Expiration date of caregiver support program appropriations extended.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Gottfried and 1 co-sponsor

Extends the expiration date for appropriations for the Caregiver Support Program, keeping current funding available longer without new funding.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Human Services Finance and Policy

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Purpose

HF 3116 seeks to extend the expiration date of appropriations for the Caregiver Support Program. The bill aims to provide longer funding continuity for programs and services that assist caregivers, ensuring that financial support authorized by prior legislative action remains available beyond its current expiration date.

Key Provisions

Extension of expiration date: The primary provision extends the expiration date for appropriations dedicated to the Caregiver Support Program. This means funds previously earmarked for caregiver supports would remain available for use for a longer period.

Program scope unchanged: The bill does not propose changing the CAREgiver Support Program’s objectives, eligibility, or service delivery model. It focuses specifically on extending the time frame in which appropriations can be expended.

No new appropriation amount specified: Based on the available information, HF 3116 does not appear to authorize additional funding beyond extending the expiration date of existing appropriations. It maintains the current appropriation levels but prolongs their availability.

Affected Parties

Caregivers and recipients of caregiver support services: Individuals who rely on services funded through the Caregiver Support Program would benefit from continued funding availability.

State agencies and program administrators: Agencies responsible for administering the Caregiver Support Program would need to adjust budgeting, reporting, and possibly grant timelines to align with the extended expiration date.

Taxpayers and Minnesota residents: By extending the expiration date, the ongoing use of established funds may impact budget planning and long-range fiscal projections.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introductory action: HF 3116 was introduced and assigned to the House committee on Human Services Finance and Policy on April 7, 2025.

Next steps: The bill would typically proceed through committee deliberations, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Minnesota House. If passed, it would move to the Senate and undergo a similar process, with any differences resolved in a conference committee if needed.

Effective date: The summary does not specify an immediate effective date, but the practical effect would be to retime the expiration of the current appropriations rather than creating new funding.

Notes

The bill’s sponsors include Co-sponsors David Gottfried and Josiah Hill.

The bill language, fiscal note, and any amendments would provide more precise details on the new expiration date and any related fiscal impact or reporting requirements.

If you’d like, I can pull the bill’s text and summarize any fiscal notes or amendments for more precise dates and dollar figures.

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