Health policy provisions modifications
This bill modifies Minnesota's health policies by adjusting funding for several programs, including newborn screening, medical loan forgiveness, and training for rural residents. It specifically increases the budget for the Department of Health to support the administration of these initiatives and the regulation of health maintenance organizations. The legislation appropriates specific dollar amounts from the state government special revenue fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with provisions for future increases. These financial changes directly affect the commissioner of health and the various programs that rely on these state funds to operate.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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Apr 9, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Melissa Wiklund
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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