State Board of Civil Legal Aid appropriation

SF 914 allocates funding to Minnesota's State Board of Civil Legal Aid for legal services programs serving low-income residents. It appropriates $43 million for fiscal year 2026 and $55 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund, with future base amounts set at $69 million for 2028 and $84 million for 2029. The funds will be distributed to legal aid organizations under existing law (Minnesota Statutes § 480.242) to support civil legal assistance. This bill directly affects nonprofit legal aid providers across Minnesota that help vulnerable populations with housing, family law, and other civil matters. The measure focuses solely on funding levels without altering program eligibility or service requirements.