HF 15

as introduced - 94th Legislature, 2025 1st Special Session (2025 - 2025) Posted on 06/09/2025 11:28am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; establishing a biennial budget for jobs, labor, and
economic development; appropriating money for the Department of Employment
and Economic Development, Department of Labor and Industry, Bureau of
Mediation Services, Explore Minnesota, and Workers' Compensation Court of
Appeals; modifying economic development policy; making labor and industry
policy changes; transferring money; canceling and modifying prior appropriations;
modifying fees; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections
116J.431, subdivision 2; 116J.659, subdivisions 4, 5; 116J.8733, subdivision 4;
116J.8752, subdivision 2; 116L.03, subdivision 2; 116L.04, subdivisions 1, 1a;
116L.05, subdivision 5; 116L.562, subdivisions 1, 3; 116L.665, subdivision 2;
116L.90; 116L.98, subdivisions 2, 3, 6; 116M.18, subdivision 3; 116U.05; 116U.06;
116U.15; 116U.30; 116U.35; 177.253, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision;
177.254, subdivisions 1, 2, by adding a subdivision; 177.27, subdivision 5; 181.211,
subdivisions 7, 8; 181.725, by adding a subdivision; 181.9447, subdivisions 2, 3,
4; 181.9448, subdivision 1; 248.07, subdivisions 7, 8; 268.184, subdivision 1;
268B.14, subdivision 7; 326B.0981, subdivision 4; 326B.103, by adding
subdivisions; 326B.184, subdivisions 1a, 2; 326B.31, subdivision 29; 326B.33,
subdivision 21; 326B.37, subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, by adding a subdivision;
326B.43, by adding a subdivision; 326B.49, subdivisions 2, 3; 326B.986,
subdivision 9; 327.31, subdivision 6; 327.32, subdivisions 1a, 1e, 7; 327.33,
subdivisions 1, 2a, 2b, 2c, by adding subdivisions; 327B.04, subdivision 7a;
327B.041; 327B.05, subdivision 1; 469.54, subdivision 4; Laws 2023, chapter 53,
article 15, section 33, subdivision 4, as amended; article 18, sections 2, subdivisions
1, 4; 3, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; article 20, section 2, subdivisions 2, as amended, 3,
as amended; article 21, section 7, as amended; Laws 2023, chapter 64, article 15,
section 30; Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 1, sections 2, subdivision 3; 4; Laws
2024, chapter 127, article 14, section 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota
Statutes, chapters 116J; 326B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116L.35;
116L.98, subdivision 7.

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

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS; JOBS

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS. new text end new text begin new text end

new text begin (a) The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the
agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the
general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for
each purpose. The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations
listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027,
respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The
biennium" is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
new text end

new text begin (b) If an appropriation in this article is enacted more than once in the 2025 regular or
special legislative session, the appropriation must be given effect only once.
new text end

			new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end
			new text begin Available for the Year new text end
			new text begin Ending June 30 new text end
				new text begin 2026 new text end		new text begin 2027 new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 200,415,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 156,201,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 92,602,000 new text end	new text begin 87,024,000 new text end
new text begin Family and Medical Benefit Insurance new text end	new text begin 40,544,000 new text end	new text begin 5,000,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 700,000 new text end	new text begin 700,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 66,569,000 new text end	new text begin 63,477,000 new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin Business and Community Development new text end

new text begin 50,693,000 new text end

new text begin 44,345,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 48,393,000 new text end	new text begin 42,045,000 new text end
new text begin Remediation new text end	new text begin 700,000 new text end	new text begin 700,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 1,600,000 new text end	new text begin 1,600,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $2,287,000 each year is for the greater
Minnesota business development public
infrastructure grant program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.431. This appropriation
is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin (b) $350,000 each year is for the
administration of the Energy Transition Office
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.5491.
new text end

new text begin (c) $500,000 each year is for grants to small
business development centers under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.68. Money made
available under this paragraph may be used to
match funds under the federal Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) program under
United States Code, title 15, section 648, to
provide consulting and technical services or
to build additional SBDC network capacity to
serve entrepreneurs and small businesses.
new text end

new text begin (d) $2,725,000 each year is for the small
business assistance partnerships program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.682.
All grant awards shall be for two consecutive
years. Grants shall be awarded in the first year.
The department may use up to five percent of
the appropriation for administrative purposes.
The base for this appropriation is $1,725,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,772,000 each year is for contaminated
site cleanup and development grants under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 116J.551 to
116J.558. This appropriation is available until
June 30, 2029. The base for this appropriation
is $1,022,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each year
thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (f) $700,000 each year is from the remediation
fund for contaminated site cleanup and
development grants under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 116J.551 to 116J.558. This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin (g) $139,000 each year is for the Center for
Rural Policy and Development.
new text end

new text begin (h) $25,000 each year is for the administration
of state aid for the Destination Medical Center
Corporation under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 469.40 to 469.47.
new text end

new text begin (i) $710,000 the first year and $711,000 the
second year are for the host community
economic development program established
in Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.548. The
base for this appropriation is $875,000 in fiscal
year 2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (j)(1) $1,500,000 each year is for grants to
local communities to increase the number of
quality child care providers to support
economic development. Fifty percent of grant
funds must go to communities located outside
the seven-county metropolitan area as defined
in Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121,
subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (2) Grant recipients must obtain a 50 percent
nonstate match to grant funds in either cash
or in-kind contribution, unless the
commissioner waives the requirement. Grant
funds available under this paragraph must be
used to implement projects to reduce the child
care shortage in the state, including but not
limited to funding for child care business
start-ups or expansion, training, facility
modifications, direct subsidies or incentives
to retain employees, or improvements required
for licensing, and assistance with licensing
and other regulatory requirements. In awarding
grants, the commissioner must give priority
to communities that have demonstrated a
shortage of child care providers.
new text end

new text begin (3) Within one year of receiving grant funds,
grant recipients must report to the
commissioner on the outcomes of the grant
program, including but not limited to the
number of new providers, the number of
additional child care provider jobs created, the
number of additional child care slots, and the
amount of cash and in-kind local funds
invested. Within one month of all grant
recipients reporting on program outcomes, the
commissioner must report the grant recipients'
outcomes to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over early learning and child care
and economic development.
new text end

new text begin (k) $500,000 each year is for the Office of
Child Care Community Partnerships. Of this
amount:
new text end

new text begin (1) $450,000 each year is for administration
of the Office of Child Care Community
Partnerships; and
new text end

new text begin (2) $50,000 each year is for the Labor Market
Information Office to conduct research and
analysis related to the child care industry.
new text end

new text begin (l) $1,000,000 each year is for grants in equal
amounts to each of the Minnesota Initiative
Foundations. This appropriation is available
until June 30, 2029. The Minnesota Initiative
Foundations must use grant money under this
paragraph to:
new text end

new text begin (1) facilitate planning processes for rural
communities resulting in a community solution
action plan that guides decision making to
sustain and increase the supply of quality child
care in the region to support economic
development;
new text end

new text begin (2) engage the private sector to invest local
resources to support the community solution
action plan and ensure quality child care is a
vital component of additional regional
economic development planning processes;
new text end

new text begin (3) provide locally based training and technical
assistance to rural child care business owners
individually or through a learning cohort.
Access to financial and business development
assistance must prepare child care businesses
for quality engagement and improvement by
stabilizing operations, leveraging funding from
other sources, and fostering business acumen
that allows child care businesses to plan for
and afford the cost of providing quality child
care; and
new text end

new text begin (4) recruit child care programs to participate
in quality rating and improvement
measurement programs. The Minnesota
Initiative Foundations must work with local
partners to provide low-cost training,
professional development opportunities, and
continuing education curricula. The Minnesota
Initiative Foundations must fund through local
partners an enhanced level of coaching to rural
child care providers to obtain a quality rating
through measurement programs.
new text end

new text begin (m) $4,954,000 the first year and $4,955,000
the second year are for the Minnesota job
creation fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.8748. Of this amount, the
commissioner of employment and economic
development may use up to three percent for
administrative expenses. This appropriation
is available until June 30, 2029. The base for
this appropriation is $5,600,000 in fiscal year
2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (n) $12,370,000 each year is for the Minnesota
investment fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.8731. Of this amount, the
commissioner of employment and economic
development may use up to three percent for
administration and monitoring of the program.
This appropriation is available until June 30,
2029. Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.8731, money appropriated to the
commissioner for the Minnesota investment
fund may be used for the redevelopment
program under Minnesota Statutes, sections
116J.575 and 116J.5761, at the discretion of
the commissioner. Grants under this paragraph
are not subject to the grant amount limitation
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731.
new text end

new text begin (o) $1,246,000 each year is for the
redevelopment program under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 116J.575 and 116J.5761.
new text end

new text begin (p) $12,000 each year is for a grant to the
Upper Minnesota Film Office.
new text end

new text begin (q) $4,195,000 each year is for the Minnesota
job skills partnership program under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 116L.01 to
116L.17. If the appropriation for either year
is insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available. This appropriation is
available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin (r) $1,350,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for jobs training grants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.41.
new text end

new text begin (s) $250,000 each year is for the publication,
dissemination, and use of labor market
information under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.401.
new text end

new text begin (t) $750,000 each year is for the CanNavigate
program established under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.6595. Of this amount, up to four
percent may be used for administrative
purposes. Any unencumbered balances
remaining in the first year do not cancel but
are available for the second year.
new text end

new text begin (u) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
MNSBIR, Inc., for support of the small
business research and development goals
provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 3.222.
This appropriation is onetime and is available
until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin The purpose of the grant is to support moving
scientific excellence and technological
innovation from the lab to the market for
startups and small businesses by securing
federal research and development funding to
build a strong innovation economy and
stimulate the creation of novel products,
services, and solutions; strengthening the role
of startups and small businesses in meeting
federal research and development needs;
increasing the commercial application of
federally supported research results; and
developing and increasing the Minnesota
workforce, especially by fostering and
encouraging participation by small businesses
owned by people who are Black, Indigenous,
People of Color, and women.
new text end

new text begin MNSBIR, Inc. shall use grant money to
become the federal research and development
dedicated resource for Minnesota small
businesses to support research and
commercialization of novel ideas, concepts,
and projects to develop cutting-edge products
and services for worldwide economic impact.
Grant money shall be used to:
new text end

new text begin (1) assist startups and small businesses in
securing federal research and development
funding including the small business
innovation research and small business
technology transfer programs;
new text end

new text begin (2) support technology transfer and
commercialization from the University of
Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and federal
laboratories;
new text end

new text begin (3) collaborate with corporate venture groups
and large businesses nationally;
new text end

new text begin (4) conduct statewide outreach, education, and
training on federal rules, regulations, and
requirements;
new text end

new text begin (5) assist with scientific and technical writing;
new text end

new text begin (6) help manage federal grants and contracts;
and
new text end

new text begin (7) support cost accounting and federal
sole-source procurement opportunities.
new text end

new text begin (v) $5,523,000 the first year is for the
PROMISE grant program. This appropriation
is available until June 30, 2029. Of this
amount:
new text end

new text begin (1) $1,105,000 the first year is for grants in
equal amounts to each of the Minnesota
Initiative Foundations to serve businesses in
greater Minnesota. Of this amount, $88,000
is for grants to businesses with less than
$100,000 in revenue the prior year; and
new text end

new text begin (2) $4,418,000 the first year is for grants to
the Neighborhood Development Center. Of
this amount, the following amounts are
designated for the following areas:
new text end

new text begin (i) $1,105,000 the first year is for North
Minneapolis' West Broadway, Camden, and
other Northside neighborhoods. Of this
amount, $88,000 is for grants to businesses
with less than $100,000 in revenue in the prior
year;
new text end

new text begin (ii) $1,105,000 the first year is for South
Minneapolis' Lake Street, 38th and Chicago,
Franklin, Nicollet, and Riverside corridors.
Of this amount, $88,000 is for grants to
businesses with less than $100,000 in revenue
in the prior year;
new text end

new text begin (iii) $1,104,000 the first year is for St. Paul's
University Avenue, Midway, Eastside, or other
St. Paul neighborhoods. Of this amount,
$88,000 is for grants to businesses with less
than $100,000 in revenue in the prior year;
and
new text end

new text begin (iv) $1,104,000 the first year is for grants to
businesses in the counties of Anoka, Carver,
Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington, excluding the cities of
Minneapolis and St. Paul.
new text end

new text begin The base for this appropriation is $1,402,000
in fiscal year 2028 and each year thereafter.
Of this amount, $281,000 each year is for the
purposes of clause (1); $1,121,000 each year
is for the purposes of clause (2); $281,000
each year is for the purposes of clause (2),
item (i); $280,000 each year is for the purposes
of clause (2), item (ii); $280,000 each year is
for the purposes of clause (2), item (iii); and
$280,000 each year is for the purposes of
clause (2), item (iv).
new text end

new text begin (w) $500,000 each year is for a grant to the
Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) to
support small business programs, including
training, lending, business services, and real
estate initiatives. Money may be used to assist
organizations outside of the seven-county
metropolitan area with technical assistance
and grants to help implement elements of
NDC's small business support model; provide
one-on-one technical assistance for
entrepreneurs; and support the operations and
marketing of a cybersecurity center. This is a
onetime appropriation. Any unencumbered
balance remaining at the end of the first year
does not cancel and is available for use in the
second year.
new text end

