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SF3403 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Community health boards and Tribal governments money appropriation for foundational public health responsibilities

Related bill: HF2079

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate financial resources from the general fund to support foundational public health initiatives. This includes distributing funds to both community health boards and Tribal governments in the state of Minnesota.

Main Provisions

  • Financial Appropriations: The bill allocates $21,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This funding is designated for foundational public health responsibilities.
  • Distribution of Funds:
    • Community Health Boards: A portion of the funds is assigned to community health boards as per existing statutes. This is outlined under Minnesota Statutes section 145A.131, subdivision 1, paragraph f.
    • Tribal Governments: The remaining funds are earmarked for Tribal governments. Each Tribal government will define its foundational public health responsibilities, guided by Minnesota Statutes section 145A.14, subdivision 2b.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • This bill outlines specific financial appropriations that did not exist previously, targeting foundational public health support for both community health boards and Tribal governments.
  • It provides a clear financial plan for the enhancement of public health systems at community and Tribal levels, offering more localized control over how the funds are employed according to specific health needs.

Relevant Terms

public health, funding, community health boards, Tribal governments, general fund, Minnesota Statutes, fiscal years, appropriations, foundational public health responsibilities.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
April 21, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toHealth and Human Services

Citations

 
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