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HF 197MINNESOTASession 2025-2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Minnesota House Bill 197 Proposes State Funding for Duluth Food Bank Expansion

Original title: Duluth; food bank facility funding provided, and money appropriated.

Last action · February 10, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital InvestmentSponsors: Natalie Zeleznikar and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

Minnesota House Bill 197 proposes an unspecified state from the in 2026 to the Department of Employment and Economic Development for a grant to construct and renovate a Second Harvest Northland Food Bank facility in Duluth, contingent on matching .

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Second Harvest Northland Food Bank

The organization is designated to receive a state grant for facility construction, renovation, and refrigeration system installation upon meeting matching fund requirements.

Directly affected

Residents in Duluth and surrounding areas

Local food distribution services and food storage capacity change as a result of the facility expansion.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the proposed funding in HF 197?

The funding provides a grant to construct and renovate an expansion of the Second Harvest Northland Food Bank facility in Duluth, including purchasing and installing a new cooler and freezer system.

What condition must be met before the appropriation becomes available?

The commissioner of management and budget must determine that a specified amount of has been committed to complete the project.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Feb 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Commissioner of management and budget, Commissioner of employment and economic development, Second Harvest Northland Food Bank and 1 more

OrganizationCommissioner of management and budget“State official responsible for verifying nonstate matching funds.”Map →

OrganizationCommissioner of employment and economic development“State official responsible for administering the grant.”Map →

OrganizationSecond Harvest Northland Food Bank“Recipient organization designated for the capital grant in Duluth.”Map →

locationDuluth“City where the food bank facility expansion is located.”Map →

Sources

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www.revisor.mn.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance20
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Controversy10
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