Rep. Ginny Klevorn

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for impersonating a police officer in Minnesota. It upgrades the base offense to a felony (up to 2 years in jail or $4,000 fine) and creates a new crime for impersonating while carrying a firearm (up to 10 years in jail or $20,000 fine). The bill also requires anyone pretending to be a law enforcement officer to identify themselves when asked and imposes harsher penalties if they commit other crimes while impersonating an officer (e.g., a misdemeanor becomes a gross misdemeanor). It directly affects individuals who falsely pose as police officers, including those using fake uniforms, vehicle markings, or equipment to mimic law enforcement.

Maddy summaryHF 3453 amends Minnesota Statutes section 152.027 to raise the legal age for possessing kratom from 18 to 21 years. It makes it a gross misdemeanor to sell kratom to anyone under 21 and a misdemeanor for anyone under 21 to possess it. The bill directly affects minors under 21 and businesses selling kratom, prohibiting sales to this age group and restricting their possession. The change applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026. This is a substantive policy change altering age restrictions under Minnesota's controlled substances law.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eligibility requirements for noncommercial radio stations to receive state grants in Minnesota and provides a one-time appropriation of $165,000 for fiscal year 2027. The legislation updates staffing requirements from two full-time employees to 1.5 full-time or equivalent part-time staff, adjusts minimum daily broadcasting hours based on the station's year of eligibility, and clarifies that stations with primarily religious or in-school programming do not qualify. The funds will be distributed through the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations to support member stations with resources, software, training, and assistance for consolidating expenses.

Maddy summarySF 856 creates an independent Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in Minnesota to oversee state agencies and programs. The OIG will conduct audits and investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds, report findings publicly, and make recommendations for improvement. It requires the OIG to operate separately from executive agencies, with a qualified director appointed by an advisory council, and mandates annual public reports. The bill appropriates funding for the OIG and takes effect January 1, 2026. This directly affects all state agencies, programs, and entities receiving public funds by subjecting them to independent oversight.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the expiration date of Minnesota's Legislative Commission on Cybersecurity from December 31, 2028, to December 31, 2035. The change directly affects the state government by allowing the commission to continue operating for six additional years without requiring new legislation. The amendment modifies Minnesota Statutes section 3.888, subdivision 7, which governs when the commission's authority ends. This procedural update ensures the cybersecurity oversight body remains active through 2035 rather than terminating earlier.

Maddy summaryHF 1338 creates an independent Office of the Inspector General in Minnesota to oversee state agencies and programs. The office will conduct audits and investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds, report findings publicly, and recommend improvements. It directly affects all state executive branch agencies and programs receiving taxpayer funding, requiring them to comply with oversight. Key provisions include establishing strict qualifications for the Inspector General, granting subpoena power, and mandating annual public reports. The bill also appropriates funding for the office's operations and staff.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $1,925,000 from Minnesota's general fund to support the operations of five public television stations in Greater Minnesota for fiscal year 2026. The funding is distributed as specific grants to Pioneer PBS, Lakeland PBS, KSMQ, PBS North, and Prairie Public television, with amounts ranging from $200,000 to $650,000 for each station. The legislation takes effect the day after it is officially enacted and directs the commissioner of administration to manage the distribution of these funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota state agencies to include a standardized one-page summary on the first page of every request for proposals (RFP) issued after October 1, 2026. The summary page must contain essential information such as project descriptions, eligible applicants, budget details, award expectations, funding sources, administrative cost rules, payment terms, reporting requirements, and evaluation criteria. A state commissioner will create a uniform template for these summaries that agencies must use without substantive changes, except for specific agency-related procurement needs. The requirement aims to help vendors quickly assess whether they can meet RFP requirements without needing to read the entire document first.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of up to $75 million in state bonds to fund capital improvements for bus rapid transit projects in Minnesota. The money will be distributed to the Metropolitan Council, which is responsible for acquiring property, designing routes, and constructing arterial bus rapid transit systems. The council must decide how to allocate these funds based on specific criteria such as project readiness, expected ridership, and alignment with existing transportation plans. Once the bonds are sold, the resulting revenue will be used to pay for construction costs, utility relocation, and the equipping of facilities for these transit projects.

Maddy summaryHF 3652 adds epilepsy to Minnesota's list of chronic diseases that qualify for reduced cost-sharing on prescription drugs and medical supplies under health insurance plans. The bill amends existing law to define "chronic disease" as including diabetes, asthma, allergies requiring epinephrine, and now epilepsy. It ensures that cost-sharing (like co-pays and coinsurance) for epilepsy-related medications and supplies - such as seizure management drugs, medical devices, and related equipment - cannot exceed the same limits applied to other covered chronic conditions. This change would apply to health plans offered, issued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.