Rep. Jess Hanson

Maddy summaryHF 3268 amends an existing appropriation to extend the deadline for using $800,000 in state funds allocated to the city of Savage for planning road and bridge improvements. The bill specifically extends the deadline for spending these funds from an unspecified date to December 31, 2029, for the predesign and design of Quentin Avenue expansion and two railroad bridge reconstructions. This change directly affects the city of Savage's project planning timeline. The bill modifies an existing 2023 appropriation (Laws 2023, chapter 72, article 1, section 16, subdivision 15) without creating new funding.

Maddy summaryHF 2090 increases the default allowance for living and miscellaneous expenses in Minnesota's state grant program, directly affecting students receiving state financial aid. It establishes the State Grant Plus scholarship, providing 25% of a student's regular state grant award (up to 8 full-time semesters for bachelor's degrees) to supplement existing grants for eligible students not receiving North Star Promise scholarships. The bill also creates new grant programs within the Office of Higher Education and requires related reports, with funding appropriated for these changes. These provisions aim to enhance financial support for Minnesota students pursuing postsecondary education at public, Tribal, or eligible private nonprofit institutions.

Maddy summaryHF 3222 amends Minnesota law to exclude for-profit colleges from receiving state financial aid grants. It changes the definition of "eligible institution" in higher education funding rules to require private institutions to operate as not-for-profits. This means for-profit colleges in Minnesota would no longer qualify for state grant programs starting fall 2026. The bill directly affects for-profit higher education institutions seeking state financial support.

Maddy summaryHF 2554 designates a specific bridge on Burnsville Parkway over Interstate Highway 35W in Burnsville, Minnesota, as the "Elmstrand * Finseth * Ruge Heroes Memorial Bridge." The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 161.14 to formally name the structure and requires the transportation commissioner to adopt appropriate signage for it. This is a commemorative measure naming a physical location, not a policy change affecting residents or creating new laws. The bridge itself is the direct subject of the designation, with no broader legislative impact beyond the memorial name and signage.

Maddy summaryHF 1644 creates a grant program to fund family permanent supportive housing in Minnesota. It appropriates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 to provide $15,000 per family served to nonprofit organizations or Tribal governments operating housing for families facing barriers like homelessness, mental health challenges, or child protection referrals. The program requires grantees to offer specific services - including child-centered education, job training, counseling referrals, and 24/7 on-site staffing - to help families maintain stable housing and support children's well-being. Funding must serve 60% of families in the metro area, 40% outside it, and at least 10% from Minnesota Tribal Nations.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $200,000 from the general fund for a one-time grant to Niyyah Recovery Initiative during fiscal year 2026. The funds are specifically designated to cover support program costs, community engagement, staffing, and targeted outreach to expand recovery services for individuals affected by substance use. The grant is available until June 30, 2027, and directly supports Niyyah Recovery Initiative's operational needs to increase access to critical recovery resources.

Maddy summaryHF 847 appropriates $2.7 million for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to provide community action grants under Minnesota Statutes sections 142F.30 to 142F.302. The funding directly supports community action agencies that serve low-income residents with services like housing assistance, job training, and nutrition programs. This bill allocates specific state funds to maintain ongoing grant programs without changing existing eligibility rules or creating new requirements. The appropriation is a routine funding measure for established community-based services.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's definition of a "debt buyer" to clarify that businesses purchasing charged-off medical debts for collection purposes are considered debt buyers, while excluding nonprofits buying for charitable reasons. It appropriates $5 million from the general fund for a one-time grant to the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to relieve medical debt for eligible residents who couldn't pay after hospitals completed reasonable collection efforts. The grant must be used by June 30, 2028, and Undue Medical Debt must report recipient demographics to state agencies. The bill directly affects low-income Minnesotans with unpaid medical bills and hospitals that previously pursued collections.

Maddy summaryHF 2925 allocates $40 million from the general fund for one-time improvements to Minnesota's Social Services Information System (SSIS), specifically for modernizing or replacing the system. The funding must be used to develop a collaborative modernization plan with counties and Tribal Nations that use SSIS, directly impacting child welfare casework. The bill restricts the funds exclusively to SSIS improvements, prohibiting use for other Department of Human Services or Children, Youth, and Families systems. This appropriation affects the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, local counties, and Tribal Nations operating within the SSIS framework.

Maddy summaryHF 479 modifies Minnesota's higher education grant program by establishing a tuition and fee maximum for eligible students. It sets this maximum at the highest tuition and fees charged by public Minnesota universities for each school year, applying specifically to students enrolled at an eligible institution during the 2025-2026 academic year or earlier. This policy change, effective for the 2026-2027 school year through fiscal year 2032, ensures state grant funds cover tuition up to this established maximum. The bill directly affects students receiving state grants at public Minnesota universities who were enrolled before 2026.