SF 1756

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 07/02/2025 10:35 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to labor and industry; appropriating money for the Minnesota Helmets to
Hardhats program.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; HELMETS TO HARDHATS.
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new text begin $238,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $238,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the
workforce development fund to the commissioner of labor and industry for a grant to Building
Strong Communities for the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program. These funds must
be used to facilitate participation of National Guard, reserve, and active duty military
members and veterans in apprenticeship programs registered with the Department of Labor
and Industry and connect these members and veterans to career training and employment
in the building and construction industries. Program recruitment, selection, employment,
and training must not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex,
sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, receipt of public assistance,
or age.
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