HF1472 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota Board on Aging funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1789
AI Generated Summary
This bill appropriates funding for the Minnesota Board on Aging for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It allocates $1,995,000 in 2026 and $2,071,000 in 2027 from the general fund to the Commissioner of Human Services. The funding is designated for staff expansion to enhance compliance, policy development, and service operations, including:
- One full-time position to ensure federal regulation compliance and assist area agencies on aging.
- One full-time position for compliance and policy development related to the Older Americans Act.
- Two full-time positions to support increased service demands and operational needs of the Senior LinkAge Line.
- Eighteen additional staff positions for area agency contact centers to enhance Senior LinkAge Line operations.
The appropriation will be added to the base funding for ongoing support.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Human Services Finance and Policy |
| February 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 25, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Funds for one full-time equivalent position for compliance with federal regulations."
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"summary": "This bill appropriates funds for the Minnesota Board on Aging under section 256.975.",
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"citation": "256.975"
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