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HF 1907

Youthprise funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cedrick Frazier and 3 co-sponsors

HF 1907 would appropriate funds to Youthprise via the Department of Employment and Economic Development to support youth programs and empowerment in Minnesota.

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Bill Summary · HF 1907

Summary of HF 1907 — Youthprise funding provided, and money appropriated

Quick facts

  • Bill number: HF 1907
  • Title: Youthprise funding provided, and money appropriated
  • Subject: Employment and Economic Development Department
  • Introduced: March 5, 2025
  • Status: Author added Huot (on March 6, 2025)
  • Committees: Referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
  • Related bill: SF 2539 (companion)
  • Version context: Minnesota Legislature – introductory content available; no substantive text provided in the provided materials

Purpose and intent

Based on the bill’s title, HF 1907 is intended to provide funding for Youthprise and to appropriate money for related activities. Youthprise is a Minnesota nonprofit organization focused on youth empowerment and related programs. The bill would place the funding within the scope of the Employment and Economic Development Department (EED) or programs overseen by EED, consistent with the bill’s subject matter. The provided materials do not include the specific purposes, programmatic goals, or allocation criteria beyond the general objective of funding Youthprise.

Key provisions (as indicated by the available information)

  • Provisions would authorize and/or direct appropriations to Youthprise for identified programs or initiatives.
  • The funding would be administered within or alongside the Employment and Economic Development Department framework (subject to EED oversight or alignment).
  • Specifics such as funding amounts, eligible activities, duration of the funding, reporting requirements, or performance metrics are not detailed in the provided text.

Note: The exact language, allocation mechanisms, match requirements (if any), reporting obligations, and oversight provisions are not included in the provided materials, so the precise scope of the bill’s provisions cannot be stated here.

Fiscal impact (unknown from the provided text)

  • The bill would involve a state appropriation to support Youthprise activities.
  • The magnitude of the funding, source (general fund or dedicated funds), fiscal years affected, and any ongoing vs. one-time funding are not specified in the information available.

Affected stakeholders

  • Youthprise (primary beneficiary and implementing partner)
  • Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (oversight, administration, or coordination role)
  • Youth programs and youth-serving organizations in Minnesota
  • Minnesota taxpayers and state budget processes (through appropriation)

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: March 5, 2025
  • First reading: March 5, 2025
  • Author addition: Huot (March 6, 2025)
  • Referral: Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
  • Companion legislation: SF 2539 (indicating parallel consideration in another chamber)

Practical considerations and next steps

  • Monitor amendments for the specific funding amount, eligible uses, oversight, and reporting requirements.
  • Compare HF 1907 with its companion SF 2539 to understand potential differences in terms or language between the two chambers.
  • Await committee hearings to learn how the bill would be implemented in practice, including any fiscal notes or impact statements.
  • Stakeholders may wish to prepare testimony on program goals, anticipated outcomes for youth employment and economic opportunity, and accountability measures.

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

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