HF 475

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/14/2011 10:36am

A bill for an act
relating to human services; appropriating money to food shelves and for food
stamp outreach.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin FOOD SHELF PROGRAMS.
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new text begin $500,000 for fiscal year 2011 and $500,000 for fiscal year 2012 are appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of human services for food shelf programs
under Minnesota Statutes, section 256E.34. This appropriation shall become part of the
base appropriation for this purpose.
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Sec. 2. new text begin FOOD STAMP OUTREACH.
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new text begin $500,000 in fiscal year 2011 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2012 are appropriated
from the general fund to the commissioner of human services for purposes of Minnesota
Statutes, section 256.8799, specifically for food stamp outreach grants to food shelves for
outreach training, equipment, and increased staff to work with clients.
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