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MN HF3732

MN HF3732
Employment and economic development finance and policy bill.


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Introduced
02/25/2026
In Committee
05/05/2026
Crossed Over
05/05/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to state government; appropriating money for the Department of Employment and Economic Development; modifying economic development and workforce development policy; making labor and industry policy changes; canceling and modifying prior appropriations; modifying fees; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.435, by adding a subdivision; 116J.575, subdivision 1a; 116J.8731, subdivision 4; 116L.20, subdivision 2; 116L.362, subdivision 1; 116L.364, subdivision 1; 116L.561, subdivision 6; 116L.665, by adding a subdivision; 116L.99, subdivision 3; 116T.02; 116T.03, subdivision 1; 116U.24; 116U.242; 116U.25; 326B.107, subdivision 2; 326B.32, subdivision 2; 326B.33, subdivisions 4, 19; 326B.36, subdivision 3; 326B.37, subdivision 7; 446A.07, subdivision 9; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 116L.05, subdivision 5; 116L.562, subdivision 1; 116L.90, subdivision 3; 116L.98, subdivision 3; 326B.37, subdivisions 5, 6; 446A.07, subdivision 8; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116L; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116J.437; 116J.438; 116J.617, subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4; 116J.658; 116J.872; 116J.8745; 116J.876; 116J.8761; 116J.8762; 116J.8763; 116J.8764; 116J.8765; 116J.8766; 116J.8767; 116J.8768; 116J.8769; 116J.8770; 116J.8771; 116J.9922; 116L.18; 326B.31, subdivision 7; 326B.33, subdivisions 3, 5, 6; 469.309.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to state government operations, primarily focusing on economic and workforce development, as well as labor and industry policies. It appropriates funds for the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), modifies policies related to economic and workforce development, and introduces changes to labor and industry regulations. Key provisions include allowing public infrastructure grants to be used for alternative projects if the original intended project isn't developed within ten years, expanding support services for youth in education and training programs, and establishing a new Health Care Workforce Grant Program and a Pathways to Prosperity Program to address workforce shortages and barriers to employment. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for certain programs, adjusts fees for electrical inspections, and phases out the Class B installer license while allowing current holders to retain it. Additionally, it includes provisions for additional unemployment benefits for iron ore mining industry workers, modifies the structure and operations of the Explore Minnesota councils, and repeals several obsolete programs and provisions related to economic development and workforce initiatives.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Finance (on 05/05/2026)

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