SF 5307

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 04/05/2024 10:12am

A bill for an act
relating to homelessness; establishing a working group on simplifying supportive
housing resources; providing for appointments; requiring a report.

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

Section 1. new text begin WORKING GROUP ON SIMPLIFYING SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
RESOURCES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin A working group on simplifying supportive housing
resources is established to streamline access, eligibility, and administration of state-funded
supportive housing resources for people experiencing homelessness.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The working group must prioritize membership from
individuals and organizations that use or administer state-funded supportive housing resources
and must include the following:
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new text begin (1) the commissioner of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency or designee;
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new text begin (2) the commissioner of human services or designee;
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new text begin (3) two representatives from the Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless;
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new text begin (4) one representative from the Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors network;
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new text begin (5) one representative from the Minnesota Housing Stability Coalition;
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new text begin (6) one representative from the Healthcare for Housing Coalition;
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new text begin (7) one representative from Hearth Connection;
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new text begin (8) one representative from Center City Housing;
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new text begin (9) one representative from Divine Konnections;
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new text begin (10) one representative from The Link;
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new text begin (11) one representative from the Phia T. Xiong & Jeff D. Spencer Foundation;
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new text begin (12) one representative from the Minnesota Tribal Collaborative;
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new text begin (13) one representative from Hennepin County;
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new text begin (14) one representative from St. Louis County;
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new text begin (15) one member from the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the
house; and
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new text begin (16) one member from the senate appointed by the senate majority leader.
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new text begin (b) The members listed in paragraph (a), clauses (3) to (14), must be appointed by the
commissioner of human services.
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new text begin (c) All appointing authorities must make their appointments to the working group by
July 1, 2024.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin (a) The working group must study supportive housing resources to
streamline access, eligibility, and administration of state-funded supportive housing resources
for people experiencing homelessness, including the following programs:
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new text begin (1) the housing support program;
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new text begin (2) long-term homeless supportive services;
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new text begin (3) housing with supports for adults with serious mental illness;
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new text begin (4) the housing trust fund; and
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new text begin (5) other capital and operating funds administered by the Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency.
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new text begin (b) In studying supportive housing resources, the working group must identify the
processes, procedures, and technological or personnel resources that would be necessary to
enable the state, county or Tribal agencies, and providers responsible for administering
public supportive housing funds to meet the following goals:
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new text begin (1) reduce administrative complexities;
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new text begin (2) enhance equity and accessibility;
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new text begin (3) streamline and simplify eligibility criteria, paperwork, and funding distribution; and
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new text begin (4) accelerate the transition of individuals from homelessness to sustainable long-term
solutions.
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new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Compensation. new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 15.059, subdivision
3, members of the working group shall not be compensated.
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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Meetings; facilitation. new text end

new text begin (a) The Management Analysis Division of Minnesota
Management and Budget shall facilitate the working group and convene the first meeting
by July 15, 2024.
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new text begin (b) The working group must meet at regular intervals as often as necessary to fulfill the
duties under subdivision 3.
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new text begin (c) Meetings of the working group are subject to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law
under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13D.
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new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Consultation. new text end

new text begin The working group must consult with other individuals and
organizations that have expertise and experience in providing supportive services that may
assist the working group in fulfilling its responsibilities, including entities engaging in
additional external stakeholder input from those with lived experience of homelessness and
administrators of state-funded supportive housing not included on the working group.
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new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Report required. new text end

new text begin The working group shall submit a final report by November
27, 2024, to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over housing and homelessness finance and policy detailing the recommendations
to streamline access, eligibility, and administration of state-funded supportive housing
resources for people experiencing homelessness. The report shall include draft legislation
required to implement the proposed legislation.
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new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The working group expires upon submission of the final report
required under subdivision 7, or January 10, 2025, whichever is later.
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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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