new text begin (x) $627,000 the first year is for a grant to
Community and Economic Development
Associates (CEDA) to provide funding for
economic development technical assistance
and economic development project grants to
small communities across rural Minnesota and
for CEDA to design, implement, market, and
administer specific types of basic community
and economic development programs tailored
to individual community needs. Technical
assistance grants shall be based on need and
given to communities that are otherwise
unable to afford these services. Of the amount
appropriated, up to $270,000 may be used for
economic development project implementation
in conjunction with the technical assistance
received. This is a onetime appropriation. Any
unencumbered balance remaining at the end
of the first year does not cancel but is available
the second year.
new text end

new text begin (y) $200,000 the first year is for a grant to the
African Development Center for
capacity-building initiatives to support small
business growth and sustainability. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin (z) $250,000 each year is for a grant to
Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. to directly invest
in Minnesota manufacturers under the Made
in Minnesota program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116O.115. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (aa) $250,000 each year is for a grant to
Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., to reach and
deliver talent, leadership, employee retention,
continuous improvement, strategy, quality
management systems, revenue growth, and
manufacturing peer-to-peer advisory services
to small manufacturing companies employing
250 or fewer full-time equivalent employees
and for operations of Enterprise Minnesota.
This is a onetime appropriation. No later than
February 1, 2026, and February 1, 2027,
Enterprise Minnesota, Inc. must provide a
report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over economic development that
includes:
new text end

new text begin (1) the amount of money awarded during the
past 12 months;
new text end

new text begin (2) the estimated financial impact of the
money awarded to each company receiving
service under the program;
new text end

new text begin (3) the actual financial impact of the money
awarded during the past 24 months; and
new text end

new text begin (4) the total amount of federal money
leveraged from the Manufacturing Extension
Partnership at the United States Department
of Commerce.
new text end

new text begin (bb) $250,000 each year is for a grant to the
Coalition of Asian American Leaders to
support outreach, training, technical assistance,
peer network development, and direct financial
assistance targeted to Asian Minnesotan
women entrepreneurs and Asian-owned
businesses. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2028.
new text end

new text begin (cc) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to
WomenVenture to support child care providers
through business training and shared services
programs and to create materials that may be
used, at no cost to child care providers, for
start-up, expansion, and operation of child care
businesses statewide, with the goal of helping
new and existing child care businesses in
underserved areas of the state become
profitable and sustainable.
new text end

new text begin Of this amount, up to five percent may be used
for WomenVenture's technical assistance and
administrative costs. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2028.
new text end

new text begin By December 15, 2028, WomenVenture must
submit a report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over agriculture
and employment and economic development.
The report must include a summary of the uses
of the appropriation, including the amount of
the appropriation used for administration. The
report must also provide a breakdown of the
amount of funding used for loans, forgivable
loans, and grants; information about the terms
of the loans issued; a discussion of how money
from repaid loans will be used; the number of
entrepreneurs assisted; and a breakdown of
how many entrepreneurs received assistance
in each county.
new text end

new text begin (dd) $250,000 each year is for a grant to the
Latino Economic Development Center to
assist, support, finance, and launch
microentrepreneurs by delivering training,
workshops, and one-on-one consultations to
businesses; and to guide prospective
entrepreneurs in their start-up process by
introducing them to key business concepts,
including business start-up readiness. Grant
proceeds must be used to offer workshops on
a variety of topics throughout the year,
including finance, customer service,
food-handler training, and food-safety
certification. Grant proceeds may also be used
to provide lending to business startups. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin (ee) $150,000 each year is for a grant to
Isuroon for the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) providing loans to microbusinesses to
promote entrepreneurship and economic
growth in underserved communities;
new text end

new text begin (2) awarding grants to microbusinesses to
support start-up costs, capacity building, and
business sustainability;
new text end

new text begin (3) delivering technical assistance and training
to entrepreneurs, including support for
business operations, financial management,
and development strategies; and
new text end

new text begin (4) establishing and operating a business
incubator program to support microbusinesses
with shared resources, mentorship, and access
to professional networks.
new text end

new text begin This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Workforce Development Services new text end

new text begin 47,715,000 new text end

new text begin 44,623,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 6,742,000 new text end	new text begin 6,742,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 40,973,000 new text end	new text begin 37,881,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for rural career counseling
coordinators in the workforce service areas
and for the purposes specified under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.667.
new text end

new text begin (b) $750,000 each year is for the women and
high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional jobs
grant program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116L.99. Of this amount, up to five
percent is for administration and monitoring
of the program.
new text end

new text begin (c) $1,117,000 each year from the general fund
and $8,033,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for the pathways to
prosperity competitive grant program. Of this
amount, up to five percent is for administration
and monitoring of the program. The base for
this appropriation is $2,546,000 from the
general fund and $4,604,000 from the
workforce development fund in fiscal year
2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (d) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for current Minnesota
affiliates of OIC of America, Inc. This
appropriation shall be divided equally among
the eligible centers.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,000,000 each year is for competitive
grants to organizations providing services to
relieve economic disparities in the Southeast
Asian community through workforce
recruitment, development, job creation,
assistance of smaller organizations to increase
capacity, and outreach. Of this amount, up to
five percent is for administration and
monitoring of the program.
new text end

new text begin (f) $1,000,000 each year from the general fund
and $750,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for a competitive grant
program to provide grants to organizations
that provide support services for individuals,
such as job training, employment preparation,
internships, job assistance to parents, financial
literacy, academic and behavioral interventions
for low-performing students, and youth
intervention. Grants made under this paragraph
must focus on low-income communities,
young adults from families with a history of
intergenerational poverty, and communities
of color. Of this amount, up to five percent is
for administration and monitoring of the
program. The base for this appropriation is
$1,000,000 from the general fund and $0 from
the workforce development fund in fiscal year
2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (g) $750,000 each year from the general fund
and $4,348,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for the youth-at-work
competitive grant program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116L.562. Of this amount,
up to five percent is for administration and
monitoring of the youth workforce
development competitive grant program. All
grant awards shall be for two consecutive
years. Grants shall be awarded in the first year.
The base for this appropriation is $750,000
from the general fund and $3,348,000 from
the workforce development fund in fiscal year
2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (h) $1,000,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the
youthbuild program under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 116L.361 to 116L.366.
new text end

new text begin (i) $4,050,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for the Minnesota youth
program under Minnesota Statutes, sections
116L.56 and 116L.561.
new text end

new text begin (j) $25,000 each year is for a grant to the
University of Minnesota Tourism Center for
ongoing system maintenance, management,
and content updates of an online hospitality
training program in partnership with Explore
Minnesota Tourism. This training program
must be made available at no cost to
Minnesota residents in an effort to address
critical workforce shortages in the hospitality
and tourism industries and assist in career
development. The grant provided under this
paragraph is not subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 116L.98. By January 30 each year, the
University of Minnesota Tourism Center must
submit a report to the commissioner of
employment and economic development and
to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over workforce development and policy. The
report must include an accurate and detailed
account of the program, the program's
outcomes, and the program's revenues and
expenses, including the use of all state money
appropriated in this paragraph.
new text end

new text begin (k) $150,000 each year is for prevailing wage
staff under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.871, subdivision 2.
new text end

new text begin (l) $750,000 each year is for the Office of New
Americans under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.4231.
new text end

new text begin (m) $250,000 each year is for the CanTrain
program established under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116L.90. Of this amount, up to four
percent may be used for administrative
purposes. The base for this appropriation is
$750,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each year
thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (n) $250,000 each year is for a grant to
Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la
Acción Latina (COPAL) for capacity building,
career planning, GED attainment classes,
educational resources and materials, health
resources, training programs, and job
navigation for adult individuals. Funds may
also be used for programming, including but
not limited to driver's license exams, certified
nursing assistant (CNA) certification,
computer classes, solar panel trainings, tax
preparation trainings, and workshops for work
readiness and finance. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (o) $450,000 each year is for grants to
Minnesota Diversified Industries to provide
inclusive employment opportunities and
services for people with disabilities. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (p) $150,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to All Square
of Minnesota. The grant shall be used to
support the operations of All Square's
workforce development programs that operate
in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul and
correctional facilities in Shakopee, Faribault,
Lino Lakes, Rush City, and Moose Lake to
assist Minnesotans who are incarcerated,
formerly incarcerated, or directly impacted by
the existence of a criminal record in
overcoming employment barriers that prevent
economic and emotional freedom. Grant
proceeds may be used for any or all of the
following All Square programs: (1) the
Restaurant and Food Truck Fellowship
program; (2) the Prison to Law Pipeline
program; or (3) the Legal Revolution Law
Firm. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (q) $250,000 each year is for a grant to Al
Maa'uun, previously known as the North at
Work program, for a strategic intervention
program designed to target and connect
program participants to meaningful and
sustainable living-wage employment for adult
individuals. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (r) $400,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Ujamaa
Place to provide workforce development
services targeted to the needs of African
American men, including job training,
employment preparation, internships,
education, and vocational housing, as well as
for organizational capacity building. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (s) $400,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Hired to
support their workforce development
programming and services for adult
individuals. Grant proceeds may be used to
expand their career pathway job training and
placement program that connects lower-skilled
job seekers to entry-level and gateway jobs in
high-growth sectors. Grant proceeds may also
be used to create services for low-income
Minnesotans designed to increase job retention
and create a more stable workforce for
employers by offering a continuum of
employment coaching, navigation, and support
services to economically disadvantaged
employees. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (t) $500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the
American Indian Opportunities and
Industrialization Center for workforce
development programming. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (u) $750,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Goodwill
Easter Seals Minnesota and its partners. The
grant must be used to continue the FATHER
Project in Rochester, St. Cloud, St. Paul,
Minneapolis, and the surrounding areas to
assist fathers in overcoming barriers that
prevent fathers from supporting their children
economically and emotionally, including with
community reentry following confinement.
This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (v) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Big
Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
to provide disadvantaged youth ages 12 to 21
with job-seeking skills, connections to job
training and education opportunities, and
mentorship while exploring careers. The grant
shall serve youth in the Big Brothers Big
Sisters chapters in the Twin Cities, central
Minnesota, and southern Minnesota. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (w) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for grants to the
Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation
for Carts to Careers, a statewide initiative to
promote careers, conduct outreach, provide
job skills training, and award scholarships for
students pursuing careers in the food industry.
This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (x) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for grants to the
Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation
for the ProStart hospitality and tourism
management program, a statewide initiative
in high schools to address the critical
workforce shortages in hospitality. Grant
money must be used by the recipient to
provide students culinary and management
education curriculum, tools, skills,
professional development opportunities within
the hospitality industry, and scholarships. This
is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (y) $875,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio
(CLUES) to address employment, economic,
and technology access disparities for
low-income unemployed or underemployed
adult individuals. Funds must support
short-term certifications and transferable skills
in high-demand fields, workforce readiness,
customized financial capability, and
employment supports. At least 50 percent of
this amount must be used for programming
targeted at greater Minnesota. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (z) $700,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for performance grants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8747,
to Twin Cities R!SE to provide training to
adult individuals facing barriers to
employment. This appropriation is onetime
and available until June 30, 2028.
new text end

new text begin (aa) $275,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Workforce
Development, Inc., of the Southeast Minnesota
Workforce Development Area #8, to provide
career planning, career pathway training and
education, wraparound support services, and
job skills advancement in high-demand careers
to individuals with barriers to employment in
Steele County, helping families build secure
pathways out of poverty and addressing
worker shortages in the Owatonna and Steele
County area. Grant proceeds must support
employer outreach services by providing
solutions to workforce challenges and direct
connections to workforce programming. Grant
proceeds may be used for program expenses,
including but not limited to hiring instructors
and navigators; space rental; and supportive
services to help participants attend classes,
including assistance with course fees, child
care, incentive and training completion
payments, transportation, and safe and stable
housing. Up to five percent of grant money
may be used for Workforce Development,
Inc.'s administrative costs. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027. Any unencumbered balance remaining
at the end of the first year does not cancel but
is available for the second year.
new text end

new text begin By January 15 each year, Workforce
Development, Inc. must report to the
commissioner of employment and economic
development and to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over economic
development and workforce development
regarding the uses of this grant, including any
amounts used for administration of the grant.
The report must also be filed with the
Legislative Reference Library in compliance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195.
new text end

