This bill establishes a Human Services Systems Modernization Advisory Council and a Legislative Commission on Human Services Systems in Minnesota, which will oversee the modernization of human services systems. It creates a Human Services Systems Modernization Fund to finance multiyear modernization activities, ensuring that at least $50 million is maintained in the fund. The commissioner of information technology services is required to develop a multiyear modernization plan by March 1, 2027, prioritizing projects that enhance interoperability and reduce administrative burdens. The bill also emphasizes the need for consultation with the advisory council before launching major projects that affect counties or federally recognized Indian Tribes.

Additionally, the bill appropriates significant funds for various initiatives aimed at updating information technology systems and improving service delivery within the human services sector. It allocates $9,660,000 for improvements to the MAXIS and METS systems, $11,413,000 for various IT projects, and $15,000,000 for technology modernization focused on fraud prevention and detection. A transfer of $49,999,000 from the general fund to the modernization fund is mandated for fiscal year 2027, with base transfer amounts set for the following years. The commission is required to submit annual reports on fund balances and project statuses, and it is set to expire on December 31, 2033.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16A.152