Sen. Zaynab Mohamed

Maddy summarySF 504 authorizes $250,000 annually for 2026 and 2027 to fund two types of grants for nonprofit organizations serving high school students. The first grant supports digital technology skills programs, requiring nonprofits to develop shareable curricula, offer hands-on activities, and create student fellowships outside regular school hours. The second grant provides digital learning and homework support, focusing on social-emotional skills, adult mentoring, and career exploration through internships. All recipients must submit detailed applications and reports to the state education department to meet evidence-based grant requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $17 million from state bonds to fund repairs, renovation, and construction of the Nicollet Avenue Bridge over Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis. The funds are provided to the city of Minneapolis through a grant from the state transportation commissioner, but become available only after nonstate sources commit sufficient matching resources. The state will issue up to $17 million in bonds under Minnesota's bond statutes to cover the cost. The project directly affects Minneapolis residents and commuters using this bridge, with the work focused on improving infrastructure at this specific location.

Maddy summaryMinnesota Senate File 450 is a resolution urging Congress to pass federal legislation granting statehood to Washington, D.C. It cites that D.C. residents (nearly 700,000 people) pay federal taxes, serve in the military, and face the same responsibilities as state residents but lack voting representation in Congress, despite a 2016 referendum showing 86% support for statehood. The resolution directs Minnesota's Secretary of State to send copies to the U.S. President, Congress, and Minnesota's federal representatives. It does not create new laws but formally supports the existing congressional bill (H.R. 51/S. 51) that would admit D.C. as the 51st state with two Senators and one House member. This is a symbolic gesture by Minnesota lawmakers, not a binding policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws to clarify definitions, expand tenant protections, and update eviction procedures. It directly affects landlords, tenants, and courts by establishing new rules for how rental agreements are handled and how disputes are resolved. Key changes include adding legal definitions for tenant associations and organizers, clarifying what constitutes a lease violation, and allowing courts to automatically remove eviction records from public view in specific situations, such as when a tenant wins the case or the eviction was based on marijuana possession. The legislation also prohibits landlords from charging extra fees for service or support animals and requires clearer disclosure of pet policies in leases.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new regulations for transportation network companies, commonly known as ride-sharing services, and the drivers who work for them in Minnesota. It creates a specific legal framework that defines when drivers are considered to be on the job, covering three distinct periods: while waiting for a ride request, while transporting a passenger, and during the transition between these activities. The law requires these companies to maintain primary automobile insurance that covers drivers during all three phases, ensuring financial responsibility for accidents that occur regardless of whether a passenger is currently in the vehicle. By amending existing state statutes, the bill aims to clarify coverage requirements and provide consistent protection for drivers, riders, and third parties involved in incidents.

Maddy summaryThis Minnesota bill officially approves five different salary plans for state employees covering the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years. The plans apply to specific groups, including general state staff, managers, higher education workers, MNsure employees, and university administrators. By ratifying these proposals, the legislature confirms the pay structures that were previously developed and approved by the Legislative Coordinating Commission Subcommittee on Employee Relations. The changes take effect immediately after the law is signed, ensuring these compensation schedules are officially in force for the upcoming budget period.