Bill
HF 2911
HF 2911 would provide state grant funds to YWCA St. Paul for its housing program, administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency to expand and sustain housing services.
HF 2911 — YWCA St. Paul housing program grant funding provided, and money appropriated
Overview
- Bill number and title: HF 2911, “YWCA St. Paul housing program grant funding provided, and money appropriated.”
- Purpose (per bill title): To provide state funding in the form of a grant to YWCA St. Paul for a housing program, with the appropriation described in the bill.
- Status: Introduction and first reading; referred to the House Committee on Housing Finance and Policy.
- Introduced: March 27, 2025.
- Relationship: Companion bill SF 3328 (Senate).
What the bill would do
- Provide an appropriation: HF 2911 would authorize and specify state funds to be granted to YWCA St. Paul for a housing program.
- Targeted recipient: YWCA St. Paul would be the grant recipient, with funding designated for the operation or expansion of a housing program operated by the organization.
- Administration and oversight: The topic areas indicate funding under the purview of housing appropriations and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (or the state housing finance framework) would administer the grant, consistent with existing practice for housing program funding. The bill text would detail grant terms, reporting, and accountability requirements (e.g., performance metrics, periodic reports) if included.
- Scope and duration: The available information does not specify the grant amount, duration, or eligibility criteria beyond the targeted recipient and program focus. The bill, once fully drafted, would define these parameters.
Who would be affected
- Primary beneficiary: YWCA St. Paul, which would receive the grant to support its housing program.
- Affected state entities: The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency or the state housing agency responsible for administering housing grants and related programs would implement and monitor the grant, subject to any administrative rules.
- Public impact: Potential improvements in access to housing services or capacity through YWCA St. Paul’s program, contributing to statewide housing goals.
Fiscal and procedural notes
- Fiscal impact: Not stated in the information provided. The exact appropriation amount, funding source, and fiscal year impact would be specified in the bill text.
- Procedural timeline: After introduction and first reading, HF 2911 would move to the Housing Finance and Policy committee for consideration, where amendments and hearings would occur before potential floor action.
- Related legislation: Companion SF 3328 exists in the Senate, which likely tracks similar provisions.
Potential implications
- If enacted, the bill would formalize and fund a targeted housing program administered through the state’s housing framework, supporting YWCA St. Paul’s efforts to address housing needs. Specific outcomes depend on the enacted appropriation level, program design, and reporting requirements.
Note: The summary reflects the information available from the bill description. Full details, including exact funding amounts, program terms, and reporting requirements, will appear in the bill’s official text and subsequent fiscal notes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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