Bill > HF2441

This bill provides comprehensive appropriations and policy changes for workforce, labor, and economic development in Minnesota for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The bill allocates funding to various state agencies and programs, with a total appropriation of around $145 million for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Key provisions include significant investments in workforce training, small business development, child care provider support, and economic development initiatives. The bill increases grant funding for programs targeting underserved communities, supports job skills training for various demographic groups, and makes technical changes to existing laws related to economic development, workforce programs, and labor regulations. Notable funding areas include $1.5 million for child care provider grants, $3 million for the CanStartup program, and various targeted grants to community organizations for workforce development, entrepreneurship support, and job training. The bill also makes several policy modifications, such as expanding definitions of technology circuits, adjusting licensing requirements, and establishing new reporting requirements for misclassification fraud impact analysis. Funding sources include the general fund, workforce development fund, and other special revenue accounts, with a focus on supporting economic opportunities across Minnesota.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2441&ssn=0&y=2025