SF47 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State grant program appropriation
AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 47 is a bill proposing funding for the state higher education grant program in Minnesota. It outlines an appropriation of $316,430,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $344,211,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund. The bill allows for any unused funds from one year to be available for use in the other year if necessary. The established baseline funding for this program will be $344,211,000 starting in fiscal year 2028 and will remain at this level for each subsequent year. The funds are allocated to be managed by the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Higher Education |
| January 20, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Appropriations specified for fiscal years 2026 and 2027."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill appropriates funds for the state grant program under section 136A.121.",
"modified": [
"Defines budget adjustments if funds are insufficient in specified fiscal years."
]
},
"citation": "136A.121"
}
]