Minnesota SNAP step up for seniors program establishment and appropriation

This bill establishes the Minnesota SNAP Step Up for Seniors program, which provides state-funded supplements to help seniors aged 55+ who receive federal SNAP benefits below $50 per month reach that minimum amount. The state will cover the difference between a senior's federal SNAP benefit and $50, with the supplement added to their existing SNAP benefits. The program ensures the supplemental amount is not counted as income for other assistance programs, and it prioritizes federal funding over state funds if available. It requires the state to appropriate $ for fiscal years 2026-2027 to implement this benefit.