new text begin (bb) $375,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Project for
Pride in Living for job training and workforce
development services focusing on individuals
who are unemployed or underemployed. This
is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (cc) $125,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Pillsbury
United Communities to provide job training
and workforce development services for
individuals who are unemployed or
underemployed. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (dd) $500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the
International Institute of Minnesota. Grant
funds must be used for workforce training for
new Americans in industries in need of a
trained workforce. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ee) $175,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for the Minnesota Family
Resiliency Partnership under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116L.96. The commissioner,
through the adult career pathways program,
shall distribute the funds to existing nonprofit
and state displaced homemaker programs. This
is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ff) $225,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Emerge
Community Development to support and
reinforce critical workforce at the Emerge
Career and Technical Center, Cedar Riverside
Opportunity Center, and Emerge Second
Chance programs in the city of Minneapolis.
This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (gg) $375,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Workforce
Development, Inc., for their Bridges to
Healthcare program to provide career
education, wraparound support services, and
job skills training in high-demand health care
fields to low-income parents, nonnative
speakers of English, and other hard-to-train
individuals, helping families build secure
pathways out of poverty while also addressing
worker shortages in one of Minnesota's most
innovative industries. Grant proceeds may be
used for program expenses, including but not
limited to hiring instructors and navigators;
space rental; and supportive services to help
participants attend classes, including assistance
with course fees, child care, transportation,
and safe and stable housing. In addition, up to
five percent of grant proceeds may be used
for Workforce Development, Inc.'s (Bridges
to Healthcare) administrative costs. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (hh) $500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Propel
Nonprofits. Grant proceeds may be used for
purposes including but not limited to capacity
building, technical assistance and training, and
strategic consulting to community-based
workforce organizations. Of this amount, up
to five percent may be used by Propel
Nonprofits for administrative costs. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ii) $750,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Summit
Academy OIC to expand student enrollment,
employment placement, and program access
in the Twin Cities and throughout Minnesota;
to expand GED preparation and administration
and STEM programming; and to start and
enroll students in a dental assistant program
and work with employers to place students
upon successful completion of the program.
This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (jj) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Better
Futures Minnesota to provide job skills
training to individuals who have been released
from incarceration for a felony-level offense.
Enrollment in the training program must
happen no more than 12 months from the date
of release. Better Futures Minnesota shall
annually report to the commissioner on how
the money was spent and what results were
achieved. The report must include, at a
minimum, information and data about the
number of participants; participant
homelessness, employment, recidivism, and
child support compliance; and job skills
training provided to program participants. This
is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (kk) $125,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to 30,000 Feet,
a nonprofit organization, to fund youth
apprenticeship jobs, wraparound services,
after-school programming, and summer
learning loss prevention efforts targeted at
African American youth. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ll) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Bolder
Options Youth Mentoring Program to provide
disadvantaged youth ages 12 through 22 with
intensive one-to-one wellness, goal setting,
and academic-focused mentorship;
programming that teaches life and job-seeking
skills; career and college achievement coaches;
and connections to employment, job training,
and education opportunities. The grant must
serve youth in the Bolder Options program in
the Twin Cities and Rochester. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (mm) $1,000,000 the first year from the
workforce development fund is for a grant to
Change Starts With Community for a violence
prevention jobs program. Grant money must
be used to establish and deliver a
comprehensive workforce development
initiative, specifically tailored for youth and
adults who are Black, Indigenous, and People
of Color and at-risk, located on site at Shiloh
Cares Food Shelf - Northside Community
Safety Resource Center in the city of
Minneapolis. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2028.
new text end

new text begin (nn) $75,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to InspireMSP
to develop and execute programming to assist
middle and high school aged children in
Minneapolis and St. Paul to develop an interest
in and connect with the creative industry in
Minnesota. For the purpose of this paragraph,
creative industries may include but are not
limited to businesses in fields such as visual
arts, design, media, advertising, film, music,
performing arts, publishing, fashion,
architecture, and creative technology. Money
must be used for program development and
career exploration in the creative industry for
historically excluded youth by providing
access to essential resources, networks, and
hands-on experience. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (oo) $250,000 the first year from the
workforce development fund is for a grant to
Avivo to provide low-income individuals with
career education and job skills training that is
fully integrated with chemical and mental
health services. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (pp) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the city of
Brooklyn Park for the city to expand the
workforce development programming of
Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center through
workforce development programs targeted to
serving underrepresented populations,
including such programs as Brooklynk, Career
Pathways, Youth Entrepreneurship, and
Community Partnership. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2028.
new text end

new text begin (qq) $200,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to YMCA of
the North to provide career exploration, job
training, a workforce development partnership
with the Beacons program at Minneapolis
Community and Technical College, and
workforce development services for
underserved youth and young adults. This is
a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (rr) $200,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Urban
League Twin Cities for support and expansion
of its workforce solutions and wealth building
programs. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ss) $200,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Abijah's on
the Backside to provide equine-experiential
mental health therapy to first responders
suffering from job-related trauma and
post-traumatic stress disorder. The grant
provided under this paragraph is not subject
to Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.98. This
is a onetime appropriation. Any unencumbered
balance remaining at the end of the first year
does not cancel but is available the second
year.
new text end

new text begin For purposes of this paragraph, a "first
responder" is an active or retired:
new text end

new text begin (1) peace officer as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 626.84, subdivision 1,
paragraph (c);
new text end

new text begin (2) full-time firefighter as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 299N.03,
subdivision 5;
new text end

new text begin (3) volunteer firefighter as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 299N.03,
subdivision 7;
new text end

new text begin (4) ambulance service personnel as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 144E.001,
subdivision 3a;
new text end

new text begin (5) 911 telecommunicator as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 403.02,
subdivision 17c; or
new text end

new text begin (6) correctional officer as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 241.026,
subdivision 1, paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin Abijah's on the Backside must report to the
commissioner of employment and economic
development and the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over employment
and economic development policy and finance
on the equine-experiential mental health
therapy provided to first responders under this
paragraph. The report must include an
overview of the program's budget, a detailed
explanation of program expenditures, the
number of first responders served by the
program, and a list and explanation of the
services provided to and benefits received by
program participants. An initial report is due
by January 15, 2026, and a final report is due
by January 15, 2028.
new text end

new text begin (tt) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the Black
Women's Wealth Alliance to provide
individuals with job skills training, career
counseling, and career placement assistance
for in-demand careers with family sustaining
wages. This is a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (uu) $42,000 the first year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Aspirus
Lake View Hospital, a nonprofit organization,
to provide workforce training to create a
minimum of 12 new certified nursing
assistants for local employers. Grant money
may be used for training and curriculum costs,
certification testing, and a retention bonus for
trainees. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin (vv) $125,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to West
Broadway Business and Area Coalition to
support their Youth Jobs program to provide
career readiness training and internship
opportunities throughout the community for
youth in North Minneapolis. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ww) $500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the Sanneh
Foundation, a nonprofit organization, to fund
out-of-school and summer programs focused
on mentoring and behavioral, social, and
emotional learning interventions and
enrichment activities tailored for low-income
students of color. This appropriation is
onetime and available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin (xx) $500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the
Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs
to administer a statewide project of youth job
skills and career development. This project,
which may have career guidance components
including health and life skills, must be
designed to encourage, train, and assist youth
in early access to education and job-seeking
skills, work-based learning experience,
including career pathways in STEM learning,
career exploration and matching, and first job
placement through local community
partnerships and on-site job opportunities. This
grant requires a 25 percent match from
nonstate resources. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (yy) $375,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Mind the
G.A.P.P. (Gaining Assistance to Prosperity
Program) to improve the quality of life of
unemployed and underemployed individuals
by improving their employment outcomes and
developing individual earnings potential. This
is a onetime appropriation. Any unencumbered
balance remaining at the end of the first year
does not cancel but is available in the second
year.
new text end

new text begin (zz) $1,500,000 the first year from the
workforce development fund is for a grant to
Minnesota STEM Ecosystem to support
STEM learning opportunities, including but
not limited to high school and college
internships, or use of virtual reality
technology, and workforce development
within the science and technology areas. The
Minnesota STEM Ecosystem shall award
grants to programs that support STEM
learning or use of virtual reality technology,
and workforce development to ensure strategic
alignment of STEM initiatives across the state.
The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem must
provide notification to the commissioner prior
to issuing any subgrant under this paragraph.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2029.
new text end

new text begin (aaa) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the
Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers to
be used for a program supporting
undergraduate students pursuing admission to
law school. The grant provided under this
paragraph is not subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 116L.98. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin The program must:
new text end

new text begin (1) enroll Minnesota resident students
attending a baccalaureate degree-granting
postsecondary institution in Minnesota
full-time;
new text end

new text begin (2) support each of the program's students with
an academic scholarship in the amount of
$4,000 per academic year;
new text end

new text begin (3) organize events and programming,
including but not limited to one-on-one
mentoring, to familiarize enrolled students
with law school and legal careers; and
new text end

new text begin (4) provide the program's students free test
preparation materials, academic support, and
registration for the Law School Admission
Test (LSAT) examination.
new text end

new text begin The Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
may use grant money under this paragraph for
costs related to student scholarships; academic
events and programming, including food and
transportation costs for students; LSAT
preparation materials, courses, and
registrations; and hiring staff for the program.
new text end

new text begin By January 30, 2026, and again by January
30, 2027, the Minnesota Association of Black
Lawyers must submit a report to the
commissioner of employment and economic
development and to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over workforce
development and policy. The report must
include an accurate and detailed account of
the program, the program's outcomes, and the
program's revenues and expenses, including
the use of all state money appropriated in this
paragraph.
new text end

new text begin (bbb) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the Rural
Cancer Institute for a pilot program to expand
the clinical workforce specific to oncology
care in rural districts. This program may work
to increase the number of cancer care
clinicians in rural districts and provide health
care students with skills critical to the
challenges of providing cancer care in a rural
setting using a community-based model. The
community-based model may work to grow
the oncology clinical workforce in rural
districts and directly address the cancer care
workforce shortage in rural districts. This is a
onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ccc) $50,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for a grant to the Center for
African Immigrants and Refugees
Organization (CAIRO) to implement the
Gateways2Growth Initiative. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin CAIRO may use grant proceeds for the
Gateways2Growth Initiative including:
new text end

new text begin (1) IT workforce training, including (i)
expanding access to full-stack development,
cybersecurity, and business analysis training
programs and (ii) partnering with statewide
employers to facilitate hiring and paid
internships for IT trainees;
new text end

new text begin (2) commercial driver's license (CDL) training,
including (i) expanding training opportunities
for new CDL drivers to address Minnesota's
critical shortage in transportation and logistics
and (ii) partnering with trucking companies
to provide job placements and apprenticeship
programs; and
new text end

new text begin (3) health care workforce development,
including (i) training certified nursing
assistants, phlebotomists, pharmacy
technicians, and other essential health care
professionals to meet Minnesota's growing
demand in long-term care facilities and
hospitals and (ii) collaborating with statewide
health care providers to support job placement,
credentialing, and licensure.
new text end

new text begin CAIRO shall distribute grant proceeds equally
between workforce programs inside and
outside the seven-county Twin Cities
metropolitan area.
new text end

new text begin Priority must be given to (1) individuals from
historically underserved communities,
including immigrants, refugees, and rural
populations; (2) workers seeking reskilling or
career transitions due to economic
displacement; and (3) underemployed
individuals looking to enter high-demand
fields with strong career growth potential.
new text end

new text begin At the conclusion of each fiscal year, CAIRO,
in collaboration with the commissioner of
employment and economic development, shall
submit a report to the legislature detailing the
number of participants enrolled in each of the
following training sectors: IT, CDL, and health
care; the employment outcomes and wage
growth of program graduates; the regional
distribution of participants, ensuring equitable
access inside and outside the seven-county
Twin Cities metropolitan area; and
recommendations for program expansion and
sustainability.
new text end

new text begin (ddd) $25,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Duluth
Public Schools for the Duluth Promise
initiative to strengthen career planning, career
pathway training and education, wraparound
support services, and job skills advancement
in high-demand careers including health care,
manufacturing, and business finance. The
Duluth Promise aims to reduce barriers to
employment and address workforce shortages
in the Duluth area and St. Louis County by
building intentional strategies with employers,
kindergarten through grade 12 students, and
higher education partners. Money appropriated
under this paragraph:
new text end

new text begin (1) must be focused on establishing clear
pathways with early college credit, credit for
prior learning, college in the schools, early
work experiences, and earn-and-learn
opportunities;
new text end

new text begin (2) must support employer outreach services
to solve current and anticipated workforce
challenges and be directly connected to
workforce programming; and
new text end

new text begin (3) may be used for program expenses,
including but not limited to hiring instructors
and navigators, space rental, and supportive
services to help participants attend classes.
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is onetime and is available
until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin (eee) $1,000,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for the Service to Success
initiative. The base for this appropriation is
$500,000 in fiscal year 2028 and each year
thereafter. Of this amount, up to $150,000 may
be transferred to the Department of Education
to support career pathways development. Of
the amounts for fiscal year 2026 and fiscal
year 2027:
new text end

new text begin (1) $200,000 each year is for the Office of
Public Service, established under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.9921;
new text end

new text begin (2) $50,000 each year is to support career
pathways development. The commissioner of
employment and economic development may
enter into an interagency agreement with the
Department of Education, including
agreements to transfer funds and to administer
this clause; and
new text end

new text begin (3) $750,000 each year is for grants to expand
service opportunities, including but not limited
to ServeMinnesota Innovation Act, Minnesota
Statutes, sections 124D.37 to 124D.45; the
Domestic and Volunteer Service Act of 1973,
United States Code, title 42, section 4950; and
the National and Community Service Act of
1990, United States Code, title 42, section
12501. Of this amount, up to five percent may
be used for administration of the grants.
new text end

new text begin (fff) $6,000,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the Drive for
Five Initiative to conduct outreach and provide
job skills training, career counseling, case
management, and supportive services for
careers in technology, labor, the caring
professions, manufacturing, and educational
and professional services. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (ggg) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph
(fff), the commissioner must make $3,375,000
each year available through a competitive
request for proposal process. The grant awards
must be used to provide education and training
in the five industries identified in paragraph
(fff). Education and training may include:
new text end

