Human Services Systems Modernization Advisory Council and a Legislative Commission on Human Services Systems created, modernization fund and eligible uses established, reports required, money transferred, and money appropriated.
What changed between versions
Established a new 'Human Services Systems Modernization Fund' with a mandatory transfer mechanism requiring the balance to reach at least $50,000,000, replacing the previous 'Technology Obsolescence Reduction Keystone Account'.
Reallocated specific appropriations to support the new council and commission, including $3.9 million for the council and $559,000 for the commission's administration.
Removed the previous priority allocation for the Technology Obsolescence Reduction Keystone Account and the specific mandate to restore net aid reductions under section 127A.441.
Created a new Human Services Systems Modernization Advisory Council consisting of seven members from various agencies and organizations to provide recommendations on system planning and modernization.
Established a new Legislative Commission on Human Services Systems with eight legislative members to provide oversight, monitoring, and recommendations on the modernization efforts.
Expanded eligibility for modernization funding and projects to explicitly include counties and federally recognized Indian Tribes located in Minnesota, ensuring their systems are integrated into the statewide modernization plan.
Set specific deadlines for initial appointments by August 15, 2026, and the first meetings of the new council and commission by September 15, 2026.
Defined 'human services systems' to include any IT system used by counties, Indian Tribes, or state agencies to administer human services programs.
