HF2212

Purpose

To provide funding for senior nutrition programs by appropriating money from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

Main Provisions

• The bill appropriates $11,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $11,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of human services.
• The funds are specifically for senior nutrition programs, as referenced in Minnesota Statutes section 256.9752.
• The appropriation is administered by the Department of Human Services to support these programs.

Significance / Changes to Law

• Establishes explicit two-year funding levels for senior nutrition programs through a general fund appropriation.
• Aligns the new funding amounts with Minnesota Statutes section 256.9752, defining the program framework under which the funds will be used.

Summary of Funding Details

• Source: General Fund
• Recipient: Commissioner of Human Services
• Purpose: Senior nutrition programs
• Amounts: $11,000,000 in FY2026; $11,000,000 in FY2027

Relevant Terms general fund; commissioner of human services; senior nutrition programs; Minnesota Statutes section 256.9752; appropriation; fiscal year 2026; fiscal year 2027