This bill proposes a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256, that establishes a limit on appropriations for the Department of Human Services' central office. Specifically, it stipulates that any increase in appropriations from one fiscal year to the next cannot exceed four percent. This limitation is applicable only during fiscal years when both the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) inflation limits and specific percentage increase limits outlined in existing statutes are in effect.

The bill also includes an effective date for this new provision, which is set for July 1, 2026. This measure aims to provide fiscal restraint and ensure that increases in funding for the Department of Human Services' central office remain manageable and predictable.