Sen. John Hoffman

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the City of Coon Rapids to impose a local sales tax of up to 0.5% if approved by voters in a special election. The revenue from this tax would be used to fund $80 million in projects, including renovations to the police department and city center, as well as construction of a new community center and expansion of the Coon Rapids Ice Center. The city could also issue up to $80 million in bonds to help finance these projects, with the tax revenue serving as a source of repayment. The tax would automatically expire after 25 years or earlier if the city determines sufficient funds have been collected to cover all project costs and debt service.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new third tier of local optional revenue for Minnesota school districts that currently have limited authority to raise funds through referendums. The legislation establishes three revenue tiers based on the number of students in each district, with the third tier providing additional funding only when a district's current referendum revenue per student falls below $100. The bill sets specific limits on how much of this revenue each district can actually collect based on their property tax base, with different thresholds for each tier and varying limits for fiscal years 2025 through 2027 and beyond. This change would allow certain school districts to access more local funding options without requiring a new vote from voters.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Minnesota Departments of Human Services and Children, Youth, and Families to submit annual reports to the legislature on program integrity starting November 30, 2026. The reports must include specific data from the departments' Office of Inspector General units, covering information on maltreatment investigations, licensing activities, fraud cases, and background studies. These reports will be sent to the chairs and ranking minority members of the relevant legislative committees overseeing human services and children, youth, and families. The legislation aims to increase transparency by mandating regular updates on how these departments manage oversight functions and investigate potential issues within their programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurance plans in Minnesota to cover bowel and bladder management for spinal cord injuries without cost-sharing (such as deductibles or copays) or additional restrictions like prior authorizations. It directly affects individuals with spinal cord injuries who need these treatments, as well as health insurance companies and state programs like MinnesotaCare and medical assistance. The law mandates coverage for prescribed treatments, supplies, and medications, with the commissioner of commerce reimbursing insurers for added costs through state appropriations. The requirements take effect January 1, 2026, for new health plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Human Services to publicly release all unredacted "initial Optum reports" produced by Optum, Inc. under contract with the Department of Human Services. It directly affects the Commissioner's office and the public, mandating full transparency without edits (except for limited redactions requested by Optum to protect proprietary information). The key provision eliminates redactions from these reports, which were previously announced in a February 2026 department news release. This policy change aims to increase public access to the initial reports without withholding non-proprietary content.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends Minnesota law to allow schools to share a student's home address with school-age child care programs (as defined in state law) specifically for mailing program information to the student's home. It directly affects schools and licensed child care programs serving school-aged children. The key provision creates an exception to the general rule prohibiting schools from sharing home addresses as "directory information," but only for the limited purpose of mailing program materials. Child care programs receiving this information are prohibited from further sharing or using it for any other purpose.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the city of Farmington to issue social district licenses that permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in designated outdoor areas near licensed bars and restaurants. The legislation requires cities to clearly define district boundaries with signage, establish management plans for public safety, and mandate that drinks be served in non-glass containers with responsible drinking warnings. Key provisions include rules that beverages must be purchased from on-sale licensees within or adjacent to the district, consumed only during specified hours, and disposed of before leaving the area unless returning to the original establishment. The bill also requires the city to submit a report within 24 months detailing the district's operation, community response, and any public safety issues encountered.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates iron ore as the official state mineral of Minnesota. It requires the Office of the Secretary of State to preserve a photograph and a typical specimen of iron ore for public display. The legislation applies to state government records and adds this designation to the Minnesota Statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new contingency account in Minnesota's state treasury to help fund essential public health functions if federal funding is unexpectedly reduced or eliminated. The account is designed to support disease prevention, outbreak investigation, laboratory testing, and waterborne disease response activities managed by the state health commissioner. When federal funding cuts occur after March 1, 2025, the commissioner can use money from this account to maintain these critical health services, but must first notify legislative committees and seek review from the Legislative Advisory Commission. The bill also requires an annual report detailing how the account funds were used and includes a one-time transfer of unspecified funds from the general fund in fiscal year 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies requirements for assisted living facilities in Minnesota, primarily affecting facility operators and staff. It strengthens penalties for violations by allowing the commissioner to assess investigation-related costs and increase fines for serious injuries or deaths caused by egregious conduct. The legislation also updates minimum facility requirements to include 24-hour emergency response staffing, on-call registered nurse access, and new policies for supervising unlicensed personnel performing delegated health care tasks. Additionally, facilities must maintain current policies on infection control, tuberculosis screening, and emergency procedures, while keeping these documents available to residents upon request.