SF1335 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Centers for independent living appropriation
Related bill: HF1326
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill provides funding related to vocational rehabilitation by appropriating money from the state general fund to support grants to centers for independent living. The grants would be administered by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development and distributed under Minnesota Statutes section 268A.11, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
Main Provisions
- Section 1 establishes a general-fund appropriation (line item 7011000) for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
- The money is to be used for grants to centers for independent living (CILs).
- The grants are to be made under Minnesota Statutes section 268A.11.
- Administration and distribution of the funds would be handled by the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Introduces a new or specified general-fund appropriation to fund grants to centers for independent living as part of the state’s vocational rehabilitation framework.
- Places the funding and oversight within the existing CIL grant program authorized by MN Stat 268A.11, directed through the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
Section references (from text)
- Section 1: Centers for Independent Living Appropriation
- Fiscal years: 2026 and 2027
- Governing statute: Minnesota Statutes section 268A.11
Relevant terms - vocational rehabilitation - centers for independent living (CILs) - grants - general fund - commissioner of employment and economic development - Minnesota Statutes section 268A.11 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - appropriation - line item 7011000
Past committee meetings
- Jobs and Economic Development on: February 17, 2025 12:30
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 13, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Jobs and Economic Development | |
| February 20, 2025 | Senate | Action | Authors added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee