AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to financially support the Metro Meals on Wheels program in providing services specifically targeted at veterans.
Main Provisions
- The bill allocates $497,500 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund.
- This funding is intended as a grant to Metro Meals on Wheels.
- The funds are to be used for:
- Delivering meals to veterans at their homes.
- Supporting technical enrollment outreach.
- Recruiting volunteers to assist member programs.
Reporting Requirements
- Metro Meals on Wheels is required to report back to the commissioner of veterans affairs, as well as relevant legislative committees, by September 1st of both 2026 and 2027.
- The reports should detail the use of funds and the number of veterans or service members who benefited from the services.
Significant Changes
- The bill establishes a one-time appropriation specifically for veterans-related services through Metro Meals on Wheels, marking a focused investment in veteran support via meal delivery and other services.
Relevant Terms
veterans affairs, appropriation, Metro Meals on Wheels, home-delivered meals, volunteer recruitment, report, fiscal year, grant, technical enrollment.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development | |
| Senate | Action | See |
Bill information comes from public records published by the Office of the Revisor of Statutes, the Minnesota House and the Minnesota Senate. AI summaries are written by MinneSlate and are not official. MinneSlate is independent and is not affiliated with the State of Minnesota or the Minnesota Legislature.
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee