Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

Minnesota Senate Bill SF13

Introduced

6/9/25

Refer

6/9/25

Caption

State agency continuing operations appropriation if a bill to fund the operations of that agency had not been enacted by July 1, 2025

Impact

The implications of SF13 are significant in terms of state financial management and operational stability for agencies. The bill is designed to prevent potential gaps in funding that could arise from delays in the legislative process, ensuring that agencies can continue to serve the public without interruption. This is particularly critical in sectors where continuous operations are necessary, such as health, education, and public safety. By ensuring that funds are available if new appropriations are stalled, the bill acts as a safeguard against financial unpredictability.

Summary

SF13 is a legislative bill that addresses the funding operations of state agencies in Minnesota. The bill stipulates that if a corresponding funding bill has not been enacted by July 1, 2025, appropriations will be made to ensure the continued operation of state agencies through July 31, 2025. This ensures that agencies can maintain essential services without disruption while awaiting new budget allocations. The appropriated amounts will either be at the base level determined by prior fiscal forecasts or an average of the previous fiscal year's appropriations spread over the month.

Contention

However, there are standard concerns regarding reliance on such appropriations. Some legislators may question the effectiveness of auto-appropriation measures, fearing they might reduce accountability and oversight regarding how state funds are allocated and spent. Critics argue that this could lead to inefficient use of resources or complacency in the legislative budget process. Nonetheless, supporters believe that this approach fosters stability and ensures that essential services are not jeopardized due to administrative delays.

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Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MN SF3529

State agency continuing operations appropriation if a bill to fund that agency has not been enacted by July 1, 2025

MN SF176

State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations appropriation

MN SF1219

Office of the Inspector General establishment; requiring a fraud hotline; Requiring agencies to halt payment when fraud is suspected; elimination of agency based offices of inspector general; appropriation

MN HF1370

State agency and project funding provided from the clean water and parks and trails funds, and money appropriated.

MN HF2179

State Patrol aircraft purchases and operations funding provided, and money appropriated.

MN HF2438

Taxation bill; financing and operation of state and local government provided.

MN SF2362

University of Minnesota operations and maintenance appropriation

MN HF3243

Paid leave call center required to be fully operational on January 1, 2026.

MN SF859

Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency grant appropriation

MN SF3242

Interfaith Action shelter operations and programming appropriation

Similar Bills

MD SB282

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB390

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2027)

MD HB350

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

MD SB319

Budget Bill (Fiscal Year 2026)

PA HB1330

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of certain agencies of the Executive Department for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.

PA SB160

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025; and to provide for the additional appropriation of Federal and State funds to the Executive and Legislative Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.

PA SB1220

To provide appropriations from the General Fund for the expenses of the Executive, Legislative and Judicial Departments of the Commonwealth, the public debt and the public schools for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide appropriations from special funds and accounts to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026; to provide for the appropriation of Federal funds to the Executive and Judicial Departments for the fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.