcharge applies to "net pollution control income" after accounting for specific tax adjustments, and businesses must first resolve violations within a set timeframe to avoid it. The surcharge becomes effective for taxable years starting after December 31, 2025, with certifications required by January 31, 2027.

Maddy summarySF 2159 appropriates $500,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to provide a one-time grant to the American Indian Opportunities and Industrialization Center. The funding is designated specifically for the Center's workforce development programming. This bill directly affects the Center by providing dedicated financial resources for its existing workforce training and development initiatives. The key mechanism is a one-time allocation from a state fund, not a recurring budget line item.

Maddy summarySF 2124 appropriates funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support emergency services, homelessness response, and provider capacity building. It provides grants to counties for interventions like low-barrier shelters, 24/7 operations, and housing-focused case management to address homelessness gaps, with priority given to applications backed by Tribal Nations. The bill also funds collaboratives to help service providers access stable funding streams, including Medicaid waivers, housing programs, and nutrition assistance. These provisions directly affect counties, homeless service providers, and people experiencing homelessness in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) benefits and funding. It allows teachers with 30 years of service to retire at age 60 with a full annuity (previously required age 62), reduces early retirement penalties, and increases postretirement adjustments. It also raises employer contribution rates: for most districts, the rate increases to 9.5% for coordinated members and 13.5% for basic members starting July 1, 2025. School districts receive adjusted pension revenue funding based on new rates (e.g., 3.25% for St. Paul districts starting 2026), effective for fiscal years 2026 and later. The bill directly affects public school teachers and school districts participating in the TRA.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the allowable cultivation space for medical cannabis combination businesses from 60,000 to 90,000 square feet of plant canopy. It directly affects licensed businesses that grow cannabis sold as medical flower or medical cannabinoid products. To exceed the base limit, businesses must apply to the state office and demonstrate a legitimate market need, ability to meet licensing requirements, and capacity to cultivate the requested additional space. The change modifies Minnesota Statutes section 342.515, subdivision 2, which governs cultivation size limits for these specific medical cannabis operations.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2 million annually starting in fiscal year 2026 to fund Minnesota's existing homeownership education, counseling, and training program. The funds, transferred from the general fund to the housing development fund, are directed to the Housing Finance Agency for program administration. Ten percent of the first two years' allocation ($200,000 annually) is specifically designated for the Minnesota Homeownership Center to provide culturally appropriate services, including support for limited English proficiency and technology access. The funding supports existing program operations without creating new policy requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords in Minnesota from discriminating against tenants who use government rental assistance, housing choice vouchers, or other public aid programs to pay rent. It specifically bans landlords from denying viewings, applications, or rental opportunities to such tenants, or advertising that they won't rent to people using these programs. The law directly affects tenants relying on federal, state, or local housing assistance and requires landlords to comply with these non-discrimination rules. It amends Minnesota Statutes 363A.09 to add explicit protections against source-of-income discrimination in housing.

Maddy summarySF 2112 appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 to fund the Minnesota Technology Association's SciTech internship program. The program provides paid STEM internships for college students (including two-year, four-year, and graduate students) at small Minnesota companies (fewer than 250 employees worldwide), with the grant covering 50% of intern wages (capped at $3,000 per intern). It specifically aims to increase participation from women and other underserved populations in these internships. This is a one-time funding appropriation for a program supporting student career opportunities in technology fields.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to increase payments to critical access nursing facilities. The funds are specifically designated for rate adjustments under Minnesota Statutes section 256R.47, directly affecting nursing facilities that serve rural communities and provide essential long-term care. The key mechanism is a fixed annual funding increase to support facility operations without requiring new legislative action for each adjustment. This is a straightforward budget allocation with no additional requirements or changes to facility eligibility.