Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF2876

Introduced
3/13/23  

Caption

Board on Aging Native American elders coordinator position modified, and money appropriated.

Impact

The impact of HF2876 on state laws includes the appropriation of funds specifically allocated for the new coordinator position, providing $300,000 for the fiscal years 2024 and 2025. This funding will facilitate the development of essential programs aimed at serving Native American elders in Minnesota. Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a framework that allows for comprehensive assessments and planning around the needs of these elders, potentially leading to a paradigm shift towards more inclusive and tribal-focused service delivery.

Summary

House File 2876 aims to modify the existing Native American elders coordinator position within the Minnesota Board on Aging. This bill proposes the establishment of a dedicated coordinator role, intended to enhance coordination with the National Indian Council on Aging and to create a comprehensive service system specifically tailored for Native American elders. The bill recognizes Native American elders as individuals over 55 years old who are enrolled in a federally recognized Tribe, establishing a clear definition to guide the implementation of supportive services.

Contention

Some points of contention surrounding HF2876 include the effective allocation of funds and the potential challenges in coordinating services across various tribal nations. Critics may express concerns about whether $600,000 over two fiscal years is sufficient to establish a robust support system or if additional resources will be required. Furthermore, ensuring compliance with the diverse needs of multiple tribes while maintaining effective operational oversight could lead to discussion about the scope and execution of the programs and initiatives proposed in this bill.

Companion Bills

MN SF2945

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Previously Filed As

MN SF2945

Board on Aging Native American elders coordinator position modification and appropriation

MN HF2267

Medical assistance payment rate modified for dually certified organization serving American Indians and Alaska Natives, Indian Health Board grant provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF5280

Disability services, aging services, substance use disorder services, and priority admissions and civil commitment provisions modified; Direct Care and Treatment executive board, human services response contingency account, Homelessness and Housing Support Office, workgroups, and councils established; studies and reports required; rulemaking provided; and money appropriated.

MN SF2398

Department of Children, Youth, and Families establishment; children's cabinet modification; appropriating money

MN SF2979

State government appropriations provisions modifications

MN HF1875

American Indian education provided for all students, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF1403

Aging, disability, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and statewide opioid litigation laws modified and established.

MN HF2900

Child care, child safety and permanency, child support, economic assistance, deep poverty, housing and homelessness, behavioral health, medical education and research cost account, MinnesotaCare, Tribal Elder Office, background studies, and licensing governing provisions modified; and money appropriated.

MN HF2910

Various child care, health, human services, and housing governing provisions modified; forecast adjustments made; technical and conforming changes made; funds allocated; grants established; reports required; and money transferred and appropriated.

MN HF1198

Child care assistance expanded, grants and rules regarding children's mental health expanded and modified, transition to community initiative modified, staff training requirements modified, covered transportation services modified, coverage of clinical care coordination modified, children's long-term stays in emergency room rules modified, rural family response and stabilization services pilot program established, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

MN HF1875

American Indian education provided for all students, report required, and money appropriated.

MN SF1905

American Indian education for all students establishment and appropriation

MN HF1659

American Indian incarcerated individuals cultural program modified, community supervision reporting requirements clarified, federal law enforcement agents who transport persons exempted from definition of protective agent, and obsolete civil commitment law regarding incarcerated individuals with mental illness repealed.

MN SF2945

Board on Aging Native American elders coordinator position modification and appropriation

MN HF2094

Minnesota Migration Act established, account established, funding provided to study and provide reparation grants, report required, and money appropriated.

MN SF2368

Minnesota Migration Act establishment; study of and reparation grant appropriation for American descendants of chattel slavery who reside in Minnesota

MN SF2980

Minnesota Migration Act and Minnesota Migration Act account establishment and appropriation

MN HF2397

Minnesota Migration Act and account established, report required, funding provided to study and provide reparation grants for American descendants of chattel slavery who reside in state, and money appropriated.