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SF3403 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Community health boards and Tribal governments money appropriation for foundational public health responsibilities

Related bill: HF2079

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate state funds for foundational public health responsibilities to community health boards and Tribal governments in Minnesota. It seeks to provide financial support to enhance public health infrastructure and capabilities.

Main Provisions

  • The bill allocates $21 million for each fiscal year 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's general fund.
  • These funds are designated for distribution by the commissioner of health.
  • Half of the allocated funds each year are directed to community health boards under specified Minnesota statutes.
  • The remaining funds each year are earmarked for grants to Tribal governments, allowing them flexibility to address their defined public health priorities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill establishes a structured financial appropriation specifically designated for foundational public health responsibilities, bolstering public health infrastructures for community health boards and Tribal governments.
  • It formalizes the process by which these funds are distributed, potentially leading to more robust public health initiatives across Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

  • Public health funding
  • Community health boards
  • Tribal governments
  • Foundational public health responsibilities
  • State appropriations

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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        "Specifies the allocation of funds for foundational public health responsibilities."
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      "summary": "This appropriation modifies the distribution of funds to community health boards under section 145A.131, subdivision 1.",
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    },
    "citation": "145A.131",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
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    "analysis": {
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  {
    "analysis": {
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        "Defines roles and responsibilities as articulated by each Tribal government."
      ],
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      "summary": "This appropriation specifies grants to Tribal governments under section 145A.14, subdivision 2b.",
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    },
    "citation": "145A.14",
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]

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