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HF 1146

Minnesota SNAP step up for seniors program established, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Esther Agbaje and 8 co-sponsors

Creates the Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors program and authorizes funding to boost seniors' food security and nutrition benefits.

Author added Fischer
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Bill Summary · HF 1146

HF 1146 Summary — Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors Program Established, and Money Appropriated

Overview

HF 1146 proposes to establish a Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors Program and to appropriate funds to support it. The bill’s title indicates a targeted enhancement to the state’s SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) designed specifically for senior citizens. The bill is currently in the introduction stage with multiple authors added over consecutive days in March 2025. A Senate companion bill exists as SF 1110.

Purpose and Intent

  • Create a formal, dedicated program within Minnesota’s SNAP framework aimed at improving nutrition and food security for seniors.
  • Provide state funding to support the program, with details to be specified in the bill’s provisions.
  • Align with efforts to address seniors’ cost-of-living challenges and potential gaps in SNAP benefits for older adults.

Key Provisions (Based on Available Information)

  • Establishment of a Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors Program.
  • Authority to appropriate funds to support the program (specific amounts and line-item details are not provided in the information available here).
  • The bill is expected to outline administration, eligibility criteria, benefit design or enhancements, reporting, and evaluation requirements, but those specifics are not included in the provided materials.

Note: The exact design features—such as who qualifies, how benefits are increased, duration, program oversight, and interaction with existing SNAP rules—will be defined in the bill’s full text.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Senior SNAP participants and potentially a broader senior population through program-eligibility adjustments or outreach.
  • Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), which administers SNAP, and state agencies involved in nutrition assistance programs.
  • Community organizations and service providers serving senior populations who may engage with or administer aspects of the program.
  • State taxpayers, due to the appropriation of funds.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: February 19, 2025.
  • Legislative actions (illustrative):
    • 2025-02-19: Introduction and first reading, referred to Children and Families Finance and Policy.
    • 2025-03-03, 03-05, 03-11, 03-13: Additional authors added (Xiong, Greene, Freiberg, Kraft; Virnig; Agbaje; Fischer).
  • Status: Author added Fischer.
  • Related: SF 1110 is the Senate companion bill.

Fiscal Considerations

  • The bill explicitly contemplates an appropriation to fund the program. Specific dollar amounts, funding sources, and fiscal impact analyses are not provided in the available materials.

Next Steps for Readers

  • Review the full text of HF 1146 to understand eligibility, benefit design, administration, reporting requirements, and any sunset or renewal provisions.
  • Compare HF 1146 with its Senate companion SF 1110 to track progress and potential differences.
  • Monitor committee hearings (Children and Families Finance and Policy) for amendments, fiscal notes, and stakeholder input.

If you’d like, I can assemble a side-by-side comparison of HF 1146 and SF 1110 once the full texts are available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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