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HF 816

Phoenix Correspondence Commission funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mike Wiener

Authorizes and appropriates funds for the Phoenix Correspondence Commission within the Administration Department to support its operations.

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 816

HF 816 — Phoenix Correspondence Commission funding provided, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 816 is a Minnesota House file introduced on March 6, 2025, with the stated aim of providing funding and appropriations for the Phoenix Correspondence Commission within the Administration Department. The bill’s title indicates an appropriation to support the Commission, but the accompanying summary available here does not include specific funding amounts or program details.

Purpose and Intent

  • Primary objective: Authorize funding for the Phoenix Correspondence Commission and appropriate funds to support its operations.
  • The bill’s title suggests the focus is on funding and financial support rather than statutory creation or major structural changes. Specific mission, duties, or programmatic activities of the Phoenix Correspondence Commission are not described in the materials provided.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

  • Authorize and appropriate money to the Phoenix Correspondence Commission within the Administration Department.
  • The exact appropriation amount, funding mechanism (general fund vs. dedicated fund), duration, and programmatic constraints are not included in the provided text.
  • The bill’s full text would detail grant terms, reporting requirements, eligibility criteria, and any passthrough or matching requirements, if applicable.

Note: The version content provided with HF 816 includes unrelated text from a form about a transfer-on-death deed, which does not pertain to this bill. The extraneous content appears to be a formatting artifact and not part of HF 816’s substantive provisions.

Fiscal Impact

  • Given the title, HF 816 would have a financial impact by allocating funds to the Phoenix Correspondence Commission. Specific dollar amounts, fiscal years, and any ongoing vs. one-time funding are not supplied in the available material.
  • Without numeric appropriations, the impact on the General Fund, state agencies, or program operations remains undetermined pending the bill’s text and any proposed amendments.

Procedural History and Status

  • Introduced: March 6, 2025.
  • Status: “Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy.” Note: Legislative actions also show a separate entry on February 17, 2025, indicating introduction and first reading with the same referral, and on March 6, 2025, another introduction with a referral to Judiciary. This reflects a discrepancy in the provided data; the formal status in the official record should be clarified.
  • Next steps: If advanced, HF 816 would proceed through committee hearings (likely in State Government Finance and Policy, and potentially Judiciary) to consider funding specifics, amendments, and reporting requirements, followed by floor votes in the House.

Sponsors and Related Bills

  • Primary sponsor: CROKEN.
  • Related bill: SF 347 (companion in the Senate).

Affected Parties

  • Primary affected entity: Phoenix Correspondence Commission (funding recipient and potentially program administrators).
  • Administrative oversight: Minnesota Administration Department (as the bill references funding administered through this department).
  • Broader fiscal context: Any approved appropriation would impact state budgeting and potential allocations within the General Fund or designated accounts as specified in the final bill.

Notes for Readers

  • Availability of the full bill text is essential to understanding the precise funding amounts, terms, duration, accountability measures, and reporting requirements.
  • The discrepancy in committee referrals should be reconciled with the official legislative records for HF 816.

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

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