The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116P.08, subdivision 4, to modify the requirements for expenditures from the emerging issues account. It specifies that the commission must recommend an annual or biennial legislative bill for appropriations from the trust fund, which must be submitted to the governor for inclusion in the budget. Additionally, the commission is allowed to recommend regional block grants to partner with local organizations for addressing unique needs and leveraging funding sources.

Significantly, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the emerging issues account. It establishes that expenditures from this account must be made in accordance with the commission's strategic plan and requires recommendations for expenditures to receive an affirmative vote from at least 15 members of the commission. The previous language that stated the commission could recommend the establishment of the account has been deleted, and the new requirements for expenditure recommendations and legislative committee involvement have been inserted.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 116P.08