HF 2374

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 02/25/2014 02:27pm

A bill for an act
relating to energy; appropriating money for low-income home energy heating
assistance.

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

Section 1. new text begin LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM;
SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin (a) $20,000,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2014 from the general fund to the
commissioner of commerce for the purpose of providing additional heating assistance
through the low-income home energy assistance program under United States Code, title
42, sections 8621 to 8630, and Minnesota Statutes, section 216C.02, subdivision 1. Any
unspent balance available on June 30, 2014, cancels to the general fund.
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new text begin (b) The funding provided in this section is intended to supplement, and not replace,
any federal or other funding existing or otherwise available for heating assistance in
Minnesota.
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new text begin (c) The commissioner shall disburse the funds provided in this section in a manner
consistent with the requirements of the federal low-income home energy assistance
program under United States Code, title 42, sections 8621 to 8630.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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