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Introduced
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
In Committee
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
Crossed Over
04/30/2025
04/30/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
94th Legislature 2025-2026
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to state government; establishing a biennial budget for jobs, labor, and economic development; appropriating money for the Department of Employment and Economic Development, Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of Mediation Services, and Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals; modifying economic development provisions; modifying Explore Minnesota provisions; making labor policy changes; modifying provisions governing the certification of underground telecommunications installers; canceling prior appropriations; creating accounts; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.431, subdivision 2; 116J.659, subdivisions 4, 5; 116J.8733, subdivision 4; 116J.8752, subdivision 2; 116L.04, subdivisions 1, 1a; 116L.05, subdivision 5; 116L.98, subdivision 2; 116M.18, subdivision 3; 116U.05; 116U.06; 116U.15; 116U.30; 116U.35; 177.253, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 177.254, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 177.27, subdivision 5; 248.07, subdivisions 7, 8; 268.085, subdivision 15; 268.184, subdivision 1; 326B.103, by adding subdivisions; 326B.184, subdivisions 1a, 2; 326B.198, subdivisions 2, 3; 326B.31, subdivision 29; 326B.33, subdivision 21; 326B.37, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, by adding a subdivision; 326B.49, subdivisions 2, 3; 326B.986, subdivision 9; 327.31, by adding a subdivision; 327.32, subdivisions 1a, 1e, 7; 327.33, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, by adding subdivisions; 327B.01, subdivisions 1, 7, 19, by adding subdivisions; 327B.04, subdivisions 3, 4, 6, 7a; 327B.041; 327B.05, subdivision 1; 469.54, subdivision 4; Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 15, section 33, subdivision 4, as amended; article 18, sections 2, subdivisions 1, 4; 3, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; article 20, section 2, subdivision 2, as amended; article 21, section 7, as amended; Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 14, section 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116J; 326B; repealing Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 13.
AI Summary
This bill is an omnibus jobs, labor, economic development, and appropriations bill that covers a wide range of initiatives and funding allocations. Here's a summary:
This bill provides comprehensive appropriations and policy changes for jobs, labor, and economic development across multiple state agencies for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill appropriates approximately $159 million to the Department of Employment and Economic Development in the first year and $150 million in the second year, with funds allocated to various programs including business development, workforce development, and small business assistance. Key provisions include grants to support child care providers, workforce training programs for underserved communities, economic development initiatives for minority-owned businesses, and support for emerging entrepreneurs.
The bill also includes appropriations for the Department of Labor and Industry, Explore Minnesota, the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, and the Bureau of Mediation Services. It makes several policy changes, such as modifying rest break and meal break requirements for employees, updating fees for various inspections and licenses, and establishing new definitions and requirements for manufactured home installations.
Notable specific initiatives include:
- $1.5 million for local communities to increase quality child care providers
- Multiple grants to organizations supporting workforce development for diverse communities
- Expanded support for small business development and entrepreneurship
- Modifications to the PROMISE grant and loan programs
- New requirements for underground telecommunications installers
- Updates to manufactured home dealer and installer regulations
The bill aims to support economic development, workforce training, and small business growth across Minnesota, with a particular focus on supporting underserved and minority communities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Hearing (00:00:00 5/19/2025 ) (on 05/19/2025)
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