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HF 1990

Minnesota Volunteerism Innovation Board established, grants required, report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Freiberg

Creates the Minnesota Volunteerism Innovation Board, funds grants to boost volunteer programs, and requires a legislative report on outcomes and program spending.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1990

Summary of HF 1990 (Minnesota)

Overview

HF 1990 proposes to establish the Minnesota Volunteerism Innovation Board, require grants to support volunteerism initiatives, mandate a report on activities or outcomes, and appropriate funds to support the program. The bill is currently at introduction and first reading and has been referred to the State Government Finance and Policy committee. Introduced on March 6, 2025.

Purpose and Rationale

  • Create a formal state-enabled body to promote and innovate volunteerism across Minnesota.
  • Provide grant funding to support programs, initiatives, or pilots that enhance volunteer engagement and effectiveness.
  • Ensure accountability and transparency through a mandated reporting process.
  • Allocate state funds to operationalize the board and its grant programs.

Key Provisions (as inferred from the title)

Note: The text of the bill is not provided here; the following are anticipated elements based on the title and common structure of similar bills.

  • Establishment of the Minnesota Volunteerism Innovation Board (the Board).
  • Definition of Board duties, scope of authority, and governance (e.g., appointment processes, terms, quorum, meetings).
  • Creation or administration of a grant program to support volunteerism initiatives (eligibility, application process, award criteria, and reporting on outcomes).
  • Requirement to submit a report to the Legislature (timeline, content requirements such as program results, expenditures, and recommendations).
  • Financial provisions indicating an appropriation of money to fund the Board and its activities.
  • Administrative and procedural provisions (e.g., relationship to existing state agencies, staffing, and reporting deadlines).

Affected Parties

  • State government and the designated state agency or department overseeing the Board.
  • Nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, faith-based organizations, and local governments applying for or receiving grant funding.
  • Minnesota residents participating in or impacted by volunteer programs and civic initiatives.

Fiscal Considerations

  • A new appropriation is anticipated to fund the Board’s operations and grant program.
  • Details on funding levels, duration, and compliance requirements would be specified in the bill’s fiscal notes and enacted text.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current status: Introduction and first reading; referral to State Government Finance and Policy.
  • Next steps: Committee hearings, potential amendments, further readings, and floor votes. If advanced, a fiscal note would accompany any grant programs and administration costs.

Potential Impacts

  • Establishment of a centralized mechanism to support and scale volunteerism innovation in Minnesota.
  • Potential increase in grants to organizations enhancing volunteer engagement and capacity.
  • Enhanced reporting and accountability regarding public investments in volunteer initiatives.

Notes

  • The summary reflects information available from the bill’s title and status. The full text is needed to provide detailed provisions, eligibility criteria, grant amounts, reporting specifics, and exact governance structures.

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

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