Bill > SF2630

This bill converts the existing Governor's Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota into a formal Age-Friendly Minnesota Council, establishing its structure, membership, and operational guidelines. The council will consist of 15 voting members, including representatives from various state agencies like the Minnesota Board on Aging, Department of Commerce, and Department of Health, as well as six public members appointed by the governor to represent diverse perspectives such as older adults, caregivers, and Tribal communities. The council's key duties include elevating the voices of older adults, promoting equity, identifying collaboration opportunities across services and agencies, and making policy recommendations to advance age-friendly initiatives. The bill also creates two new grant programs: age-friendly community grants to help localities develop supportive structures and services for older residents, and technical assistance grants to support communities in applying for and implementing age-friendly projects. The bill appropriates $1.5 million for community grants and $863,000 for technical assistance grants in each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027, and extends the existing council's expiration date from 2027 to 2025 while ensuring a smooth transition to the new council structure. Starting in 2026, the council will be required to publish a biennial public report detailing its activities, grant outcomes, and recommendations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2630&ssn=0&y=2025