Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a trust to hold Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for foster children in Minnesota, ensuring these funds are used exclusively for the child's care. Child welfare agencies must send all SSI benefits they receive for foster children to a state trust account within 90 days, keeping these funds separate from general agency budgets. The trust requires agencies to report annually on how these funds are managed, and children aged 18+ must be notified about accessing their trust benefits. This directly affects foster children receiving SSI and the agencies responsible for their care.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 913 designates July 6 as "Philando Castile Restoration Day" and July 7 as "Philando Castile Unity Day" each year. Restoration Day focuses on building community connections through humility and listening, while Unity Day honors Castile's legacy and all victims of police violence. The bill requires the governor to issue annual proclamations recognizing both days. It directly affects state government operations by creating these designated observances to commemorate Castile, a Saint Paul Public Schools nutrition supervisor killed by police in 2016.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $22.9 million for fiscal year 2026 and $12.9 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. The funds support two housing programs: the economic development and housing challenge program (Minnesota Statutes §462A.33) and low/moderate-income housing programs (§462A.07, subd. 14). Crucially, $1.2 million annually must be dedicated exclusively to housing projects for American Indians, with unused funds available for other eligible housing activities under the same statutes. The bill directly affects housing agencies and communities receiving these funds, particularly American Indian housing providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funds from the arts and cultural heritage fund for a grant to the Immigrant Development Center (a nonprofit) to establish a cultural mall in Moorhead. The grant can be used to acquire, renovate, and upgrade property for this purpose. It directly affects the Immigrant Development Center and the Moorhead community by funding a physical space to preserve and enhance arts and cultural heritage of diverse Minnesota communities. The bill authorizes $[amount] for fiscal year 2026, with no additional policy changes beyond the funding mechanism.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $10 million in state bond funds to support the Minnesota Latino Museum in St. Paul. The money will be used to acquire property, design, construct, furnish, and equip the museum at 85 West Water Street on Harriet Island. The city of St. Paul will receive the grant through the commissioner of employment and economic development. The funds are authorized through the sale of up to $10 million in state bonds under Minnesota's bond issuance laws.

Maddy summarySF 829 prohibits Minnesota municipalities from enacting or enforcing zoning ordinances that ban emergency housing facilities, except in residential or agricultural zones. The bill defines an emergency housing facility as a temporary shelter providing day-to-day sleeping and restroom access for people without permanent housing, for less than six months. This law directly affects cities, towns, and townships by restricting their zoning authority to block such facilities in most areas, ensuring they cannot be prohibited through local ordinances. The policy change requires municipalities to allow these facilities in non-residential zones, impacting how communities manage short-term housing solutions for homeless residents.

Maddy summarySF 672 appropriates funds from the general fund for a statewide tenant education and hotline service in Minnesota. It provides free, confidential legal advice to all renters through a dedicated hotline and educational resources. The bill allocates specific funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Housing Finance Agency to operate this service. This directly affects Minnesota renters seeking assistance with housing rights and legal questions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota insurance law to require insurers to provide 60 days' written notice before canceling certain policies. It applies to policies less than 60 days old that are declined or canceled for nonpayment, and to midterm cancellations for specified reasons. The bill replaces the current 20-day requirement for some cancellations and 30-day requirement for others with a uniform 60-day notice period. This directly affects individual insurance policyholders who may face coverage loss, giving them more time to address issues or secure new coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $6 million from the general fund for the nonprofit United Renters for Justice (Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia) to acquire, design, and renovate Sky Without Limits - a 69-unit housing development in Minneapolis. The funds will cover site improvements, infrastructure, and landscaping for this democratically run, highly affordable housing project. The one-time appropriation is available until project completion or abandonment, per Minnesota Statutes. It directly affects 69 low-income families who will receive housing through this specific development.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1.5 million from the general fund to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority for a one-time project to retrofit glass at U.S. Bank Stadium. The funds will be used to install exterior visual markers on four specific glass areas, following recommendations from a 2019 bird collision study and approved products listed by the American Bird Conservancy's Glass Collisions Program. The retrofitting must be completed by June 30, 2026, to reduce bird collisions at the stadium. The bill directly affects U.S. Bank Stadium operations and local bird populations.