Rep. Terry Stier

Maddy summaryThis bill aligns Minnesota's state tax law with the federal tax treatment of tip income. It adds a provision allowing Minnesota taxpayers to deduct qualified tips under the federal Internal Revenue Code (section 224) as a subtraction from taxable income. The deduction applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2028, but is effective retroactively for years starting after December 31, 2024. This directly affects Minnesota residents who earn tip income and file individual income tax returns, potentially reducing their state tax liability.

Maddy summaryHF 3524 would allow Minnesota taxpayers to deduct qualified overtime pay from their state taxable income, aligning Minnesota's tax code with a federal deduction for overtime compensation. This bill directly affects Minnesota residents who earn overtime pay and file state income taxes. The key provision adopts the federal definition of "qualified overtime compensation" under Internal Revenue Code section 225, permitting this deduction for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2028, though it applies retroactively to years starting after December 31, 2024. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 290.0132, to add this deduction as a subtraction from taxable income.

Maddy summaryHF 357 amends Minnesota law to add "hasenpfeffer" to the list of authorized card games for social skill tournaments. The bill directly affects organizers and participants in such tournaments by allowing hasenpfeffer alongside games like bridge and euchre, provided they meet specific conditions. Key provisions require tournaments to offer no direct financial benefit to organizers, limit total prizes to $200, and include accessibility accommodations for disabled players. This change applies to non-commercial card game events under Minnesota Statutes § 609.761. The bill is procedural, expanding the list of permitted games without altering other gaming regulations.

Maddy summaryHF 2169 modifies Minnesota's unintentional murder in the second degree statute to include cases where someone causes death while violating a protective order issued by a court in another U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Tribal Lands, U.S. territories, Canada, or a Canadian province. This change directly affects individuals who violate protective orders from these additional jurisdictions and cause a death, expanding the circumstances under which this offense applies. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 609.19, subdivision 2, to explicitly include such out-of-state orders as part of the definition. The amendment takes effect August 1, 2025, for crimes committed on or after that date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows police and fire retirees in Minnesota to return to work without having their retirement payments reduced or stopped. It specifically applies to members of the Public Employees Police and Fire Retirement Plan who rejoin covered employment positions. Under the new rules, retirees can resume work as early as 31 days after leaving their previous jobs, and their annuity payments will remain unchanged regardless of their new salary. The legislation also clarifies that no additional contributions are required from either the retiree or their employer during the reemployment period.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's renewable energy requirements for state-funded construction projects by removing the mandate that renewable energy sources must be located on the building site. It directs the Department of Administration and Department of Commerce to develop sustainable building guidelines for new state buildings and major renovations, requiring these structures to exceed the state energy code by at least 30 percent. The changes apply to any new building project where predesign work is completed after the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits Minnesota state funds from being used to pay for, reimburse, or facilitate any protests or demonstrations related to political causes or issues. It directly affects state agencies and departments by restricting their ability to allocate money for protest-related expenses, including logistical support or financial assistance to protesters. The legislation would require state officials to ensure no public money supports activities aimed at advocating for or against specific political positions. This change would apply to all state-funded programs and grants, preventing the use of taxpayer money for protest facilitation regardless of the protest's topic or perspective.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the licensing fees for scrap metal copper dealers in Minnesota, reducing the application and renewal fees from $250 to $100. It requires individuals to obtain a license from the commissioner of commerce to sell scrap metal copper starting January 1, 2025, with the new fee structure taking effect July 1, 2026. The legislation outlines application requirements, including personal information and proof of lawful copper acquisition, while also specifying conditions for license denial, suspension, or revocation. Additionally, the bill allows licensed professionals in related trades to sell scrap metal copper without a separate license if they hold existing certifications.

Maddy summaryHF 3456 implements recommendations from the state auditor's fire relief association working group by updating Minnesota's firefighter retirement statutes. It clarifies key terms like "firefighting service" to include fire prevention and volunteer emergency medical personnel, and defines "separate from active service" and "break in service" more precisely. The bill adds new rules allowing firefighters who leave service and return to active duty to regain pension eligibility, provided they meet specific service requirements under the relief association's bylaws. This directly affects firefighters who take breaks in service but later return to active roles with their fire department.

Maddy summaryHF 194 increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities by raising the exclusion amount for their homesteads. It raises the exclusion from $150,000 to $200,000 for veterans with a 70%+ disability rating, and from $300,000 to $400,000 for veterans with a total (100%) permanent disability. Surviving spouses of qualifying veterans who died while serving or with a total disability also gain eligibility for the higher $400,000 exclusion if they continue living in the home. This directly affects veterans with VA-certified disabilities and their eligible spouses, reducing their property tax burden on their primary residence. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 273.13, subdivision 34.