HF2611 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cambridge; regional shelter facility funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF1549
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
To fund a regional shelter facility in Cambridge that will serve families with children experiencing homelessness by providing a full set of services and facilities through a grant to a nonprofit.
Main Provisions
- Funding: An appropriation of $1,000,000 from Minnesota's general fund in fiscal year 2026.
- Administration: The money goes to the commissioner of employment and economic development.
- Grant Recipient and Project Scope: Funds a grant to New Pathways Inc. to design, construct, furnish, and equip a regional shelter facility.
- Location and Service Area: The facility will serve families with children experiencing homelessness in the city of Cambridge and the surrounding area, offering comprehensive support services.
- Funding Availability: The appropriation remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota statute requirements.
Significance and Impacts
- This is a capital investment aimed at expanding housing and wraparound services for homeless families with children.
- It creates a dedicated facility and infrastructure to support these families in Cambridge and nearby areas.
- Oversight and project completion are guided by state law (Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642).
Key Terms and Concepts (for quick reference)
- General fund
- Appropriation
- Commissioner of employment and economic development
- New Pathways Inc.
- Regional shelter facility
- Comprehensive support services
- Families with children experiencing homelessness
- Cambridge
- Design, construct, furnish, equip
- Availability until completion or abandonment
- Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642
Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - grant - capital investment - shelter facility - homelessness - Cambridge - New Pathways Inc. - design - construction - furnishing - equipping - comprehensive support services - statute 16A.642
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee