Rep. Drew Roach

Maddy summaryHF 3535 establishes a ten-year property tax exemption for primary residences in Minnesota, effective for assessment year 2027. It applies to homeowners who have owned and lived in the same property as their primary residence for at least 10 continuous years prior to applying, with no outstanding property tax delinquencies. Homeowners must apply to their county assessor with proof of ownership, occupancy, and tax compliance, and the exemption automatically ends if the property is sold, transferred, or no longer used as a primary residence. This bill directly affects qualifying homeowners by reducing their annual property tax burden for a decade, subject to specific eligibility and notification requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $25,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2027 to design and construct a statue of Charlie Kirk at the University of Minnesota's Twin Cities campus. The statue is intended to commemorate Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah on September 10, 2025. The funds are directed to the University of Minnesota Board of Regents for this specific purpose.

Maddy summaryHF 3591 modifies Minnesota's public voter information lists by removing a voter's date of birth from public access (replacing "year of birth" with a specific ban in subdivision 9) and adding stronger privacy protections. The bill prohibits publishing voter data online, selling or sharing the information, and restricts its use to elections, political activities, or law enforcement. County auditors must withhold voter names upon safety-related requests and require users to sign written agreements guaranteeing proper use. These changes directly affect county election officials, organizations accessing voter lists, and registered voters whose personal data is now more protected. The bill updates Minnesota Statutes § 201.091, subdivisions 4 and 9, effective upon final enactment.

Maddy summaryHF 3537 repeals Minnesota's estate tax, ending the state tax on inherited property. This directly affects individuals who inherit assets from deceased relatives, particularly those with estates exceeding the exemption threshold. The bill removes references to the estate tax from multiple tax statutes (including sections on income tax, tribal tax agreements, and return requirements) and sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for estates of decedents dying after December 31, 2025. The changes ensure other tax laws no longer reference the repealed estate tax.

Maddy summaryHF 3590 expands the Minnesota State Auditor's authority to investigate fraud within state government and creates new public reporting mechanisms. The bill requires the auditor to establish a dedicated fraud complaint line and an electronic tip form for citizens to report suspected fraud directly to the auditor. This affects all Minnesotans who may report fraud and state agencies subject to the auditor's oversight. The key change adds specific duties to the auditor's existing role, focusing on proactive fraud detection and public access to reporting tools. The bill does not change the auditor's core financial oversight responsibilities.

Maddy summaryHF 3543 appropriates $7 million from state bond proceeds to fund infrastructure upgrades in Dennison, Minnesota. The bill directly affects Dennison residents by financing specific improvements to the city's water and sewer systems - including upgrading the municipal well, water tower, and sewer collection pipes - as well as street reconstruction. The funding will cover design, construction, and equipment for these projects, authorized through the sale of up to $7 million in state bonds. This is a funding bill with no voting record to summarize, as it has only been introduced.

Maddy summaryHF 3534 modifies ballot access rules for minor political parties in Minnesota. It updates the definition of "minor party" to require maintaining active party operations, filing annual certifications with the secretary of state, and meeting specific vote thresholds in prior elections. The bill adds requirements for minor party candidates to submit endorsement certificates and ensures petition signatures remain valid for one year. These changes directly affect minor parties seeking ballot access for statewide and legislative races, clarifying how they maintain eligibility.

Maddy summaryHF 3538 prohibits public school instruction about gender identity for students in kindergarten through grade 8, effective for the 2026-2027 school year. It requires schools to notify parents or guardians about changes to a student's health, well-being, or services, and mandates parental written consent before administering certain health screenings to K-8 students. The bill also establishes a grant program to fund firearms safety, archery, hunting, and angling activities in school physical education courses. These provisions directly affect Minnesota public schools, students, and parents, with all major sections taking effect in the 2026-2027 school year.

Maddy summaryHF 3539 establishes a grant program for Minnesota school districts to integrate firearms safety, trap shooting, archery, hunting, and angling into physical education courses. School districts can apply for funding to cover curriculum development, staff training, equipment, and student licenses, with $1 million appropriated for fiscal year 2027. The program requires schools to align activities with existing PE standards and mandates a 2027 report to the legislature on outcomes and participation. This affects public and tribal schools seeking to expand outdoor skills education within required physical education frameworks.

Maddy summaryHF 3536 provides two tax benefits for public safety officers in Minnesota. It exempts homestead property (class 1a) from property tax if owned and used as a home by an officer employed or volunteering in the same city where the property is located. It also excludes income earned by public safety officers who live in the city where they work from taxable income. These changes take effect for property taxes in 2027 and for income tax filings after December 2025.