new text begin (1) student tutoring and testing support
services;
new text end

new text begin (2) training and employment placement in
high-wage and high-growth employment;
new text end

new text begin (3) assistance in obtaining industry-specific
certifications;
new text end

new text begin (4) remedial training leading to enrollment in
employment training programs or services;
new text end

new text begin (5) real-time work experience;
new text end

new text begin (6) career and educational counseling;
new text end

new text begin (7) work experience and internships; and
new text end

new text begin (8) supportive services.
new text end

new text begin (hhh) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph
(fff), $1,500,000 each year must be awarded
through competitive grants made to trade
associations or chambers of commerce for job
placement services. Grant awards must be used
to encourage workforce training efforts to
ensure that efforts are aligned with employer
demands and that graduates are connected with
employers that are currently hiring. Trade
associations or chambers of commerce must
partner with employers with current or
anticipated employment opportunities and
nonprofit workforce training partners
participating in this program. The trade
associations or chambers of commerce must
work closely with the industry sector training
providers in the five industries identified in
paragraph (fff). Grant awards may be used for:
new text end

new text begin (1) employer engagement strategies to align
employment opportunities for individuals
exiting workforce development training
programs. Strategies may include business
recruitment, job opening development,
employee recruitment, and job matching.
Trade associations must utilize the state's labor
exchange system;
new text end

new text begin (2) diversity, inclusion, and retention training
of their members to increase the business'
understanding of welcoming and retaining a
diverse workforce; and
new text end

new text begin (3) industry-specific training.
new text end

new text begin (iii) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph
(fff), $1,125,000 each year is to hire, train,
and deploy business services representatives
in local workforce development areas
throughout the state. Business services
representatives must work with an assigned
local workforce development area to address
the hiring needs of Minnesota's businesses by
connecting job seekers and program
participants in the CareerForce system.
Business services representatives serve in the
classified service of the state and operate as
part of the agency's Employment and Training
Office. The commissioner shall develop and
implement training materials and reporting
and evaluation procedures for the activities of
the business services representatives. The
business services representatives must:
new text end

new text begin (1) serve as the primary contact for businesses
in that area;
new text end

new text begin (2) actively engage employers by assisting
with matching employers to job seekers by
referring candidates, convening job fairs, and
assisting with job announcements;
new text end

new text begin (3) work with the local area board and its
partners to identify candidates for openings in
small and midsize companies in the local area;
and
new text end

new text begin (4) engage in workforce innovation solutions.
new text end

new text begin (jjj)(1) $150,000 the first year is for
conducting a comprehensive review of the
department's programs and competitive grant
processes, including how grants are
announced, reviewed, awarded, and
administered, and how those processes impact
how services are delivered. This review must
include input from past applicants and
potential applicants. This appropriation is
onetime and is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin (2) No later than February 15, 2026, the
commissioner must submit a preliminary
written report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees and divisions with jurisdiction
over employment and economic development.
The report must include the preliminary results
of the comprehensive review, as well as any
recommendations or draft legislation that the
commissioner would like to propose for
improving the department's programs and
grant-making system in the future.
new text end

new text begin (3) No later than January 15, 2027, the
commissioner must submit a final written
report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees and
divisions with jurisdiction over employment
and economic development. The report must
include the final results of the comprehensive
review, as well as any recommendations or
draft legislation that the commissioner would
like to propose for improving the department's
programs and grant-making system in the
future.
new text end

new text begin (kkk) $150,000 the first year from the
workforce development fund is for the
expenses of the Task Force on Workforce
Development System Reform. This
appropriation is onetime and is available until
June 30, 2027.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin General Support Services new text end

new text begin 6,605,000 new text end

new text begin 7,375,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 6,510,000 new text end	new text begin 7,280,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 95,000 new text end	new text begin 95,000 new text end

new text begin $1,269,000 each year from the general fund
is for transfer to the Minnesota Housing
Finance Agency for operating the Olmstead
Compliance Office.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Minnesota Trade Office new text end

new text begin 2,242,000 new text end

new text begin 2,242,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $300,000 each year is for the STEP grants
in Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.979.
new text end

new text begin (b) $180,000 each year is for the Invest
Minnesota marketing initiative in Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.9781.
new text end

new text begin (c) $270,000 each year is for the Minnesota
Trade Offices under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.978.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Vocational Rehabilitation new text end

new text begin 44,191,000 new text end

new text begin 44,191,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 20,290,000 new text end	new text begin 20,290,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 23,901,000 new text end	new text begin 23,901,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $3,229,000 each year from the general fund
and $16,071,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for the state's vocational
rehabilitation program under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 268A. The base for this
appropriation is $1,800,000 from the general
fund and $17,500,000 from the workforce
development fund in fiscal year 2028 and each
year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (b) $10,495,000 each year from the general
fund and $6,830,000 each year from the
workforce development fund are for extended
employment services for persons with severe
disabilities under Minnesota Statutes, section
268A.15. Of the amounts appropriated from
the general fund, $4,500,000 each year is for
maintaining prior rate increases to providers
of extended employment services for persons
with severe disabilities under Minnesota
Statutes, section 268A.15.
new text end

new text begin (c) $3,555,000 each year is for grants to
programs that provide employment support
services to persons with mental illness under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 268A.13 and
268A.14.
new text end

new text begin (d) $3,011,000 each year is for grants to
centers for independent living under
Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.11.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,000,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 268A.16, for employment
services for persons, including transition-age
youth, who are deaf, deafblind, or
hard-of-hearing. If the amount in the first year
is insufficient, the amount in the second year
is available in the first year.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Services for the Blind new text end

new text begin 8,425,000 new text end

new text begin 8,425,000 new text end

new text begin Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for
senior citizens who are becoming blind. At
least one-half of the funds for this purpose
must be used to provide training services for
seniors who are becoming blind. Training
services must provide independent living skills
to seniors who are becoming blind to allow
them to continue to live independently in their
homes.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Paid Leave new text end

new text begin 40,544,000 new text end

new text begin 5,000,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the family and
medical benefit insurance account for the
purposes of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268B.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin EXPLORE MINNESOTA new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 23,652,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 18,108,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $500,000 each year must be matched from
nonstate sources to develop maximum private
sector involvement in tourism. Each $1 of state
incentive must be matched with $6 of private
sector money. "Matched" means revenue to
the state or documented in-kind, soft match,
or cash expenditures directly expended to
support Explore Minnesota under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116U.05. The incentive in
fiscal year 2026 is based on fiscal year 2025
private sector contributions. The incentive in
fiscal year 2027 is based on fiscal year 2026
private sector contribution. This incentive is
ongoing.
new text end

new text begin (b) $825,000 each year is for Explore
Minnesota Film under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116U.255.
new text end

new text begin (c) $671,000 the first year is for a grant to the
2026 Special Olympics USA Games. This is
a onetime appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (d) $5,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
Minnesota Sports and Events for costs related
to the World Junior Hockey Championships,
which will occur in Minnesota in December
of 2025 and January of 2026. This
appropriation is onetime and is available until
June 30, 2027.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 516,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 516,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $466,000 each year is for a grant to Greater
Twin Cities United Way to fully or partially
subsidize child care costs for individuals who
are:
new text end

new text begin (1) eligible for the early learning scholarship
program under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
142D.25, subdivision 2;
new text end

new text begin (2) not receiving an early learning scholarship
or assistance through the child care assistance
program; and
new text end

new text begin (3) working at least 32 hours a week providing
direct care for children in a licensed child care
center, certified child care center, or licensed
family child care setting.
new text end

new text begin Of this amount, up to ten percent is available
for Greater Twin Cities United Way to
administer the program. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2028.
new text end

new text begin Subsidies must not exceed $5,000 per child
per year and eligibility under clause (3) must
be reverified approximately every three
months. At least 25 percent of recipients must
be employed in a licensed child care center,
certified child care center, or licensed family
child care provider located in Economic
Development Area 3.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,
subsidies under this paragraph must not be
considered income, assets, or personal
property for purposes of determining eligibility
or recertifying eligibility for:
new text end

new text begin (i) child care assistance programs under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 142E, and early
learning scholarships under Minnesota
Statutes, section 142D.25;
new text end

new text begin (ii) general assistance and Minnesota
supplemental aid under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 256D;
new text end

new text begin (iii) housing support under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 256I;
new text end

new text begin (iv) the Minnesota family investment program
and diversionary work program under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 142G; or
new text end

new text begin (v) economic assistance programs under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256P.
new text end

new text begin (b) $50,000 each year is to verify whether
applicants for subsidies in paragraph (a) meet
the eligibility requirements in clauses (1) and
(2). This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2028.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 3,000,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin -0- new text end

new text begin $3,000,000 the first year is to provide lead
service line replacement grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 446A.077. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2033.
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin CARRYFORWARD; EXTENSIONS.
new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the availability of the appropriations
for the following projects is extended to June 30, 2026:
new text end

new text begin (1) Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 2, paragraph (c), clause (2);
and
new text end

new text begin (2) Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 2, paragraph (f).
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the availability of the appropriations
for the following projects is extended to June 30, 2027:
new text end

new text begin (1) Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), clause (1);
new text end

new text begin (2) Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (d);
new text end

new text begin (3) Laws 2023, chapter 63, article 9, section 9, paragraph (c); and
new text end

new text begin (4) Laws 2023, chapter 63, article 9, section 9, paragraph (d).
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the availability of the appropriations
for the following projects is extended to June 30, 2029:
new text end

new text begin (1) Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (nn); and
new text end

new text begin (2) Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (yyy).
new text end

new text begin (d) Any unspent funds appropriated in Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 2,
subdivision 4, as of the date of enactment of this section must be spent equally between
fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin TRANSFERS.
new text end

new text begin (a) $500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 are transferred from
the general fund to the emerging entrepreneur program special revenue fund account created
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116M.18. The commissioner of employment and economic
development may use up to four percent of this transfer for administration and monitoring
of the program. For fiscal years 2028 to 2031, the commissioner of management and budget
must include a transfer of $500,000 each year from the general fund to the emerging
entrepreneur program special revenue fund account when preparing each forecast through
the February 2027 forecast, under Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.103.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 are transferred
from the general fund to the CanStartup revolving loan account established under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.659, subdivision 3. The commissioner of employment and economic
development may use up to four percent of this transfer for administrative purposes. For
fiscal years 2028 to 2031, the commissioner of management and budget must include a
transfer of $1,250,000 each year from the general fund to the CanStartup revolving loan
account when preparing each forecast through the February 2027 forecast, under Minnesota
Statutes, section 16A.103.
new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin CANCELLATIONS.
new text end

new text begin (a) $1,000,000 of the fiscal year 2024 general fund appropriation under Laws 2023,
chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 2, paragraph (e), is canceled to the general
fund.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,000,000 of the fiscal year 2024 and $2,500,000 of the fiscal year 2025 general
fund appropriations under Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 2,
paragraph (ss), is canceled to the general fund.
new text end

new text begin (c) $1,200,000 of the fiscal year 2025 general fund appropriation under Laws 2023,
chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (b), is canceled to the general
fund.
new text end

new text begin (d) $200,000 of the fiscal year 2025 general fund appropriation under Laws 2024, chapter
120, article 1, section 2, subdivision 2, paragraph (i), is canceled to the general fund.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 9. new text begin APPROPRIATION CANCELLATION; JOB CREATION FUND.
new text end

new text begin $3,000,000 of the appropriation in fiscal year 2025 from the general fund as appropriated
under Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 2, paragraph (q), is canceled
to the general fund. This is a onetime cancellation.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 2

