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HF 1837

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/08/2007

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to state government; appropriating money to support activities to help
people with disabilities relocate from nursing facilities to community settings.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; OPTIONS TOO DISABILITY SERVICES.
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new text begin (a) $75,000 for fiscal year 2008 and $75,000 for fiscal year 2009 are appropriated
from the general fund to the Minnesota State Council on Disability to continue the work
of the Options Too disability services interagency work group established under Laws
2005, First Special Session chapter 4, article 7, section 57. Funds shall be used to monitor
and assist the work group and the Options Too Steering Committee in the implementation
of the recommendations in the Options Too report dated February 15, 2007.
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new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, the Options Too Steering Committee shall consist of
the following members:
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new text begin (1) a representative from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency;
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new text begin (2) a representative from the Minnesota State Council on Disability;
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new text begin (3) a representative from the Department of Veterans Affairs;
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new text begin (4) a representative from the Department of Transportation; and
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new text begin (5) representatives from interested stakeholders including counties, local public
housing authorities, the Metropolitan Council, disability service providers, and disability
advocacy organizations who are appointed by the Minnesota State Council on Disability
for two-year terms.
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new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Laws 2005, First Special Session chapter 4, article 7, section
57, the interagency work group shall be administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency, the Minnesota State Council on Disability, and the Department of Transportation.
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new text begin (d) The Options Too Steering Committee shall report to the chairs of the health and
human services policy and finance committees of the senate and house of representatives
by October 15, 2007, and October 15, 2008, on the continued progress of the work group
towards implementing the recommendations in the Options Too report dated February
15, 2007.
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