Vol. 2026 · Bill Detail · Special Edition
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An Act to Increase General Assistance Reimbursement for Municipalities and Indian Tribes
This bill increases the state reimbursement rate for general assistance costs incurred by municipalities and Indian tribes. Currently, the state reimburses 70% of these costs. The bill proposes to increase this to 90% for most municipalities and tribes starting July 1, 2026. For the six municipalities or tribes that receive the highest amount of state reimbursement, the rate will gradually increase to 90% by July 1, 2030.
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- D · PrimeSamuel Zager
- R · CoAmy Arata
- R · CoMarianne Moore
- D · CoRachel Talbot Ross
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