Rep. Jimmy Gordon

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the sale of up to $4 million in state bonds to fund an interchange at Interstate Highway 35 and 400th Street in North Branch. The funds will be used for project planning, design work, and acquiring the land needed to build the interchange. The Minnesota Department of Transportation will receive the money to carry out these tasks, while the commissioner of management and budget handles the bond issuance process.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the state of Minnesota to provide $2,791,000 in funding to the city of Cambridge for infrastructure upgrades along Trunk Highway 95. The money will be used to repair and improve specific public utilities, including traffic signals, street lights, storm sewers, and water mains. To secure these funds, the state is permitted to issue and sell bonds up to the specified amount. The legislation takes effect immediately upon final passage by the legislature.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota voter registration forms to include any new requirements mandated by federal law, such as asking voters to provide proof of citizenship. It directs the Secretary of State to ensure all election officials comply with federal election rules and to distribute $5 million in state funds to counties based on their 2024 voter turnout to help cover costs associated with these new federal mandates. The legislation also mandates that the Secretary of State submit annual reports to the legislature confirming that the state and local officials are meeting these federal obligations.

Maddy summaryHF 3589 allows voters at Minnesota polling places to briefly leave and return to address an unexpected need (like using the restroom) if permitted by the head election judge. It directly affects voters who need to step out during voting but have already received a ballot. The bill requires the voter to leave the polling place, spoil their original ballot, and receive a new ballot upon return. This amendment to Minnesota Statutes section 204C.13, subdivision 7, changes the process for temporary departures without altering voting eligibility or procedures.

Maddy summaryHF 3719 requires Minnesota's Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board to study whether local candidates (for city, county, or school district offices) could use the state's campaign finance reporting software to track contributions and expenditures. The bill mandates a pilot project allowing candidates in at least four local jurisdictions (including one county, one city, and one school district election, with half outside the metro area) to test the software during the 2026 general election cycle. The Board must submit a report detailing the study results and recommendations to lawmakers by March 15, 2027. This bill does not change existing reporting requirements but explores potential software use for local candidates.

Maddy summaryHF 1788 appropriates $4 million from the general fund for the city of North Branch to fund predesign, design, and land acquisition for a new interchange at Interstate Highway 35 and 400th Street. The funding is conditional on nonstate resources being secured and is a one-time appropriation available until the project is completed or abandoned. This bill directly affects the city of North Branch by providing state funds for a specific infrastructure project, with no broader policy changes beyond the funding allocation.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the SAVE Minnesota Act, which requires voters to present a specific photo identification card to register to vote and to cast their ballots. To obtain this new voter identification card, applicants must provide proof of their U.S. citizenship and may receive certain vital records, such as birth certificates, without a fee. The legislation also creates a new voter identification card program, modifies existing driver's license requirements, and sets up a process for handling provisional ballots. Additionally, the bill includes funding provisions to support the administration of these new election procedures and establishes a children's trust fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that formally impeaches Minnesota Governor Timothy J. Walz for alleged corrupt conduct in office. It directly affects the Governor by charging him with four specific articles of misconduct, including concealing fraud in state programs, obstructing oversight investigations, prioritizing political narratives over transparency, and failing to enforce laws protecting public funds. If adopted by the House, the resolution would immediately suspend the Governor's duties while the Senate conducts a trial to determine whether he should be removed from office. The bill also requires the Speaker of the House to serve formal notice of the charges to the Governor and directs the Chief Clerk to send copies of the resolution to relevant state officials.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that cement, concrete, and steel used in state-funded infrastructure, transportation, housing, school, and public facility projects be manufactured in the United States. The law defines "made in the United States" as materials where foreign-produced components account for less than five percent of the total cost. State agencies can grant waivers if such materials are unavailable, would increase project costs by more than 25 percent, or if an emergency demands immediate procurement. Additionally, the bill instructs the commissioner to provide guidance to procurement staff and update policies to offer a bid preference for projects committing to using products made within the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the Minnesota School Safety Center to create and distribute evidence-based model safety plans for K-12 schools, requiring districts to adopt similar plans by May 2028. It establishes strict criteria for what counts as "evidence-based," mandating that safety strategies be backed by strong research or well-designed studies before they are implemented. The legislation also enables anonymous threat reporting systems in schools and requires the safety center to consult with licensed mental health professionals when developing these plans. Additionally, the bill modifies grant programs for school buildings and cybersecurity while increasing funding for safe schools initiatives.