Early childhood learning and child protection facilities funding provided, bonds issued, and money appropriated.
HF 2486 authorizes the state to issue up to $3 million in bonds to fund planning, construction, and renovation of early childhood learning and child protection facilities in Minnesota. The funds, drawn from bond proceeds, will be distributed as grants by the state human services agency to child care providers. This bill directly affects licensed child care centers and facilities serving young children by providing dedicated funding for facility improvements. The legislation creates a specific funding mechanism through state bonds rather than altering existing eligibility rules or service requirements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action May 16, 2026
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Introduction
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1st Engrossment
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3 edits
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May 16, 2026
MINOR
The bill was updated from its introduction version to the first engrossment, reflecting significant changes in funding amounts and dates. The most substantive change is a massive increase in the appropriation for early childhood learning facilities, rising from $3 million to $1.2 billion. Additionally, the posting date was updated to reflect the new legislative session timeline.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding funding for early childhood learning facilities has expanded dramatically, increasing the authorized budget by a factor of 400.
FISCAL
The appropriation amount for early childhood learning facilities increased from $3,000,000 to $1,200,000,000.
The authorized bond issuance amount increased from $3,000,000 to $1,200,000,000 to match the new appropriation.
TIMELINE
The document posting date was updated from May 7, 2025, to May 16, 2026.
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Committee
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May 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt as amended
lower
May 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Ways and Means
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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