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MN HF1600
Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
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 Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL).
AI Summary
This bill appropriates a total of $1.5 million in state funding over two fiscal years (2026 and 2027) to Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL), a community organization. The funding is specifically designated for a range of support services and programs, including capacity building, worker's center programming, youth workforce development, career planning, GED attainment classes, educational and health resources, training programs, and job navigation assistance. The appropriation is considered a one-time allocation from the general fund, to be administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development. COPAL, which translates to "Communities Organizing Latino Power and Action," appears to be an organization focused on supporting the Latino community through educational, workforce, and career development initiatives.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (on 02/26/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1600&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF1600&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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