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SF2809 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Mental health outreach and support and farm safety grant and outreach programs appropriation

Related bill: HF1702

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to provide financial support for mental health outreach, support services, and farm safety programs specifically targeted towards the agricultural community in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • The bill allocates $100,000 for fiscal year 2026 and an additional $100,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
  • These funds are designated to the Commissioner of Agriculture.
  • The allocated money is intended for two main purposes:
    1. Mental Health Outreach and Support: This includes initiatives like operating a 24-hour hotline and conducting educational campaigns to reduce stigma around mental health issues among farmers, ranchers, and others in the agricultural sector.
    2. Farm Safety Grants and Outreach Programs: These programs aim to enhance safety on farms through grants and awareness efforts.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill specifies that any unspent funds at the end of fiscal year 2026 will not revert to the general fund but will remain available until June 30, 2027. This provides flexibility in using the funds over an extended period to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of the programs.

Relevant Terms

mental health outreach, farm safety, grant programs, agricultural community, education and stigma reduction, 24-hour hotline, fiscal allocations, Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 19, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
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