summary
Introduced
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
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 Rethos.
AI Summary
This bill appropriates $1,360,000 total ($680,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027) from the state's general fund to the Minnesota commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically designated as a grant to Rethos, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The purpose of this funding is to support the expansion of the Main Street America - Minnesota program through various activities including outreach, engagement, training, education, reporting, program evaluation, and reducing financial barriers to program participation. A significant portion of the grant, $230,000, is specifically earmarked to be distributed as technical assistance grants to local Main Street America organizations, with the distribution criteria and processes to be developed by Rethos. The bill aims to provide financial support to help local communities revitalize and strengthen their downtown and commercial districts through the Main Street America program.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (on 03/13/2025)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2332&ssn=0&y=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF2332&version=0&session=ls94&session_year=2025&session_number=0&format=pdf |
Loading...