APPROPRIATIONS; LABOR

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS. new text end

new text begin (a) The sums shown in the columns marked "Appropriations" are appropriated to the
agencies and for the purposes specified in this article. The appropriations are from the
general fund, or another named fund, and are available for the fiscal years indicated for
each purpose. The figures "2026" and "2027" used in this article mean that the appropriations
listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, or June 30, 2027,
respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2026. "The second year" is fiscal year 2027. "The
biennium" is fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
new text end

new text begin (b) If an appropriation in this article is enacted more than once in the 2025 regular or
special legislative session, the appropriation must be given effect only once.
new text end

			new text begin APPROPRIATIONS new text end
			new text begin Available for the Year new text end
			new text begin Ending June 30 new text end
				new text begin 2026 new text end		new text begin 2027 new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 55,144,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 54,026,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2026 new text end	new text begin 2027 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 8,263,000 new text end	new text begin 8,135,000 new text end
new text begin Family and Medical Benefit new text end	new text begin 366,000 new text end	new text begin -0- new text end
new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end	new text begin 34,776,000 new text end	new text begin 34,652,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 11,739,000 new text end	new text begin 11,239,000 new text end

new text begin The amounts that may be spent for each
purpose are specified in the following
subdivisions.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end new text begin General Support new text end

new text begin 9,106,000 new text end

new text begin 9,106,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end new text begin Labor Standards new text end

new text begin 9,634,000 new text end

new text begin 9,187,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 7,572,000 new text end	new text begin 7,491,000 new text end
new text begin Family and Medical Benefit new text end	new text begin 366,000 new text end	new text begin -0- new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 1,696,000 new text end	new text begin 1,696,000 new text end

new text begin (a) The general fund base is $7,170,000 in
fiscal year 2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (b) $2,046,000 each year is for wage theft
prevention.
new text end

new text begin (c) $1,696,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for prevailing wage
enforcement.
new text end

new text begin (d) $351,000 the first year and $356,000 the
second year are for enforcement, education,
and training related to employee
misclassification.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,899,000 each year is for enforcement
and other duties regarding earned sick and safe
time under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 177,
and sections 181.9445 to 181.9448.
new text end

new text begin (f) $134,000 each year is for outreach and
enforcement efforts related to the nursing
mothers, lactating employees, and pregnancy
accommodations law under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 181.
new text end

new text begin (g) $169,000 each year is for the purposes of
the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry
Processing Workers Act.
new text end

new text begin (h) $123,000 each year is for enforcement,
education, and outreach regarding Minnesota
Statutes, sections 181C.02 and 181C.03.
new text end

new text begin (i) $366,000 the first year and $0 the second
year are from the family and medical benefit
insurance account in the special revenue fund
for the purposes of Minnesota Statutes, chapter
268B.
new text end

new text begin (j) $460,000 the first year and $160,000 the
second year are for costs associated with the
misclassification fraud impact report under
Minnesota Statutes, section 181.725,
subdivision 4b. This appropriation is onetime
and is available until June 30, 2027. The
commissioner of labor and industry may enter
into interagency agreements with the
commissioners of employment and economic
development and revenue to transfer funds
appropriated in this paragraph as needed to
fulfill the requirements of the misclassification
fraud impact report.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end

new text begin 17,609,000 new text end

new text begin 17,919,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end new text begin Workplace Safety new text end

new text begin 8,061,000 new text end

new text begin 7,627,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end new text begin Employment-Based Initiatives new text end

new text begin 2,404,000 new text end

new text begin 2,404,000 new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 33,000 new text end	new text begin 33,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 2,371,000 new text end	new text begin 2,371,000 new text end

new text begin (a) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for the dual-training
pipeline program and the identification of
competency standards under Minnesota
Statutes, section 175.45.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,500,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for youth skills
training grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 175.46.
new text end

new text begin (c) $371,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for administration of the
youth skills training grant program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 175.46.
new text end

new text begin (d) $33,000 each year is to identify
occupational competency standards and
provide technical assistance for developing
dual-training programs under Minnesota
Statutes, section 175.45, for the legal cannabis
industry.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end new text begin Combative Sports new text end

new text begin 254,000 new text end

new text begin 254,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end new text begin Apprenticeship new text end

new text begin 7,172,000 new text end

new text begin 6,672,000 new text end

new text begin (a) This appropriation is from the workforce
development fund. The workforce
development fund base is $2,772,000 in fiscal
year 2028 and each year thereafter.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,000,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for labor
education and advancement program grants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 178.11.
new text end

new text begin (c) $238,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for a grant to Building
Strong Communities, Inc. for the Minnesota
Helmets to Hardhats program. Money
appropriated in this paragraph 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. By February 1 of each year, Building
Strong Communities, Inc. must submit a report
to the commissioner of labor and industry and
the chairs and ranking minority members of
the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over labor and industry that identifies:
new text end

new text begin (1) a detailed accounting of the use of the
grant; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the number and demographics of
individuals served by the grant.
new text end

new text begin The report must be filed according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195.
new text end

new text begin (d) $3,500,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for a registered
teacher apprenticeship competitive grant
program. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2029. Funds must
be awarded through a competitive request for
proposal process with preference given to
programs with multiple participating school
districts. As much as practical, the
commissioner must ensure that school districts
in all regions of the state have a meaningful
opportunity to participate in one or more of
the funded programs. Grant awards must be
used to establish, administer, and
operationalize registered teacher
apprenticeship programs and joint
apprenticeship training committees statewide
in accordance with the requirements of
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 178. Grant money
may be used to:
new text end

new text begin (1) fund personnel costs;
new text end

new text begin (2) design and update related instruction for
the programs in coordination with teacher
preparation providers approved by the
Professional Educators Licensing and
Standards Board;
new text end

new text begin (3) purchase equipment, training materials,
and software licenses for apprentice tracking
systems for the programs;
new text end

new text begin (4) fund marketing costs associated with the
recruitment of signatory school districts,
journeyworker teachers, and apprentices; and
new text end

new text begin (5) fund subawards to signatory school
districts to offset costs for participation in the
program. Subawards may be used for:
new text end

new text begin (i) apprentice tuition, scholarships, and other
supportive services; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) journeyworker teacher stipends.
new text end

new text begin Grant money may not be used to pay for
apprentice wages and registered apprentices
must not incur any cost for their participation
in the apprenticeship programs.
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary,
payments under clause (5) must not be
considered income, assets, or personal
property for purposes of determining eligibility
or recertifying eligibility for aid authorized by
Minnesota Statutes, section 136A.1465.
new text end

new text begin By January 15 every year, beginning in 2028,
the commissioner must report to the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over kindergarten
through grade 12 education, higher education,
labor, and workforce development on how
teacher apprenticeship program funding was
used and recommendations for statutory or
rule changes to facilitate program
improvement and expansion of teacher
apprenticeship programs as a pathway to
teacher licensure.
new text end

new text begin (e) $500,000 the first year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Independent School District No. 294, Houston,
for the Minnesota Virtual Academy's career
pathways program with Operating Engineers
Local 49. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2027. The following
requirements apply:
new text end

new text begin (1) the career pathways program must
encourage, support, and provide continuity for
student participation in structured career
pathways. The program may include up to five
semesters of courses and must lead to
eligibility for the Operating Engineers Local
49 apprenticeship program;
new text end

new text begin (2) the grant may be used to encourage and
support student participation in the career
pathways program through additional
academic, counseling, and other support
services provided by the student's enrolling
school district. The Minnesota Virtual
Academy may contract with a student's
enrolling school district to provide these
services;
new text end

new text begin (3) the career pathways program must provide
outreach to and encourage participation in its
programming by students of color, Indigenous
students, students from families with low
income, students located throughout
Minnesota, and underserved students; and
new text end

new text begin (4) by January 15 of each year following
receipt of a grant, Independent School District
No. 294, Houston, must submit a written
report to the commissioner of labor and
industry and the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over education and workforce
development. The grant award and report must
comply with the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes, sections 3.195 and 127A.20. The
report must:
new text end

new text begin (i) describe students' experiences with the
program;
new text end

new text begin (ii) document the program's spending and the
number of students participating in the
program and entering into the apprenticeship
program;
new text end

new text begin (iii) include geographic and demographic
information on the program participants;
new text end

new text begin (iv) make recommendations to improve the
support of career pathways programs
statewide; and
new text end

new text begin (v) make recommendations to improve student
participation in career pathways programs.
new text end

new text begin (f) $400,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for a grant to Building
Strong Communities, Inc., for a statewide
apprenticeship readiness program that prepares
women; individuals who are Black,
Indigenous, and People of Color; and veterans
to enter the building and construction
industries. This is a onetime appropriation. By
February 1 of each year following receipt of
a grant, Building Strong Communities, Inc.
must submit a report to the commissioner of
labor and industry and the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over labor and
industry that identifies:
new text end

new text begin (1) a detailed accounting of the use of the
grant; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the number and demographics of
individuals served by the grant.
new text end

new text begin The report must be filed according to
Minnesota Statutes, section 3.195.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end new text begin Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board new text end

new text begin 404,000 new text end

new text begin 357,000 new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end new text begin Construction Codes and Licensing new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin 500,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workforce
development fund for initiatives to promote
mental health and prevent suicide in the
construction industry and may be used for
outreach, education, development of resources
related to stigma reduction and worksite
strategies, and grants to industry groups for
related activities. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2029.
new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT OF APPEALS new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,962,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 2,895,000 new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 3,828,000 new text end

new text begin $ new text end

new text begin 3,882,000 new text end

new text begin $762,000 the first year and $772,000 the
second year are for the Public Employment
Relations Board under Minnesota Statutes,
section 179A.041.
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin CANCELLATIONS.
new text end

new text begin (a) $25,000 of the fiscal year 2024 appropriation from the general fund for creation and
distribution of a veterans' benefits and services poster under Laws 2023, chapter 53, article
19, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph (f), is canceled.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,000,000 of the fiscal year 2024 appropriation from the workforce development
fund for grants to registered apprenticeship programs for clean economy occupations under
Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 19, section 2, subdivision 8, paragraph (c), is canceled.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Laws 2024, chapter 127, article 14, section 3, is amended to read:

Sec. 3. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

$

-0-

$

225,000

This appropriation is for the single-egress
stairway apartment building report under
article 15, section 46. This is a onetime
appropriation new text begin and is available until June 30,
2026 new text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

ARTICLE 3

APPROPRIATION MODIFICATIONS

Section 1.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 2, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 2. Business and Community Development

195,061,000

139,104,000

Appropriations by Fund
General	193,011,000	137,054,000
Remediation	700,000	700,000
Workforce Development	1,350,000	1,350,000

(a) $2,287,000 each year is for the greater
Minnesota business development public
infrastructure grant program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.431. This appropriation
is available until June 30, 2027.

(b) $500,000 each year is for grants to small
business development centers under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.68. Money made
available under this paragraph may be used to
match funds under the federal Small Business
Development Center (SBDC) program under
United States Code, title 15, section 648, to
provide consulting and technical services or
to build additional SBDC network capacity to
serve entrepreneurs and small businesses.

(c) $2,500,000 the first year is for Launch
Minnesota. This is a onetime appropriation.
Of this amount:

(1) $1,500,000 is for innovation grants to
eligible Minnesota entrepreneurs or start-up
businesses to assist with their operating needs;

(2) $500,000 is for administration of Launch
Minnesota; and

(3) $500,000 is for grantee activities at Launch
Minnesota.

(d)(1) $500,000 each year is for grants to
MNSBIR, Inc., to support moving scientific
excellence and technological innovation from
the lab to the market for start-ups and small
businesses by securing federal research and
development funding. The purpose of the grant
is to build a strong Minnesota economy and
stimulate the creation of novel products,
services, and solutions in the private sector;
strengthen the role of small business in
meeting federal research and development
needs; increase the commercial application of
federally supported research results; and
develop and increase the Minnesota
workforce, especially by fostering and
encouraging participation by small businesses
owned by women and people who are Black,
Indigenous, or people of color. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(2) MNSBIR, Inc., shall use the grant money
to be the dedicated resource for federal
research and development for small businesses
of up to 500 employees statewide to support
research and commercialization of novel ideas,
concepts, and projects into cutting-edge
products and services for worldwide economic
impact. MNSBIR, Inc., shall use grant money
to:

(i) assist small businesses in securing federal
research and development funding, including
the Small Business Innovation Research and
Small Business Technology Transfer programs
and other federal research and development
funding opportunities;

(ii) support technology transfer and
commercialization from the University of
Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, and federal
laboratories;

(iii) partner with large businesses;

(iv) conduct statewide outreach, education,
and training on federal rules, regulations, and
requirements;

(v) assist with scientific and technical writing;

(vi) help manage federal grants and contracts;
and

(vii) support cost accounting and sole-source
procurement opportunities.

(e) $10,000,000 the first year is deleted text begin for deleted text end new text begin transferred
from the general fund to new text end the Minnesota
Expanding Opportunity Fund Program new text begin special
revenue account new text end under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.8733. This is a onetime
deleted text begin appropriation deleted text end new text begin transfer new text end and is available until
June 30, 2025.

(f) $6,425,000 each year is for the small
business assistance partnerships program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.682.
All grant awards shall be for two consecutive
years. Grants shall be awarded in the first year.
The department may use up to five percent of
the appropriation for administrative purposes.
The base for this appropriation is $2,725,000
in fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter.

(g) $350,000 each year is for administration
of the community energy transition office.

(h) $5,000,000 each year is transferred from
the general fund to the community energy
transition account for grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.55. This is a onetime
transfer.

(i) $1,772,000 each year is for contaminated
site cleanup and development grants under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 116J.551 to
116J.558. This appropriation is available until
expended.

(j) $700,000 each year is from the remediation
fund for contaminated site cleanup and
development grants under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 116J.551 to 116J.558. This
appropriation is available until expended.

(k) $389,000 each year is for the Center for
Rural Policy and Development. The base for
this appropriation is $139,000 in fiscal year
2026 and each year thereafter.

(l) $25,000 each year is for the administration
of state aid for the Destination Medical Center
under Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.40 to
469.47.

(m) $875,000 each year is for the host
community economic development program
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.548.

(n) $6,500,000 each year is for grants to local
communities to increase the number of quality
child care providers to support economic
development. Fifty percent of grant money
must go to communities located outside the
seven-county metropolitan area as defined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 473.121,
subdivision 2. The base for this appropriation
is $1,500,000 in fiscal year 2026 and each year
thereafter.

Grant recipients must obtain a 50 percent
nonstate match to grant money in either cash
or in-kind contribution, unless the
commissioner waives the requirement. Grant
money available under this subdivision must
be used to implement projects to reduce the
child care shortage in the state, including but
not limited to funding for child care business
start-ups or expansion, training, facility
modifications, direct subsidies or incentives
to retain employees, or improvements required
for licensing, and assistance with licensing
and other regulatory requirements. In awarding
grants, the commissioner must give priority
to communities that have demonstrated a
shortage of child care providers.

