SF2394

Purpose

To provide funding support for the Palliative Care Advisory Council by appropriating money from the state’s general fund to the commissioner of health, consistent with Minnesota Statutes section 144.059.

Main Provisions

• Appropriates $44,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of health for the Palliative Care Advisory Council.
• Appropriates $44,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the commissioner of health for the Palliative Care Advisory Council.
• The funds are designated for the Palliative Care Advisory Council under Minnesota Statutes section 144.059.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Provides targeted funding to support the Palliative Care Advisory Council’s activities.
• Does not appear to change the council’s duties, authority, or other statutory provisions; it is a funding authorization tied to existing statutory provision (subsection 144.059).

Fiscal Impact (What the bill does)

• Establishes ongoing (two-year) general fund appropriations of $44,000 per year (FY 2026 and FY 2027) to the commissioner of health for the council.

Summary Note

• This bill is an appropriations measure rather than a substantive policy change; it funds the ongoing work of the Palliative Care Advisory Council as authorized by law.

Relevant Terms

Palliative Care Advisory Council Minnesota Statutes section 144.059 general fund commissioner of health fiscal year 2026 fiscal year 2027 appropriation health