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HF2276 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota homeless study funding provided, money transferred, report required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2214

AI Generated Summary

This bill, H.F. No. 2276, introduced in the Minnesota House of Representatives, pertains to funding for the Minnesota Homeless Study conducted by the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.

Key Provisions:

  1. Funding Transfer & Appropriation:

    • $900,000 per year for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 will be transferred from the general fund to the housing development fund.
    • Starting in fiscal year 2028, this transfer will continue annually at the same amount.
    • These funds will then be appropriated to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for a grant to the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation.

  2. Use of Funds:

    • The grant funds must be disbursed to the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation by July 15 of each year.
    • The funds will support activities directly related to the triennial (every three years) Minnesota Homeless Study.
    • The commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency may use up to 1% of the appropriation for administrative costs.

  3. Study & Reporting Requirements:

    • The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation must submit a copy of the Minnesota Homeless Study and a summary report to the legislative committees overseeing housing and homelessness.
    • This report is due by March 1, 2028, and every three years thereafter.

  4. Unencumbered Balance Rollover:

    • Any unused funds from fiscal year 2026 will not be canceled and will remain available for use in fiscal year 2027.

Purpose:

The bill ensures continued funding and reporting for the Minnesota Homeless Study, providing data to inform policies on homelessness and housing needs in the state.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHousing Finance and Policy
March 12, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toHousing Finance and Policy
March 16, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
March 26, 2025HouseFloorActionMotion to recall and re-refer, motion prevailedHuman Services Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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