Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for a specific social service program within Minnesota. The bill allocates government funds to support the operation of a senior dining program.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of funds from the general fund to support the Catholic Charities senior dining program.
• Specifically, the bill allocates $420,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $420,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• These funds will be given to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud to ensure the continued operation of their program that provides meals for senior citizens.

Significant Changes

• The bill does not introduce any significant changes to existing law as it focuses on appropriating funds for an existing service (Catholic Charities senior dining program) rather than changing regulations or policies.

Relevant Terms: human services, appropriation, Catholic Charities, Diocese of St. Cloud, senior dining program, fiscal year, general fund, commissioner of human services.