Within one year of receiving grant money,
grant recipients must report to the
commissioner on the outcomes of the grant
program, including but not limited to the
number of new providers, the number of
additional child care provider jobs created, the
number of additional child care openings, and
the amount of cash and in-kind local money
invested. Within one month of all grant
recipients reporting on program outcomes, the
commissioner must report the grant recipients'
outcomes to the chairs and ranking members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over early learning and child care and
economic development.

(o) $500,000 each year is for the Office of
Child Care Community Partnerships. Of this
amount:

(1) $450,000 each year is for administration
of the Office of Child Care Community
Partnerships; and

(2) $50,000 each year is for the Labor Market
Information Office to conduct research and
analysis related to the child care industry.

(p) $3,500,000 each year is for grants in equal
amounts to each of the Minnesota Initiative
Foundations. This appropriation is available
until June 30, 2027. The base for this
appropriation is $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2026
and each year thereafter. The Minnesota
Initiative Foundations must use grant money
under this section to:

(1) facilitate planning processes for rural
communities resulting in a community solution
action plan that guides decision making to
sustain and increase the supply of quality child
care in the region to support economic
development;

(2) engage the private sector to invest local
resources to support the community solution
action plan and ensure quality child care is a
vital component of additional regional
economic development planning processes;

(3) provide locally based training and technical
assistance to rural business owners
individually or through a learning cohort.
Access to financial and business development
assistance must prepare child care businesses
for quality engagement and improvement by
stabilizing operations, leveraging funding from
other sources, and fostering business acumen
that allows child care businesses to plan for
and afford the cost of providing quality child
care; and

(4) recruit child care programs to participate
in quality rating and improvement
measurement programs. The Minnesota
Initiative Foundations must work with local
partners to provide low-cost training,
professional development opportunities, and
continuing education curricula. The Minnesota
Initiative Foundations must fund, through local
partners, an enhanced level of coaching to
rural child care providers to obtain a quality
rating through measurement programs.

(q) $8,000,000 each year is for the Minnesota
job creation fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.8748. Of this amount, the
commissioner of employment and economic
development may use up to three percent for
administrative expenses. This appropriation
is available until expended. Notwithstanding
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8748, money
appropriated for the job creation fund may be
used for redevelopment under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 116J.575 and 116J.5761, at
the discretion of the commissioner.

(r) $12,370,000 each year is for the Minnesota
investment fund under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.8731. Of this amount, the
commissioner of employment and economic
development may use up to three percent for
administration and monitoring of the program.
This appropriation is available until expended.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.8731, money appropriated to the
commissioner for the Minnesota investment
fund may be used for the redevelopment
program under Minnesota Statutes, sections
116J.575 and 116J.5761, at the discretion of
the commissioner. Grants under this paragraph
are not subject to the grant amount limitation
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731.

(s) $4,246,000 each year is for the
redevelopment program under Minnesota
Statutes, sections 116J.575 and 116J.5761.
The base for this appropriation is $2,246,000
in fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter.
This appropriation is available until expended.

(t) $1,000,000 each year is for the Minnesota
emerging entrepreneur loan program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116M.18. Money
available under this paragraph is for transfer
into the emerging entrepreneur program
special revenue fund account created under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116M, and are
available until expended. Of this amount, up
to four percent is for administration and
monitoring of the program.

(u) $325,000 the first year is for the Minnesota
Film and TV Board. The appropriation is
available only upon receipt by the board of $1
in matching contributions of money or in-kind
contributions from nonstate sources for every
$3 provided by this appropriation, except that
up to $50,000 is available on July 1 even if
the required matching contribution has not
been received by that date. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(v) $12,000 each year is for a grant to the
Upper Minnesota Film Office.

(w) $500,000 the first year is for a grant to the
Minnesota Film and TV Board for the film
production jobs program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116U.26. This appropriation
is available until June 30, 2027. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(x) $4,195,000 each year is for the Minnesota
job skills partnership program under
Minnesota Statutes, sections 116L.01 to
116L.17. If the appropriation for either year
is insufficient, the appropriation for the other
year is available. This appropriation is
available until expended.

(y) $1,350,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for jobs training grants
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.41.

(z) $47,475,000 the first year and $50,475,000
the second year are for the PROMISE grant
program. This is a onetime appropriation and
is available until June 30, 2027. Any
unencumbered balance remaining at the end
of the first year does not cancel but is available
the second year. Of this amount:

(1) $475,000 each year is for administration
of the PROMISE grant program;

(2) $7,500,000 each year is for grants in equal
amounts to each of the Minnesota Initiative
Foundations to serve businesses in greater
Minnesota. Of this amount, $600,000 each
year is for grants to businesses with less than
$100,000 in revenue in the prior year; and

(3) $39,500,000 the first year and $42,500,000
the second year are for grants to the
Neighborhood Development Center. Of this
amount, the following amounts are designated
for the following areas:

(i) $16,000,000 each year is for North
Minneapolis' West Broadway, Camden, deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin and new text end
other Northside neighborhoods. Of this
amount, $1,000,000 each year is for grants to
businesses with less than $100,000 in revenue
in the prior year;

(ii) deleted text begin $13,500,000 each year is deleted text end new text begin $12,500,000 the
first year and $13,500,000 the second year are new text end
for South Minneapolis' Lake Street, 38th and
Chicago, Franklin, Nicollet, and Riverside
corridors. Of this amount, $750,000 each year
is for grants to businesses with less than
$100,000 in revenue in the prior year;

(iii) $10,000,000 each year is for St. Paul's
University Avenue, Midway, Eastside, or other
St. Paul neighborhoods. Of this amount,
$750,000 each year is for grants to businesses
with less than $100,000 in revenue in the prior
year;

(iv) $1,000,000 the first year is for South
Minneapolis' Hennepin Avenue Commercial
corridor, South Hennepin Community
corridor, and Uptown Special Service District;
and

(v) $3,000,000 the second year is for grants
to businesses in the counties of Anoka, Carver,
Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and
Washington, excluding the cities of
Minneapolis and St. Paul.

(aa) $15,150,000 each year is for the
PROMISE loan program. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027. Of this amount:

(1) $150,000 each year is for administration
of the PROMISE loan program;

(2) $3,000,000 each year is for grants in equal
amounts to each of the Minnesota Initiative
Foundations to serve businesses in greater
Minnesota; and

(3) $12,000,000 each year is for grants to the
Metropolitan Economic Development
Association (MEDA). Of this amount, the
following amounts are designated for the
following areas:

(i) $4,500,000 each year is for North
Minneapolis' West Broadway, Camden, deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin and new text end
other Northside neighborhoods;

(ii) $4,500,000 each year is for South
Minneapolis' Lake Street, 38th and Chicago,
Franklin, Nicollet, and Riverside corridors;
and

(iii) $3,000,000 each year is for St. Paul's
University Avenue, Midway, Eastside, or other
St. Paul neighborhoods.

(bb) $1,500,000 each year is for a grant to the
Metropolitan Consortium of Community
Developers for the community wealth-building
grant program pilot project. Of this amount,
up to two percent is for administration and
monitoring of the community wealth-building
grant program pilot project. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(cc) $250,000 each year is for the publication,
dissemination, and use of labor market
information under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.401.

(dd) $5,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
the Bloomington Port Authority to provide
funding for the Expo 2027 host organization.
The Bloomington Port Authority must enter
into an agreement with the host organization
over the use of money, which may be used for
activities, including but not limited to
finalizing the community dossier and staffing
the host organization and for infrastructure
design and planning, financial modeling,
development planning and coordination of
both real estate and public private partnerships,
and reimbursement of costs the Bloomington
Port Authority incurred. In selecting vendors
and exhibitors for Expo 2027, the host
organization shall prioritize outreach to,
collaboration with, and inclusion of businesses
that are majority owned by people of color,
women, and people with disabilities. The host
organization and Bloomington Port Authority
may be reimbursed for expenses 90 days prior
to encumbrance. This appropriation is
contingent on approval of the project by the
Bureau International des Expositions. If the
project is not approved by the Bureau
International des Expositions, the money shall
transfer to the Minnesota investment fund
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731.
Any unencumbered balance remaining at the
end of the first year does not cancel but is
available for the second year.

(ee) $5,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
the Neighborhood Development Center for
small business programs, including training,
lending, business services, and real estate
programming; small business incubator
development in the Twin Cities and outside
the seven-county metropolitan area; and
technical assistance activities for partners
outside the seven-county metropolitan area;
and for high-risk, character-based loan capital
for nonrecourse loans. This is a onetime
appropriation. Any unencumbered balance
remaining at the end of the first year does not
cancel but is available for the second year.

(ff) $5,000,000 the first year is for transfer to
the emerging developer fund account in the
special revenue fund. Of this amount, up to
five percent is for administration and
monitoring of the emerging developer fund
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.9926, and the remainder is for a grant to
the Local Initiatives Support Corporation -
Twin Cities to serve as a partner organization
under the program. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(gg) $5,000,000 the first year is for the
Canadian border counties economic relief
program under article 5. Of this amount, up
to $1,000,000 is for Tribal economic
development and $2,100,000 is for a grant to
Lake of the Woods County for the forgivable
loan program for remote recreational
businesses. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2026.

(hh) $1,000,000 each year is for a grant to
African Economic Development Solutions.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2026. Of this amount:

(1) $500,000 each year is for a loan fund that
must address pervasive economic inequities
by supporting business ventures of
entrepreneurs in the African immigrant
community; and

(2) $250,000 each year is for workforce
development and technical assistance,
including but not limited to business
development, entrepreneur training, business
technical assistance, loan packing, and
community development services.

(ii) $1,500,000 each year is for a grant to the
Latino Economic Development Center. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2025. Of this amount:

(1) $750,000 each year is to assist, support,
finance, and launch microentrepreneurs by
delivering training, workshops, and
one-on-one consultations to businesses; and

(2) $750,000 each year is to guide prospective
entrepreneurs in their start-up process by
introducing them to key business concepts,
including business start-up readiness. Grant
proceeds must be used to offer workshops on
a variety of topics throughout the year,
including finance, customer service,
food-handler training, and food-safety
certification. Grant proceeds may also be used
to provide lending to business startups.

(jj) $627,000 the first year is for a grant to
Community and Economic Development
Associates (CEDA) to provide funding for
economic development technical assistance
and economic development project grants to
small communities across rural Minnesota and
for CEDA to design, implement, market, and
administer specific types of basic community
and economic development programs tailored
to individual community needs. Technical
assistance grants shall be based on need and
given to communities that are otherwise
unable to afford these services. Of the amount
appropriated, up to $270,000 may be used for
economic development project implementation
in conjunction with the technical assistance
received. This is a onetime appropriation. Any
unencumbered balance remaining at the end
of the first year does not cancel but is available
the second year.

(kk) $2,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
WomenVenture to:

(1) support child care providers through
business training and shared services programs
and to create materials that could be used, free
of charge, for start-up, expansion, and
operation of child care businesses statewide,
with the goal of helping new and existing child
care businesses in underserved areas of the
state become profitable and sustainable; and

(2) support business expansion for women
food entrepreneurs throughout Minnesota's
food supply chain to help stabilize and
strengthen their business operations, create
distribution networks, offer technical
assistance and support to beginning women
food entrepreneurs, develop business plans,
develop a workforce, research expansion
strategies, and for other related activities.

Eligible uses of the money include but are not
limited to:

(i) leasehold improvements;

(ii) additions, alterations, remodeling, or
renovations to rented space;

(iii) inventory or supplies;

(iv) machinery or equipment purchases;

(v) working capital; and

(vi) debt refinancing.

Money distributed to entrepreneurs may be
loans, forgivable loans, and grants. Of this
amount, up to five percent may be used for
the WomenVenture's technical assistance and
administrative costs. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2026.

By December 15, 2026, WomenVenture must
submit a report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over agriculture
and employment and economic development.
The report must include a summary of the uses
of the appropriation, including the amount of
the appropriation used for administration. The
report must also provide a breakdown of the
amount of funding used for loans, forgivable
loans, and grants; information about the terms
of the loans issued; a discussion of how money
from repaid loans will be used; the number of
entrepreneurs assisted; and a breakdown of
how many entrepreneurs received assistance
in each county.

(ll) $2,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
African Career, Education, and Resource, Inc.,
for operational infrastructure and technical
assistance to small businesses. This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2025.

(mm) $5,000,000 the first year is for a grant
to the African Development Center to provide
loans to purchase commercial real estate and
to expand organizational infrastructure. This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2025.
Of this amount:

(1) $2,800,000 is for loans to purchase
commercial real estate targeted at African
immigrant small business owners;

(2) $364,000 is for loan loss reserves to
support loan volume growth and attract
additional capital;

(3) $836,000 is for increasing organizational
capacity;

(4) $300,000 is for the safe 2 eat project of
inclusive assistance with required restaurant
licensing examinations; and

(5) $700,000 is for a center for community
resources for language and technology
assistance for small businesses.

