AI Generated Summary
This bill proposes modifications to housing-related provisions in Minnesota, including changes to rental assistance, workforce housing, and high-rise sprinkler systems. Key provisions include:
Rental Assistance: Expands eligibility and gives program administrators flexibility in determining awards and procedures. The agency may redistribute unused funds and prioritize households with children and lower incomes.
Workforce Housing: Removes certain funding restrictions and clarifies eligible funding uses.
Housing Aid: Clarifies how local housing aid funds can be used, ensuring funds are properly allocated to projects that serve lower-income households.
School Housing Programs: Allows schools and nonprofit organizations working with schools to receive smaller housing-related grants.
Local Housing Trust Funds: Expands funding eligibility and extends the time grantees have to use funds from eight to five years.
High-Rise Sprinkler System Grants: Expands eligibility to buildings where at least two-thirds of units are affordable to households earning up to 60% of area median income and provides financial support for necessary resident relocations during installation.
Overall, the bill aims to improve access to housing assistance, enhance funding flexibility, and support safety upgrades in affordable housing projects.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Housing Finance and Policy |
| March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Housing Finance and Policy |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Received from House | |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Received from House | |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended | |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| April 09, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Second reading | |
| April 29, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | State and Local Government |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 27, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | House rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Amended | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Amended | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading as amended | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed as amended | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Third reading as amended | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Bill was passed as amended | |
| April 28, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"The bill expands the definition of financial assistance to include additional forms such as tax credits and loan insurance."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This section applies to all forms of financial assistance provided by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "462A.051",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill modifies the rental assistance provisions for program administrators.",
"modified": [
"Allows program administrators to redistribute unused funds to increase program efficiency."
]
},
"citation": "462A.2095",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The section addresses grant funding to schools for home construction.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies the grant usage for home construction requiring homeownership education."
]
},
"citation": "462A.33",
"subdivision": "subdivision 9"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Defines eligible recipients and the use of funds for housing grants and loans.",
"modified": [
"Expands the list of entities eligible for grants or loans."
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},
"citation": "462A.40",
"subdivision": "subdivision 3"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Details the use of funds distributed under the section for qualifying projects.",
"modified": [
"Specifies deadlines and conditions for committing and expending funds."
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},
"citation": "477A.35",
"subdivision": "subdivision 5"
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
"removed": [],
"summary": "Outlines use of proceeds from distributed funds.",
"modified": [
"Clarifies spending deadlines and conditions for qualifying projects."
]
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"citation": "477A.36",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "Defines 'sprinkler system' as 'fire protection system'.",
"modified": [
"Incorporates existing definition from Minnesota Statutes."
]
},
"citation": "299M.01",
"subdivision": ""
}
]