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HF 771

Supplemental energy assistance funding provided, annual report required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kaela Berg and 11 co-sponsors

HF 771 would add supplemental funding for energy assistance and require an annual report on program activity and outcomes, with appropriations to support it.

Author added Xiong
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Bill Summary · HF 771

Summary of HF 771 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Purpose and Intent

HF 771 seeks to provide supplemental energy assistance funding, establish annual reporting related to energy assistance, and authorize the appropriation of funds for these purposes. The bill appears aimed at enhancing financial support for households facing energy costs and ensuring ongoing accountability through reporting.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Supplemental Energy Assistance Funding

    • The bill authorizes additional (supplemental) funding dedicated to energy assistance programs. This is intended to supplement existing energy assistance resources to help eligible residents manage energy-related expenses.

  • Annual Reporting Requirement

    • HF 771 requires an annual report related to energy assistance. The report is likely to cover program activity, funding utilization, targeting and outcomes, and related metrics to improve transparency and oversight. Specific reporting elements are not detailed in available information, but the requirement implies regular public documentation of program performance.

  • Appropriations

    • The bill includes money appropriated for the purposes described (supplemental energy assistance funding and related activities). The exact dollar amounts, funding sources, and distribution mechanisms are not specified in the provided summary, but the intent is to allocate resources to energy assistance efforts.

Who or What Would Be Affected

  • Households and Individuals Eligible for Energy Assistance

    • Residents who qualify for energy assistance programs would benefit from additional funding support, potentially leading to reduced energy bills or arrearage relief.

  • State Agencies and Administration

    • State agencies responsible for administering energy assistance programs would implement the supplemental funding, manage disbursements, and compile the annual report.

  • Audiences for the Annual Report

    • Legislators, policymakers, and the public would have access to the annual reporting on energy assistance activities and outcomes.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and Referred

    • Introduced on February 13, 2025, and referred to the Energy Finance and Policy committee for consideration.

  • Author and Sponsors

    • Primary author (as of action history) includes Xiong with co-authors and a broad slate of sponsors, including Katie Jones, Kaela Berg, Alex Falconer, Cedrick Frazier, Jess Hanson, Nathan Coulter, Mike Howard, Anquam Mahamoud, Athena Hollins, Larry Kraft, Ethan Cha, and Liz Reyer.

  • Recent Status (as of available data)

    • The latest action (March 25, 2026) notes the addition of author Xiong; the bill had earlier activity in 2025. No enactment date or committee passage is provided in the summary.

Additional Considerations

  • The exact funding levels, eligibility criteria, duration, and administration details are not specified in the available information. If enacted, the bill would likely require accompanying fiscal notes, definitions of “supplemental” funds, and alignment with existing energy assistance programs and state budget processes.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the full fiscal details, define eligibility criteria, or compare HF 771 to current Minnesota energy assistance programs using the bill’s text or fiscal notes.

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

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