SF849 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Outreach Program appropriation
Related bill: HF45
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- This bill would provide funding to support outreach for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Minnesota. The goal is to help eligible residents learn about and access SNAP benefits.
Main Provisions
- Section 1: The bill appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Outreach Program. The program is referenced under Minnesota Statutes section 142F.12.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The bill does not change how SNAP or the outreach program operates, but it provides explicit funding for two future fiscal years (FY2026 and FY2027) from the general fund to support outreach efforts.
- It ties the funding to the existing SNAP outreach framework described in Minnesota Statutes § 142F.12.
Rationale (implicit)
- By increasing outreach funding, the state aims to improve awareness and participation in SNAP, potentially helping more eligible individuals access benefits.
Relevant Terms - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Outreach Program - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - SNAP outreach - general fund - Commissioner of Children, Youth and Families - Minnesota Statutes § 142F.12 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| January 30, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Health and Human Services | |
| February 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Authors added | ||
| March 09, 2026 | Senate | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee