Bill > SF2809

This bill appropriates a total of $200,000 ($100,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture for mental health and farm safety programs. The funding is specifically designated to support mental health outreach and support services for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural community members. The mental health support may include establishing a 24-hour hotline, reducing stigma around mental health issues, and providing educational resources. The bill also includes a special provision that allows any unspent funds from fiscal year 2026 to remain available until June 30, 2027, which is an exception to the typical state budget rule that unencumbered funds cancel at the end of a fiscal year. These appropriations will be administered under Minnesota Statutes, section 17.1195, which likely contains the existing framework for agricultural mental health and safety programs.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2809&ssn=0&y=2025