Sen. Foung Hawj

Maddy summarySenate Resolution 40 is a ceremonial measure that honors the 50th anniversary of Hmong American communities in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the historical journey of Hmong people, including their service as proxy soldiers in Laos during the Vietnam War and their subsequent resettlement in America. It formally thanks Hmong veterans for their service and celebrates their progress toward self-sufficiency over the past half-century. The bill directs the Secretary of the Senate to send an official copy of the resolution to the Fresno Center, SGU Veterans and Families of California, and the Lao Veterans of America Institute.

Maddy summarySF 976 appropriates $675,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $729,000 for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund. The funds are allocated to two specific programs: Wilderness Inquiry's Canoemobile and Pyramid of Outdoor Engagement. These programs provide statewide outdoor educational experiences for youth and families, connecting them to Minnesota's natural resources, public lands, and cultural heritage while aligning with state graduation standards. The bill directly affects participants in these educational programs across Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $4 million from state bonds to renovate the Hayden Heights Library in St. Paul. The funds will cover design, construction, furnishings, and equipment for the library's renovation. The state will issue up to $4 million in bonds under Minnesota's bond laws to finance this project. The direct recipient is the city of St. Paul, specifically for work at the Hayden Heights Library location.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a specific reporting requirement for state environmental agencies. It eliminates Minnesota Statutes section 116D.04, subdivision 5b, which previously mandated that the Environmental Quality Board, Pollution Control Agency, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Transportation submit triennial reports to the governor and relevant legislative committees. These reports analyzed whether certain environmental review categories should be modified, eliminated, or kept based on their purpose and alignment with existing permits. The repeal removes this obligation, meaning these agencies no longer need to prepare and submit these periodic reports.

Maddy summarySF 2865 appropriates $23,000 from four dedicated legacy funds ($7,000 from outdoor heritage, $7,000 from clean water, $5,000 from arts and cultural heritage, and $4,000 from parks and trails) to the Legislative Coordinating Commission for maintaining Minnesota's required legacy funding website under Minnesota Statutes § 3.303, subd. 10. This bill directly affects the Legislative Coordinating Commission, which administers the website, and ensures public access to information about how legacy funds are allocated. The funds are specifically designated from existing legacy trust funds, with no new tax or spending authority created. This is a procedural appropriations bill focused solely on website maintenance costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funds from Minnesota's general fund to provide a grant to Interfaith Action for workforce development services. It directly supports individuals experiencing housing instability by funding job training, placement assistance, and employer connections. Key provisions include covering licensure/certification costs for high-demand health care roles, expanding child care workforce training, and creating direct hiring pathways through employer partnerships. The grant specifically targets economic opportunity for a vulnerable population, with no additional eligibility or administrative requirements described in the text.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $2 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to Indigenous Roots, a nonprofit organization, to expand its St. Paul cultural center. The funds will be used to acquire, design, renovate, and equip adjacent property to increase programming capacity for incubating small businesses along the Intertribal Cultural Corridor. The expansion aims to support local Indigenous entrepreneurs and cultural programming in St. Paul and surrounding communities. The grant is available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to state appropriation rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates funds from the general fund to Interfaith Action for shelter operations and programming serving families experiencing homelessness. It allocates unspecified funding for fiscal year 2026 to cover shelter operations, case management, staffing, and support services aimed at promoting stability and self-sufficiency. The funding is available until June 30, 2027, and directly supports Interfaith Action's services for homeless families in Minnesota.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates state funds to Interfaith Action, a nonprofit organization, to expand shelter services for families experiencing homelessness in Minnesota. The grant will cover the acquisition and rehabilitation of space, including child-friendly areas, trauma-informed design, and on-site support services. These funds aim to increase shelter capacity and improve service quality for homeless families. The appropriation is available until the project is completed or abandoned.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $200,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $200,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Housing Development Fund, then allocates those funds to CAPI USA. The money is specifically for CAPI USA to administer its existing homeownership education and financial counseling programs. The funds are a one-time transfer, not an ongoing annual appropriation. This directly affects CAPI USA, a nonprofit organization providing housing-related services, and supports its work with potential or current homeowners in Minnesota.