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MN SF3664

MN SF3664
Department of Employment and Economic Development unfunded programs repealer and conforming changes provision


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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to economic development; repealing different unfunded programs of the Department of Employment and Economic Development; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.575, subdivision 1a; 116J.8731, subdivision 4; 446A.07, subdivision 9; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 446A.07, subdivision 8; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.437; 116J.438; 116J.617, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 116J.658; 116J.872; Minnesota Rules, part 3300.0500, subparts 1, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6.

AI Summary

This bill repeals several unfunded programs administered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and makes conforming changes to existing laws. Specifically, it removes provisions related to the "green economy" from grant and loan eligibility criteria, effectively ending programs that promoted businesses and projects focused on renewable energy, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, water quality, biofuels, and green chemistry. Additionally, it eliminates the Tourism Loan Program and the Minnesota Science and Technology Economic Development Project, as well as the Economic Response Team, which was a fast-action unit to assist businesses at risk of relocating or expanding outside the state. The bill also removes references to these repealed programs in other statutes, such as those governing the clean water revolving fund, ensuring that the laws accurately reflect the elimination of these specific initiatives.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Jobs and Economic Development (on 02/19/2026)

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