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HF 3172

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/07/2006

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to vocational rehabilitation; providing for affirmative-business enterprise
employment; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [268A.16] AFFIRMATIVE-BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
EMPLOYMENT.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Defined. new text end

new text begin "Affirmative-business enterprise employment" means
employment that provides paid work on the premises of an affirmative-business
enterprise certified by the commissioner of employment and economic development.
An affirmative-business enterprise must:
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new text begin (1) employ no more than 40 percent of workers with severe disabilities;
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new text begin (2) report individual work in an integrated setting, as defined in Code of Federal
Regulations, title 34, section 361.5, paragraph (b)(33)(ii);
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new text begin (3) pay individuals at or above minimum wage; and
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new text begin (4) provide a benefit package that is available to all employees.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Funding as community employment. new text end

new text begin Affirmative-business enterprise
employment is community employment for purposes of funding under Minnesota Rules,
parts 3300.2005 to 3300.2055.
new text end