(nn) $7,000,000 the first year is for grants to
the Minnesota Initiative Foundations to
capitalize their revolving loan funds, which
address unmet financing needs of for-profit
business start-ups, expansions, and ownership
transitions; nonprofit organizations; and
developers of housing to support the
construction, rehabilitation, and conversion
of housing units. Of the amount appropriated:

(1) $1,000,000 is for a grant to the Southwest
Initiative Foundation;

(2) $1,000,000 is for a grant to the West
Central Initiative Foundation;

(3) $1,000,000 is for a grant to the Southern
Minnesota Initiative Foundation;

(4) $1,000,000 is for a grant to the Northwest
Minnesota Foundation;

(5) $2,000,000 is for a grant to the Initiative
Foundation of which $1,000,000 is for
redevelopment of the St. Cloud Youth and
Family Center; and

(6) $1,000,000 is for a grant to the Northland
Foundation.

(oo) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., to reach and
deliver talent, leadership, employee retention,
continuous improvement, strategy, quality
management systems, revenue growth, and
manufacturing peer-to-peer advisory services
to small manufacturing companies employing
35 or fewer full-time equivalent employees.
This is a onetime appropriation. No later than
February 1, 2025, and February 1, 2026,
Enterprise Minnesota, Inc., must provide a
report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over economic development that
includes:

(1) the grants awarded during the past 12
months;

(2) the estimated financial impact of the grants
awarded to each company receiving services
under the program;

(3) the actual financial impact of grants
awarded during the past 24 months; and

(4) the total amount of federal funds leveraged
from the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
at the United States Department of Commerce.

(pp) $375,000 each year is for a grant to
PFund Foundation to provide grants to
LGBTQ+-owned small businesses and
entrepreneurs. Of this amount, up to five
percent may be used for PFund Foundation's
technical assistance and administrative costs.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2026. To the extent
practicable, money must be distributed by
PFund Foundation as follows:

(1) at least 33.3 percent to businesses owned
by members of racial minority communities;
and

(2) at least 33.3 percent to businesses outside
of the seven-county metropolitan area as
defined in Minnesota Statutes, section
473.121, subdivision 2.

(qq) $125,000 each year is for a grant to
Quorum to provide business support, training,
development, technical assistance, and related
activities for LGBTQ+-owned small
businesses that are recipients of a PFund
Foundation grant. Of this amount, up to five
percent may be used for Quorum's technical
assistance and administrative costs. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2026.

(rr) $5,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
the Metropolitan Economic Development
Association (MEDA) for statewide business
development and assistance services to
minority-owned businesses. This is a onetime
appropriation. Any unencumbered balance
remaining at the end of the first year does not
cancel but is available the second year. Of this
amount:

(1) $3,000,000 is for a revolving loan fund to
provide additional minority-owned businesses
with access to capital; and

(2) $2,000,000 is for operating support
activities related to business development and
assistance services for minority business
enterprises.

By February 1, 2025, MEDA shall report to
the commissioner and the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over economic
development policy and finance on the loans
and operating support activities, including
outcomes and expenditures, supported by the
appropriation under this paragraph.

(ss) $2,500,000 each year is for a grant to a
Minnesota-based automotive component
manufacturer and distributor specializing in
electric vehicles and sensor technology that
manufactures all of their parts onshore to
expand their manufacturing. The grant
recipient under this paragraph shall submit
reports on the uses of the money appropriated,
the number of jobs created due to the
appropriation, wage information, and the city
and state in which the additional
manufacturing activity was located to the
chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over
economic development. An initial report shall
be submitted by December 15, 2023, and a
final report is due by December 15, 2025. This
is a onetime appropriation.

(tt)(1) $125,000 each year is for grants to the
Latino Chamber of Commerce Minnesota to
support the growth and expansion of small
businesses statewide. Funds may be used for
the cost of programming, outreach, staffing,
and supplies. This is a onetime appropriation.

(2) By January 15, 2026, the Latino Chamber
of Commerce Minnesota must submit a report
to the legislative committees with jurisdiction
over economic development that details the
use of grant funds and the grant's economic
impact.

(uu) $175,000 the first year is for a grant to
the city of South St. Paul to study options for
repurposing the 1927 American Legion
Memorial Library after the property is no
longer used as a library. This appropriation is
available until the project is completed or
abandoned, subject to Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.642.

(vv) $250,000 the first year is for a grant to
LatinoLEAD for organizational
capacity-building.

(ww) $80,000 the first year is for a grant to
the Neighborhood Development Center for
small business competitive grants to software
companies working to improve employee
engagement and workplace culture and to
reduce turnover.

(xx)(1) $3,000,000 in the first year is for a
grant to the Center for Economic Inclusion for
strategic, data-informed investments in job
creation strategies that respond to the needs
of underserved populations statewide. This
may include forgivable loans, revenue-based
financing, and equity investments for
entrepreneurs with barriers to growth. Of this
amount, up to five percent may be used for
the center's technical assistance and
administrative costs. This appropriation is
available until June 30, 2025.

(2) By January 15, 2026, the Center for
Economic Inclusion shall submit a report on
the use of grant funds, including any loans
made, to the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over economic development.

(yy) $500,000 the first year is for a grant to
the Asian Economic Development Association
for asset building and financial empowerment
for entrepreneurs and small business owners,
small business development and technical
assistance, and cultural placemaking. This is
a onetime appropriation.

(zz) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Isuroon to support primarily African
immigrant women with entrepreneurial
training to start, manage, and grow
self-sustaining microbusinesses, develop
incubator space for these businesses, and
provide support with financial and language
literacy, systems navigation to eliminate
capital access disparities, marketing, and other
technical assistance. This is a onetime
appropriation.

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new text begin This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2023, except
that the amendment in paragraph (z), clause (3), item (ii), is effective retroactively from
July 1, 2024.
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Sec. 2.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 3, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Employment and Training Programs

112,038,000

104,499,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	91,036,000	83,497,000
Workforce Development	21,002,000	21,002,000

(a) $500,000 each year from the general fund
and $500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for rural career
counseling coordinators in the workforce
service areas and for the purposes specified
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.667.

(b) $25,000,000 each year is for the targeted
population workforce grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116L.43. The department
may use up to five percent of this
appropriation for administration, monitoring,
and oversight of the program. Of this amount:

(1) $18,500,000 each year is for job and
entrepreneurial skills training grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.43,
subdivision 2;

(2) $1,500,000 each year is for diversity and
inclusion training for small employers under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.43,
subdivision 3; and

(3) $5,000,000 each year is for capacity
building grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116L.43, subdivision 4.

The base for this appropriation is $1,275,000
in fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter.

(c) $750,000 each year is for the women and
high-wage, high-demand, nontraditional jobs
grant program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116L.99. Of this amount, up to five
percent is for administration and monitoring
of the program.

(d) $10,000,000 each year is for the Drive for
Five Initiative to conduct outreach and provide
job skills training, career counseling, case
management, and supportive services for
careers in (1) technology, (2) labor, (3) the
caring professions, (4) manufacturing, and (5)
educational and professional services. This is
a onetime appropriation.

(e) Of the amounts appropriated in paragraph
(d), the commissioner must make $7,000,000
each year available through a competitive
request for proposal process. The grant awards
must be used to provide education and training
in the five industries identified in paragraph
(d). Education and training may include:

(1) student tutoring and testing support
services;

(2) training and employment placement in high
wage and high growth employment;

(3) assistance in obtaining industry-specific
certifications;

(4) remedial training leading to enrollment in
employment training programs or services;

(5) real-time work experience;

(6) career and educational counseling;

(7) work experience and internships; and

(8) supportive services.

(f) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph
(d), $2,000,000 each year must be awarded
through competitive grants made to trade
associations or chambers of commerce for job
placement services. Grant awards must be used
to encourage workforce training efforts to
ensure that efforts are aligned with employer
demands and that graduates are connected with
employers that are currently hiring. Trade
associations or chambers must partner with
employers with current or anticipated
employment opportunities and nonprofit
workforce training partners participating in
this program. The trade associations or
chambers must work closely with the industry
sector training providers in the five industries
identified in paragraph (d). Grant awards may
be used for:

(1) employer engagement strategies to align
employment opportunities for individuals
exiting workforce development training
programs. These strategies may include
business recruitment, job opening
development, employee recruitment, and job
matching. Trade associations must utilize the
state's labor exchange system;

(2) diversity, inclusion, and retention training
of their members to increase the business'
understanding of welcoming and retaining a
diverse workforce; and

(3) industry-specific training.

(g) Of the amount appropriated in paragraph
(d), $1,000,000 each year is to hire, train, and
deploy business services representatives in
local workforce development areas throughout
the state. Business services representatives
must work with an assigned local workforce
development area to address the hiring needs
of Minnesota's businesses by connecting job
seekers and program participants in the
CareerForce system. Business services
representatives serve in the classified service
of the state and operate as part of the agency's
Employment and Training Office. The
commissioner shall develop and implement
training materials and reporting and evaluation
procedures for the activities of the business
services representatives. The business services
representatives must:

(1) serve as the primary contact for businesses
in that area;

(2) actively engage employers by assisting
with matching employers to job seekers by
referring candidates, convening job fairs, and
assisting with job announcements; and

(3) work with the local area board and its
partners to identify candidates for openings in
small and midsize companies in the local area.

(h) $2,546,000 each year from the general fund
and $4,604,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for the pathways to
prosperity competitive grant program. Of this
amount, up to five percent is for administration
and monitoring of the program.

(i) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for current Minnesota
affiliates of OIC of America, Inc. This
appropriation shall be divided equally among
the eligible centers.

(j) $1,000,000 each year is for competitive
grants to organizations providing services to
relieve economic disparities in the Southeast
Asian community through workforce
recruitment, development, job creation,
assistance of smaller organizations to increase
capacity, and outreach. Of this amount, up to
five percent is for administration and
monitoring of the program.

(k) $1,000,000 each year is for a competitive
grant program to provide grants to
organizations that provide support services for
individuals, such as job training, employment
preparation, internships, job assistance to
parents, financial literacy, academic and
behavioral interventions for low-performing
students, and youth intervention. Grants made
under this section must focus on low-income
communities, young adults from families with
a history of intergenerational poverty, and
communities of color. Of this amount, up to
five percent is for administration and
monitoring of the program.

(l) $750,000 each year from the general fund
and $6,698,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for the youth-at-work
competitive grant program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116L.562. Of this amount,
up to five percent is for administration and
monitoring of the youth workforce
development competitive grant program. All
grant awards shall be for two consecutive
years. Grants shall be awarded in the first year.
The base for this appropriation is $750,000
from the general fund and $3,348,000 from
the workforce development fund beginning in
fiscal year 2026 and each year thereafter.

(m) $1,093,000 each year is from the general
fund and $1,000,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the
youthbuild program under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 116L.361 to 116L.366. The base for
this appropriation is $1,000,000 from the
workforce development fund in fiscal year
2026 and each year thereafter.

(n) $4,511,000 each year from the general fund
and $4,050,000 each year from the workforce
development fund are for the Minnesota youth
program under Minnesota Statutes, sections
116L.56 and 116L.561. The base for this
appropriation is $0 from the general fund and
$4,050,000 from the workforce development
fund in fiscal year 2026 and each year
thereafter.

(o) $750,000 each year is for the Office of
New Americans under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.4231.

(p) $1,000,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the
Minnesota Technology Association to support
the SciTech internship program, a program
that supports science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM) internship opportunities for
two- and four-year college students and
graduate students in their fields of study. The
internship opportunities must match students
with paid internships within STEM disciplines
at small, for-profit companies located in
Minnesota having fewer than 250 employees
worldwide. At least 325 students must be
matched each year. No more than 15 percent
of the hires may be graduate students. Selected
hiring companies shall receive from the grant
50 percent of the wages paid to the intern,
capped at $3,000 per intern. The program must
work toward increasing the participation
among women or other underserved
populations. This is a onetime appropriation.

(q) $750,000 each year is for grants to the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's Teen
Teamworks youth employment and training
programs. This is a onetime appropriation and
available until June 30, 2027. Any
unencumbered balance remaining at the end
of the first year does not cancel but is available
in the second year.

(r) $900,000 each year is for a grant to Avivo
to provide low-income individuals with career
education and job skills training that is fully
integrated with chemical and mental health
services. Of this amount, up to $250,000 each
year is for a grant to Avivo to provide
resources and support services to survivors of
sex trafficking and domestic abuse in the
greater St. Cloud area as they search for
employment. Program resources include but
are not limited to costs for day care,
transportation, housing, legal advice, procuring
documents required for employment, interview
clothing, technology, and Internet access. The
program shall also include public outreach and
corporate training components to communicate
to the public and potential employers about
the specific struggles faced by survivors as
they re-enter the workforce. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(s) $1,000,000 each year is for the getting to
work grant program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.545. Of this amount, up to five
percent is for administration and monitoring
of the program. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(t) $400,000 each year is for a grant to the
nonprofit 30,000 Feet to fund youth
apprenticeship jobs, wraparound services,
after-school programming, and summer
learning loss prevention efforts targeted at
African American youth. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(u) $463,000 the first year is for a grant to the
Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota.
This is a onetime appropriation. Of this
amount:

(1) $313,000 is to fund one year of free
full-service programming for a new program
in Waite Park that will employ part-time youth
development staff and provide community
volunteer opportunities for people of all ages.
Career exploration and life skills programming
will be a significant dimension of
programming at this new site; and

(2) $150,000 is for planning and design for a
new multiuse facility for the Boys and Girls
Club of Waite Park and other community
partners, including the Waite Park Police
Department and the Whitney Senior Center.

