Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $600,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $600,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to Emerge Community Development. The funding supports three specific workforce development programs in Minneapolis: the Emerge Career and Technical Center, Cedar Riverside Opportunity Center, and Emerge Second Chance programs. It directly affects Emerge Community Development and the residents served by these programs, particularly those seeking job training and employment support. The bill provides concrete funding for existing services without changing program rules or creating new requirements.

Maddy summarySF 775 establishes a new ombudsperson position within Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development to support agricultural and food processing workers. The ombudsperson will help workers address workplace safety, housing, and fair labor issues by taking complaints, connecting them to services, and analyzing systemic problems. They must post verified complaints online and submit annual reports to the legislature detailing their work. This bill directly affects Minnesota's agricultural and food processing workers, who often face challenges in these areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a property tax exemption for certain properties owned by federally recognized Indian Tribes in Minnesota. It applies only to one parcel (max 40,000 square feet) located in a city with over 400,000 residents (as of 2020), owned by a Tribe as of January 1, 2024, and used exclusively for Tribal purposes or public charities. Properties used for housing, apartments, agriculture, or forestry are excluded. The exemption takes effect for property taxes assessed in 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $6.8 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to ANZ Inc. to design, build, and equip a multifamily housing facility at 130 Neptune Street North in Cosmos. The project will provide supportive housing services for senior citizens and include a child care center for children not yet in kindergarten, plus after-school programming for school-aged children. It directly affects seniors, young children, and families in Cosmos through this specific facility, with funding available until project completion. (SF 1550: Cosmos multifamily housing with supportive services and child care appropriation)

Maddy summarySF 1685 updates Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws to strengthen tenant protections. It requires landlords to provide written leases specifying the exact rental unit before signing, prohibits unilateral lease changes, and mandates 24/7 accessible contact information (name, address, phone, email) for landlords and property managers. The bill also bans listing minor children as tenants in leases or defendants in eviction cases (with exceptions only if the minor is the sole tenant) and grants prospective tenants the right to view rental units before signing. Violations will trigger penalties including treble damages or $500 (for lease issues) or $1,000 (for minor-related issues), plus attorney fees.

Maddy summarySF 864 requires third-party delivery services (like food delivery apps) to obtain a specific license to deliver alcoholic beverages in Minnesota. The bill directly affects companies currently delivering alcohol without this license, mandating they pay a $500 annual fee, verify delivery recipients are at least 21 years old, and use employees/contractors aged 21+ who complete alcohol awareness training. License holders must also maintain liquor liability insurance and provide proof of training to the state upon request. These provisions aim to regulate third-party alcohol delivery through standardized licensing, training, and age verification processes.

Maddy summarySF 1439 provides $6.8 million in state bonds to fund a new facility in Cosmos at 130 Neptune Street North. The project will create housing with supportive services for senior citizens, a child care center for children not yet in kindergarten, and after-school programming for school-aged children. The funds are drawn from bonds issued by the state treasury, not general tax revenue. This legislation directly affects Cosmos residents, particularly seniors and families with young children, by creating new community housing and childcare resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 268.085, subdivision 13b, to clarify unemployment insurance eligibility for workers involved in labor disputes. It specifies that workers participating in a labor dispute remain eligible for benefits until the end of the calendar week the dispute was active, while non-participating workers remain eligible until the dispute began. The bill also adds exceptions where eligibility is maintained, such as when workers stop working due to employer safety violations, lockouts, or being discharged before a dispute started. These changes directly affect Minnesota workers who stop working due to labor disputes, ensuring clearer eligibility rules during such events.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $6.425 million for fiscal year 2026 and another $6.425 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to support Minnesota's Small Business Assistance Partnerships Program. The funds will provide two-year grants to small businesses through partnerships with economic development organizations, as authorized under Minnesota Statutes section 116J.682. Up to 5% of the total appropriation may be used for administrative costs by the Department of Employment and Economic Development. The program directly assists small businesses seeking economic development support through these partnership grants.

Maddy summarySF 1565 amends Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws to clarify and strengthen landlords' obligations in residential leases. It requires landlords to covenant to maintain properties in reasonable repair, ensure energy efficiency (when cost-effective over 10 years), and comply with health/safety laws, while prohibiting tenants from waiving these rights. The bill also clarifies tenant remedies: tenants may deposit rent with the court if landlords fail to fix violations within 14 days after written notice, and landlords must be informed in writing of alleged violations at least 14 days before legal action. These changes aim to provide clearer, more enforceable standards for housing conditions and tenant protections.