SF2857 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State Guardian Ad Litem Board appropriation

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to the State Guardian Ad Litem Board in Minnesota for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This funding is intended to support the operations and staff of the Board.

Main Provisions

  • Funding Allocation: The bill specifies the appropriation of $6,999,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $9,366,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the State Guardian Ad Litem Board.
  • Staffing Increases: Included in this allocation is funding for new positions with $229,000 in the first year and $247,000 in the second year designated specifically for hiring two new supervisory staff.

Significant Changes

This bill introduces financial support for additional supervisory roles within the State Guardian Ad Litem Board, indicating an expansion of the Board’s supervisory capacity.

Relevant Terms

  • Guardians ad litem
  • State Guardian Ad Litem Board
  • Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027
  • General Fund
  • Supervisory Staff

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
March 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJudiciary and Public Safety

Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee