SF1334 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Metropolitan Center for Independent Living appropriation

Related bill: HF1037

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 1334 is a legislative bill proposing to allocate $4,750,000 in the fiscal year 2026 from the workforce development fund. This money is intended for the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development to grant to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living. The funding will be used to purchase land and handle the predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping for the renovation and expansion of the existing facility located on Robert Street in St. Paul, Minnesota. This initiative aims to enhance the center’s ability to offer a comprehensive array of services including independent living, vocational training, case management, and other essential services for individuals with disabilities in the seven-county metropolitan area. The bill specifies that this appropriation is a one-time funding and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, as per the stipulated state law.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 12, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toCapital Investment

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new appropriation for the renovation and expansion of the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill appropriates funds for the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living, subject to financial management regulations under section 16A.642.",
      "modified": [
        "Provides ongoing availability of funds until project completion or abandonment."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "16A.642"
  }
]