Metropolitan Center for Independent Living appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sandy Pappas

Authorizes state capital funding to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living to expand accessible housing and services for people with disabilities in the Twin Cities metro.

Referred to Capital Investment

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Overview

SF 1334 is a Minnesota Senate bill introduced on February 13, 2025, titled “Metropolitan Center for Independent Living appropriation.” The bill is currently referred to the Capital Investment committee. A House companion is HF 1037. The bill focuses on funding related to housing and the Metropolitan Area, with the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) as the principal beneficiary.

Purpose and intent

The primary aim is to provide a state appropriation to MCIL, a Center for Independent Living serving the metropolitan area.

The bill sits within the Capital Investment framework, indicating the funding is intended for capital or infrastructure-related needs rather than general operating support.

The broader policy objective is to support housing-related accessibility and services for people with disabilities in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area.

Key provisions (as described by the bill’s title and status)

Authorization of state funding to MCIL for a specific capital project or set of capital needs (e.g., facilities, improvements, or related infrastructure) in a metropolitan-area context.

The exact appropriation amount, project scope, and conditions are not included in the summary provided here; the full bill text would specify dollar figures, procurement requirements, match requirements (if any), and implementation timelines.

As a Capital Investment bill, provisions may include project milestones, reporting requirements, and compliance with state capital funding rules.

Who is affected

Primary beneficiary: Metropolitan Center for Independent Living (MCIL) and its clients, including individuals with disabilities who rely on MCIL for independent living supports and accessible housing-related services.

Potential indirect beneficiaries: residents of the metro area who access improved or expanded accessible housing options or related services.

State actors: the Legislature and the Capital Investment committee, along with any state agencies involved in housing finance or disability services (e.g., Housing Finance Agency) as administering or oversight bodies.

Procedural and timeline considerations

Introduction and first reading occurred on February 13, 2025.

The bill has been referred to the Capital Investment committee for consideration, where hearings, amendments, and votes would take place.

A House companion (HF 1037) exists, indicating parallel consideration in the House; activity on HF 1037 could influence Senate action and potential conference committee discussions if differences arise.

Additional notes

The provided materials do not include the specific appropriation amount, project details, or any attached conditions. For a complete understanding, review the full text of SF 1334 and the accompanying fiscal note, as well as the companion HF 1037.

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