HF2546
Interfaith Action grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF3243
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of the bill is to support economic development by providing funding to expand and improve family shelters for those experiencing homelessness in Minnesota.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates money from the state's general fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
- A grant will be given to Interfaith Action, an organization focused on providing services to families in need.
- The funds will be used for acquiring and rehabilitating spaces in order to increase shelter capacity.
- The project also aims to improve these spaces with features such as child-friendly areas, trauma-informed design, and onsite support services.
Significant Changes
- This bill introduces new funding specifically targeted at family shelters, intending to alleviate family homelessness by both expanding shelter availability and enhancing the quality of services provided. This is a focused investment in infrastructure related to homelessness assistance.
Relevant Terms
- Economic Development
- Emergency Family Shelters
- Homelessness
- Grant
- Interfaith Action
- Shelter Capacity
- Trauma-Informed Design
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy | |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee
Sponsors
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