Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summarySF 1511 is a funding bill that allocates unspecified amounts from the general fund for the Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program in Minnesota's fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It directs the Housing Finance Agency to use these funds under existing law (Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.204) to support services for families facing homelessness. The bill does not create new program requirements but provides dedicated funding for an existing state program. This appropriation directly affects families eligible for homelessness prevention and assistance services through the Housing Finance Agency. (Note: Specific dollar amounts are listed as placeholders in the bill text.)

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1 million from the general fund for the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board to provide grants to certified worker organizations. These grants will help worker organizations carry out their duties under Minnesota law (Section 181.214), which relates to nursing home workforce standards. The funding is a one-time allocation available until June 30, 2028. The bill directly affects certified worker organizations working in nursing homes by providing financial support for their activities.

Maddy summarySF 670 appropriates $2.5 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund evidence-based employment support programs for people with mental illness. The funds, drawn from the general state budget, are allocated to programs that help individuals with mental illness secure and maintain jobs. These grants are specifically intended to sustain existing programs, expand services to areas without current offerings, and support programs that currently lack state funding. The bill directly affects people with mental illness seeking employment assistance through these supported services.

Maddy summaryThis bill gives residential tenants in Minnesota the right to host a youth (25 years or younger) for up to 60 days without landlord retaliation. Tenants must notify landlords within 7 days of the youth's arrival, providing basic details like the youth's name and age. Landlords cannot evict tenants, raise rent, or require the youth to sign a lease during this 60-day period. Tenants remain responsible for all standard rental obligations, including rent payments and property damage. The bill also requires courts to dismiss eviction cases filed in violation of these rules and holds landlords liable for damages.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies how Minnesota's Department of Human Services handles licensing violations for providers operating multiple sites under both Chapter 245 and Chapter 245D (home/community-based services). It requires correction orders and conditional licenses to apply only to specific service sites or programs where violations occurred, not the entire organization, unless the commissioner provides a clear reason. The bill also mandates annual reports to lawmakers on enforcement actions, includes new support options like legal referrals for affected providers, and allows conditional licenses to be shortened if providers demonstrate compliance early. These changes directly affect multi-site service providers facing licensing enforcement actions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $100 million in state bond proceeds to rehabilitate public housing for low-income residents. The funds, managed by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, will finance repairs to preserve federally financed public housing under state law. Priority is given to projects improving health, safety, and energy efficiency while maximizing federal or local funding. The bill authorizes the state to sell up to $100 million in bonds to cover these rehabilitation costs.

Maddy summarySF 1032 requires landlords in Minnesota to provide tenants with written disclosure of all parties with an interest in the rental property, including their names and contact information. This directly affects landlords who must provide this information and tenants who will receive it. The key provision mandates written disclosure of ownership details at the time of lease signing or within a specified timeframe. The bill aims to increase transparency about property ownership for renters. (4 sentences)

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's unemployment insurance rules for workers involved in labor disputes. It changes the eligibility timeline: workers participating in a dispute lose benefits until the dispute ends, while non-participants lose benefits until the dispute begins. Exceptions include cases where workers quit due to safety violations, lockouts, or being discharged before a dispute starts. The bill directly affects Minnesota workers who stop working because of workplace labor conflicts. It does not change the core definition of "labor dispute" but clarifies eligibility periods and adds specific exemptions.

Maddy summarySF 1145 appropriates $50 million from the state general fund to create the GroundBreak Capital Access and Innovation Fund, administered by the Minneapolis Foundation. It provides three key programs: forgivable business loans (up to $50,000) for eligible startups lacking traditional bank access, equity enhancements (up to $250,000) for commercial real estate projects under $10 million, and forgivable down payment assistance (up to $25,000) for homebuyers in the seven-county metro area meeting income limits. Eligible recipients include small businesses, developers, and homebuyers who meet specific criteria, such as business location, financial need, and completion of technical assistance. The fund aims to expand access to capital for entrepreneurship, commercial development, and homeownership through forgivable loans forgiven after 3-5 years under defined conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $450,000 from the workforce development fund for a one-time grant to the Jobs Foundation. The funds will support the "Repowered" workforce readiness program, directly assisting formerly incarcerated individuals facing employment barriers. The grant covers direct training, support services, safety enhancements, and economic support for participants. The appropriation is limited to fiscal year 2026 and cannot be carried forward.