The bill establishes a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) contingency appropriation within Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 142F.05, by adding a new subdivision. This new provision allows for the appropriation of up to $20,000,000 per week for a maximum of six weeks from the general fund to the commissioner of children, youth, and families. This funding is intended for distribution to SNAP recipients in the event of a full or partial federal government shutdown that results in lapsed appropriations to the United States Department of Agriculture, and if the federal SNAP contingency reserve fund is insufficient to cover the lapse.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for calculating the weekly appropriation based on the previous month's federal SNAP allocation to Minnesota. It also includes a mechanism for transferring necessary funds from the budget reserve to the general fund if the general fund balance is inadequate to cover the appropriation. Furthermore, the commissioner is required to submit a report within 90 days of any appropriation under this subdivision, detailing the state SNAP contingency appropriations and expenditures to the relevant legislative committees.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 142F.05