Sen. Erin Murphy

Maddy summaryThis is a Senate resolution (SF 3478) introduced by Minnesota legislators urging the President and Congress to fully fund Medicaid and oppose federal cuts. It directly addresses federal officials, emphasizing that Medicaid covers 1.2 million Minnesotans - including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and disproportionately serves Black and American Indian communities (covering 80% of Black births and 90% of American Indian births). The resolution states that deep Medicaid cuts would jeopardize care for vulnerable populations, strain Minnesota’s budget, and undermine state health care innovations. As a non-binding resolution, it expresses the legislature’s position but does not change federal policy.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution designates April 22, 2025, as Tom Kesti Day to honor the late Duluth carpenter and community member. The bill formally recognizes Kesti's life achievements, including his work with the Carpenters Union, his contributions to local projects like the Duluth Technology Village, and his volunteer efforts. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to create an official copy of the resolution and send it to Kesti's family. This measure is a commemorative act that does not alter any laws or government policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a Senate concurrent resolution that adopts the temporary joint rules from the previous legislative session as the governing rules for the current 94th session. It directly affects the Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate by establishing the procedural framework for their operations until permanent rules are adopted. The primary change updates the rules for conference committees, which resolve disagreements between the two chambers on legislation, by increasing the maximum number of members from five to six and mandating that all meetings be open to the public. Additionally, the resolution imposes specific limits on what these committees can do, such as prohibiting them from creating new government bodies or appropriating extra funds unless explicitly authorized by the bill's original text or by the leaders of both houses.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal process for terminally ill Minnesota adults with a six-month prognosis to request medication for medical aid in dying. It requires two medical evaluations (by an attending provider and a consulting provider), a mental health assessment by a licensed professional to confirm decision-making capacity, and mandates that the medication be self-administered. The law applies to qualified individuals meeting specific medical criteria, with providers following standard medical practices while offering this option. It includes criminal penalties for violations and requires data reporting to the state.

Maddy summarySF 3113 authorizes the state to issue up to $394.61 million in bonds for capital improvements at three specific St. Paul venues: the RiverCentre arena, RiverCentre complex, and Roy Wilkins Auditorium. The bill funds renovations, safety upgrades, accessibility features, HVAC/electrical system replacements, and other operational improvements at these venues. Proceeds from the bonds will be deposited into a dedicated state fund, with interest income used to cover debt service payments. The legislation directly affects these public event spaces and their operations, without specifying new policies or programs beyond the physical upgrades.

Maddy summarySF 3142 appropriates $100,000 from the workforce development fund for a one-time grant to "Fight for Your Dreams" to provide business and life skills training to youth. The funds will support mentorship programs with SIR Boxing Club, targeting young people for skill development. The appropriation is limited to fiscal year 2026 and expires on June 30, 2027. This bill directly affects youth participants and the nonprofit organization administering the program.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses the chamber's condemnation of President Trump's decision to pardon individuals convicted of violent crimes related to the January 6 insurrection. The measure states that erasing these convictions undermines the justice system and devalues the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers who were injured during the attack. It further directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to Governor Tim Walz and rejects any attempts to ignore judicial decisions regarding these cases.