1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to health; appropriating money for grants to prevent the spread of HIV.
1.3 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.4 	Section 1. HIV PREVENTION GRANTS.
 1.5 	$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2019 are appropriated from 
1.6 	the general fund to the commissioner of health for grants to nonprofit organizations for 
1.7 	projects aimed at preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS, targeting communities at high risk 
1.8 	for HIV infection, and for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Grants shall be awarded on 
1.9 	a request for proposal basis and priority shall be given to organizations that have experience 
1.10 	in dealing with issues relating to HIV/AIDS.