Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF5200

Introduced
4/2/24  

Caption

Working group on simplifying supportive housing resources established, appointments provided, and report required.

Impact

This bill has the potential to significantly impact state laws relating to homelessness and public housing policy. It mandates a collaborative approach among various stakeholders, including representatives from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless, and several other groups. The working group's findings and recommendations will be vital in shaping future legislation and regulations concerning supportive housing, with an emphasis on addressing systemic barriers and improving accessibility to vital resources for homeless populations.

Summary

House File 5200 establishes a working group tasked with simplifying the supportive housing resources within the state of Minnesota. The primary goal of the bill is to streamline access, eligibility, and administration of state-funded supportive housing resources for individuals experiencing homelessness. By bringing together various stakeholders from organizations that administer these resources, the working group aims to identify and propose necessary improvements to current practices, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and reach of supportive housing programs.

Contention

While the bill is generally seen as a positive step towards addressing homelessness, there may be points of contention regarding its implementation. Critics might argue about the effectiveness of the proposed working group's efforts, particularly in assessing whether the representatives' composition truly reflects the needs of those experiencing homelessness. Additionally, stakeholders may debate the extent of the proposed changes and their potential repercussions on existing programs and funding distributions, especially if such changes necessitate reallocations or modifications to already established supportive housing services.

Companion Bills

MN SF5307

Similar To Simplifying supportive housing resources working group establishment

Previously Filed As

MN SF5307

Simplifying supportive housing resources working group establishment

MN HF5225

Guardianship task force established, appointments provided, and report required.

MN HF4194

Housing; prior appropriations modified, new programs established and existing programs modified, housing infrastructure bond eligible uses expanded, housing infrastructure bond issuance authorized, working group and task force established, reports required, and money appropriated.

MN HF4046

Minnesota Commission for Equitable Health Care Services established, reports required, appointments provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF2038

Waiver Reimagine requirements modified, Legislative Task Force on Waiver Reimagine established, appointments made, and report required.

MN HF3744

Read Act amended, working group established, supplemental funding provided, reports required, 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 HF3495

Mental and behavioral health care provisions modified including service standards, adult and child mental health services grants, substance use disorder services, supportive housing, and provider certification and reimbursement; reports required; and money appropriated.

MN HF3644

Working group on local candidate campaign finance reporting established, report required, and money appropriated.

MN HF1946

Supportive housing provisions modified.

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