MN SF1749

Creates the Age-Friendly Minnesota Council as a permanent statutory body to continue work from the Governor's Council on an Age-Friendly Minnesota, with autonomous and independent infrastructure.

Council membership consists of no more than 25 voting members including one Tribal Nation representative, minimum four governor-appointed members from age-friendly cities/counties/universities/health systems, up to ten governor-appointed members from rural areas and private sector, plus voting representatives from ten state agencies (Board on Aging, Commerce, DEED, Health, Housing and Finance Agency, Human Services, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Metropolitan Council, and State Arts Board).

Initial appointments required by October 1, 2023, with staggered four-year terms and a two-consecutive-term limit; Minnesota Board on Aging appointee serves as permanent chair.

Council must maintain enrollment in a nationally recognized age-friendly network, complete community assessments and action planning by March 31, 2023, and complete first improvement cycle by March 31, 2027, while implementing grant programs and developing an all-agencies dashboard of age-friendly policies.

Appropriates unspecified amounts from general fund for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 to cover council operating expenses.