SF543 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership funding increase and reallocation of fee revenue

Related bill: HF1021

AI Generated Summary

Senate File No. 543 is a legislative bill introduced in Minnesota that aims to modify how certain court and marriage license fees are allocated. Here's what it proposes:

  1. Changes how fees collected in district courts, especially from dissolution actions (like divorces), are handled. Specifically, a portion of these fees will now be redirected to the Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership, an initiative meant to support families.

  2. Adjusts the flow of money from marriage license fees, with a notable portion also being directed to the Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership.

  3. Outlines exceptions where no fees are required, such as in cases involving child support enforcement, civil commitments, and some public assistance issues.

  4. Details the financial distribution from these fees, ensuring that some funds support other designated programs, like parenting time centers and the MN ENABL program.

This bill seeks to reallocate existing resources to enhance family support and resiliency programs within the state.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety
February 23, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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