SF1789 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minnesota Board on Aging appropriation
Related bill: HF1472
AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes appropriating funds for the Minnesota Board on Aging for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Specifically, it allocates $1,995,000 in 2026 and $2,071,000 in 2027 from the general fund to the Commissioner of Human Services. The funding will be used to support additional staff positions, including:
- One full-time position to ensure compliance with federal regulations and provide updates/technical assistance to the seven area agencies on aging and service providers.
- One full-time position to support compliance and policy development for services under the federal Older Americans Act.
- Two full-time positions to address increasing service demands and operational needs of the Senior LinkAge Line (a resource for seniors).
- Eighteen additional staff positions for area agencies on aging contact centers to support Senior LinkAge Line operations.
The appropriations will be added to the agency's base budget.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Human Services |
Citations
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"added": [
"Allocation of funds for new full-time positions to ensure compliance with federal regulations and support for Senior LinkAge Line."
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill involves appropriations for the Minnesota Board on Aging as per Minnesota Statutes section 256.975.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "256.975"
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