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MN HF110

MN HF110
Hmong American Partnership grant funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
02/10/2025
In Committee
02/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to the Hmong American Partnership.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $1.5 million to the Minnesota commissioner of employment and economic development specifically for the Hmong American Partnership (HAP). The funding will be distributed as $500,000 from the workforce development fund in fiscal year 2026, $500,000 from the workforce development fund in fiscal year 2027, and $500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027. The grant is designated to support HAP's efforts in multiple areas including job training, employment services, technology support, business development, lending and financial services, capacity building, wealth management, and empowerment services. These appropriations are considered "onetime," meaning they are not ongoing annual funding commitments. The bill aims to provide targeted economic development support to the Hmong American community by investing in an organization that provides comprehensive support services to help improve economic opportunities and outcomes.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Hearing (08:15:00 2/18/2025 ) (on 02/18/2025)

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