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HF2903 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Transitional housing renovation and construction funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2311

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to provide financial support for the development and improvement of transitional housing facilities in Minnesota. It seeks to address the needs for safe and accessible housing for individuals in transition by allocating funds for related construction and renovation projects.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to appropriate funds in fiscal year 2026 from the Minnesota general fund to the commissioner of human services. The funds are designated for grants to eligible recipients.
  • Eligible Projects: Grant funds can be used for four primary purposes:
    1. Renovation of facilities that are not currently used as transitional housing but will be converted into such.
    2. Renovation of existing transitional housing facilities.
    3. Construction of new transitional housing facilities.
    4. Improvements to enhance safety, sanitation, accessibility, and habitability of current transitional housing sites.

Significant Changes

  • This is a one-time funding initiative, meaning the financial support is not intended to be renewed annually.
  • It emphasizes improvements in various aspects of transitional housing, including safety and habitability, which indicates a prioritized focus on creating a more supportive living environment.

Relevant Terms

transitional housing, renovation, construction, safety, sanitation, accessibility, habitability, general fund, Minnesota Statutes section 256K.48, one-time appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHuman Services Finance and Policy
March 31, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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