A technical change to when the state disperses subsidies to federally qualified health centers is the subject of a new law signed May 11 by Gov. Tim Pawlenty.
Sponsored by Rep. Diane Loeffler (DFL-Mpls) and Sen. Linda Higgins (DFL-Mpls), the law changes the dispersing of funds to “the most recent” calendar year, rather than a specific year.
Loeffler said the change prevents the Legislature from having to annually come back to change a simple statute.
The law takes effect Aug. 1, 2008.
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Minnesota Index
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