(v) $1,000,000 each year is for a grant to the
Minnesota Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs
to administer a statewide project of youth job
skills and career development. This project,
which may have career guidance components
including health and life skills, must be
designed to encourage, train, and assist youth
in early access to education and job-seeking
skills, work-based learning experience,
including career pathways in STEM learning,
career exploration and matching, and first job
placement through local community
partnerships and on-site job opportunities. This
grant requires a 25 percent match from
nonstate resources. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(w) $1,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce
Foundation for the Learn and Earn Initiative
to help the Owatonna and Steele County
region grow and retain a talented workforce.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2025. Of this amount:

(1) $900,000 is to develop an advanced
manufacturing career pathway program for
youth and adult learners with shared learning
spaces, state-of-the-art equipment, and
instructional support to grow and retain talent
in Owatonna; and

(2) $100,000 is to create the Owatonna
Opportunity scholarship model for the Learn
and Earn Initiative for students and employers.

(x) $250,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the White
Bear Center for the Arts for establishing a paid
internship program for high school students
to learn professional development skills
through an arts perspective. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(y) $250,000 each year is for the Minnesota
Family Resiliency Partnership under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.96. The
commissioner, through the adult career
pathways program, shall distribute the money
to existing nonprofit and state displaced
homemaker programs. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(z) $600,000 each year is for a grant to East
Side Neighborhood Services. This is a onetime
appropriation of which:

(1) $300,000 each year is for the senior
community service employment program,
which provides work readiness training to
low-income adults ages 55 and older to
provide ongoing support and mentoring
services to the program participants as well as
the transition period from subsidized wages
to unsubsidized wages; and

(2) $300,000 each year is for the nursing
assistant plus program to serve the increased
need for growth of medical talent pipelines
through expansion of the existing program and
development of in-house training.

The amounts specified in clauses (1) and (2)
may also be used to enhance employment
programming for youth and young adults, ages
14 to 24, to introduce them to work culture,
develop essential work readiness skills, and
make career plans through paid internship
experiences and work readiness training.

(aa) $1,500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Ujamaa
Place to assist primarily African American
men with job training, employment
preparation, internships, education, vocational
housing, and organizational capacity building.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(bb) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la
Acción Latina (COPAL) for worker center
programming that supports primarily
low-income, migrant, and Latinx workers with
career planning, workforce training and
education, workers' rights advocacy, health
resources and navigation, and wealth creation
resources. This is a onetime appropriation.

(cc) $2,000,000 each year is for a grant to
Propel Nonprofits to provide capacity-building
grants and related technical assistance to small,
culturally specific organizations that primarily
serve historically underserved cultural
communities. Propel Nonprofits may only
award grants to nonprofit organizations that
have an annual organizational budget of less
than $1,000,000. These grants may be used
for:

(1) organizational infrastructure
improvements, including developing database
management systems and financial systems,
or other administrative needs that increase the
organization's ability to access new funding
sources;

(2) organizational workforce development,
including hiring culturally competent staff,
training and skills development, and other
methods of increasing staff capacity; or

(3) creating or expanding partnerships with
existing organizations that have specialized
expertise in order to increase capacity of the
grantee organization to improve services to
the community.

Of this amount, up to five percent may be used
by Propel Nonprofits for administrative costs.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(dd) $1,000,000 each year is for a grant to
Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota and its
partners. The grant must be used to continue
the FATHER Project in Rochester, St. Cloud,
St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the surrounding
areas to assist fathers in overcoming barriers
that prevent fathers from supporting their
children economically and emotionally,
including with community re-entry following
confinement. This is a onetime appropriation.

(ee) $250,000 the first year is for a grant to
the ProStart and Hospitality Tourism
Management Program for a well-established,
proven, and successful education program that
helps young people advance careers in the
hospitality industry and addresses critical
long-term workforce shortages in that industry.

(ff) $450,000 each year is for grants to
Minnesota Diversified Industries to provide
inclusive employment opportunities and
services for people with disabilities. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(gg) $1,000,000 the first year is for a grant to
Minnesota Diversified Industries to assist
individuals with disabilities through the
unified work model by offering virtual and
in-person career skills classes augmented with
virtual reality tools. Minnesota Diversified
Industries shall submit a report on the number
and demographics of individuals served, hours
of career skills programming delivered,
outreach to employers, and recommendations
for future career skills delivery methods to the
chairs and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees with jurisdiction over
labor and workforce development policy and
finance by January 15, 2026. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2025.

(hh) $1,264,000 each year is for a grant to
Summit Academy OIC to expand employment
placement, GED preparation and
administration, and STEM programming in
the Twin Cities, Saint Cloud, and Bemidji.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(ii) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Minnesota Independence College and
Community to provide employment
preparation, job placement, job retention, and
service coordination services to adults with
autism and learning differences. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(jj) $1,000,000 the first year and $2,000,000
the second year are for a clean economy
equitable workforce grant program. Money
must be used for grants to support partnership
development, planning, and implementation
of workforce readiness programs aimed at
workers who are Black, Indigenous, and
People of Color. Programs must include
workforce training, career development,
workers' rights training, employment
placement, and culturally appropriate job
readiness and must prepare workers for careers
in the high-demand fields of construction,
clean energy, and energy efficiency. Grants
must be given to nonprofit organizations that
serve historically disenfranchised
communities, including new Americans, with
preference for organizations that are new
providers of workforce programming or which
have partnership agreements with registered
apprenticeship programs. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(kk) $350,000 the first year and $25,000 the
second year are for a grant to the University
of Minnesota Tourism Center for the creation
and operation of an online hospitality training
program in partnership with Explore
Minnesota Tourism. This training program
must be made available at no cost to
Minnesota residents in an effort to address
critical workforce shortages in the hospitality
and tourism industries and assist in career
development. The base for this appropriation
is $25,000 in fiscal year 2026 and each year
thereafter for ongoing system maintenance,
management, and content updates.

(ll) $3,000,000 the first year is for competitive
grants to support high school robotics teams
and prepare youth for careers in STEM fields.
Of this amount, $2,000,000 is for creating
internships for high school students to work
at private companies in STEM fields,
including the payment of student stipends.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2028.

(mm) $750,000 each year is for grants to the
nonprofit Sanneh Foundation to fund
out-of-school and summer programs focused
on mentoring and behavioral, social, and
emotional learning interventions and
enrichment activities directed toward
low-income students of color. This is a
onetime appropriation and available until June
30, 2027.

(nn) $1,000,000 each year is for a grant to the
Hmong American Partnership to expand job
training and placement programs primarily
serving the Southeast Asian community. This
is a onetime appropriation.

(oo) $1,000,000 each year is for a grant to
Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio
(CLUES) to address employment, economic,
and technology access disparities for
low-income unemployed or underemployed
individuals. Grant money must support
short-term certifications and transferable skills
in high-demand fields, workforce readiness,
customized financial capability, and
employment supports. At least 50 percent of
this amount must be used for programming
targeted at greater Minnesota. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(pp) $300,000 each year is for a grant to All
Square. The grant must be used to support the
operations of All Square's Fellowship and
Prison to Law Pipeline programs which
operate in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and
surrounding correctional facilities to assist
incarcerated and formerly incarcerated
Minnesotans in overcoming employment
barriers that prevent economic and emotional
freedom. This is a onetime appropriation.

(qq) $1,000,000 each year is for a grant to the
Redemption Project to provide employment
services to adults leaving incarceration,
including recruiting, educating, training, and
retaining employment mentors and partners.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(rr) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Greater Twin Cities United Way to make
grants to partner organizations to provide
workforce training using the career pathways
model that helps students gain work
experience, earn experience in high-demand
fields, and transition into family-sustaining
careers. This is a onetime appropriation.

(ss) $3,000,000 each year is for a grant to
Community Action Partnership of Hennepin
County. This is a onetime appropriation. Of
this amount:

(1) $1,500,000 each year is for grants to 21
Days of Peace for social equity building and
community engagement activities; and

(2) $1,500,000 each year is for grants to A
Mother's Love for community outreach,
empowerment training, and employment and
career exploration services.

(tt) $750,000 each year is for a grant to Mind
the G.A.P.P. (Gaining Assistance to Prosperity
Program) to improve the quality of life of
unemployed and underemployed individuals
by improving their employment outcomes and
developing individual earnings potential. This
is a onetime appropriation. Any unencumbered
balance remaining at the end of the first year
does not cancel but is available in the second
year.

(uu) $550,000 each year is for a grant to the
International Institute of Minnesota. Grant
money must be used for workforce training
for new Americans in industries in need of a
trained workforce. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(vv) $400,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to Hired to
expand their career pathway job training and
placement program that connects lower-skilled
job seekers to entry-level and gateway jobs in
high-growth sectors. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(ww) $500,000 each year is for a grant to the
American Indian Opportunities and
Industrialization Center for workforce
development programming, including reducing
academic disparities for American Indian
students and adults. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(xx) $500,000 each year from the workforce
development fund is for a grant to the Hmong
Chamber of Commerce to train ethnically
Southeast Asian business owners and
operators in better business practices. Of this
amount, up to $5,000 may be used for
administrative costs. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(yy) $275,000 each year is for a grant to
Southeast Minnesota Workforce Development
Area 8 and Workforce Development, Inc., to
provide career planning, career pathway
training and education, wraparound support
services, and job skills advancement in
high-demand careers to individuals with
barriers to employment in Steele County, and
to help families build secure pathways out of
poverty and address worker shortages in the
Owatonna and Steele County area, as well as
supporting Employer Outreach Services that
provide solutions to workforce challenges and
direct connections to workforce programming.
Money may be used for program expenses,
including but not limited to hiring instructors
and navigators; space rental; and supportive
services to help participants attend classes,
including assistance with course fees, child
care, transportation, and safe and stable
housing. Up to five percent of grant money
may be used for Workforce Development,
Inc.'s administrative costs. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.

(zz) $589,000 the first year and $588,000 the
second year are for grants to the Black
Women's Wealth Alliance to provide
low-income individuals with job skills
training, career counseling, and job placement
assistance. This is a onetime appropriation.

(aaa) $250,000 each year is for a grant to
Abijahs on the Backside to provide equine
experiential mental health therapy to first
responders suffering from job-related trauma
and post-traumatic stress disorder. For
purposes of this paragraph, a "first responder"
is a peace officer as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 626.84, subdivision 1,
paragraph (c); a full-time firefighter as defined
in Minnesota Statutes, section 299N.03,
subdivision 5; or a volunteer firefighter as
defined in Minnesota Statutes, section
299N.03, subdivision 7.

Abijahs on the Backside must report to the
commissioner of employment and economic
development and the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over employment
and economic development policy and finance
on the equine experiential mental health
therapy provided to first responders under this
paragraph. The report must include an
overview of the program's budget, a detailed
explanation of program expenditures, the
number of first responders served by the
program, and a list and explanation of the
services provided to and benefits received by
program participants. An initial report is due
by January 15, 2024, and a final report is due
by January 15, 2026. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(bbb) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Ramsey County to provide job training and
workforce development for underserved
communities. Grant money may be subgranted
to Milestone Community Development for the
Milestone Tech program. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(ccc) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Ramsey County for a technology training
pathway program focused on intergenerational
community tech work for residents who are
at least 18 years old and no more than 24 years
old and whose household income is at or
below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
Grant money may be used for program
administration, training, training stipends,
wages, and support services. This is a onetime
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(ddd) $200,000 each year is for a grant to
Project Restore Minnesota for the Social
Kitchen project, a pathway program for careers
in the culinary arts. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.

(eee) $100,000 each year is for grants to the
Minnesota Grocers Association Foundation
for Carts to Careers, a statewide initiative to
promote careers, conduct outreach, provide
job skills training, and award scholarships for
students pursuing careers in the food industry.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(fff) $1,200,000 each year is for a grant to
Twin Cities R!SE. Of this amount, $700,000
each year is for performance grants under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8747, to
Twin Cities R!SE to provide training to
individuals facing barriers to employment;
and $500,000 each year is to increase the
capacity of the Empowerment Institute through
employer partnerships across Minnesota and
expansion of the youth personal empowerment
curriculum. This is a onetime appropriation
and available until June 30, 2026.

(ggg) $750,000 each year is for a grant to
Bridges to Healthcare to provide career
education, wraparound support services, and
job skills training in high-demand health care
fields to low-income parents, nonnative
speakers of English, and other hard-to-train
individuals, helping families build secure
pathways out of poverty while also addressing
worker shortages in one of Minnesota's most
innovative industries. Grants may be used for
program expenses, including but not limited
to hiring instructors and navigators; space
rental; and supportive services to help
participants attend classes, including assistance
with course fees, child care, transportation,
and safe and stable housing. In addition, up to
five percent of grant money may be used for
Bridges to Healthcare's administrative costs.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(hhh) $500,000 each year is for a grant to Big
Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities
to provide disadvantaged youth ages 12 to 21
with job-seeking skills, connections to job
training and education opportunities, and
mentorship while exploring careers. The grant
shall serve youth in the Big Brothers Big
Sisters chapters in the Twin Cities, central
Minnesota, and southern Minnesota. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(iii) $3,000,000 each year is for a grant to
Youthprise to provide economic development
services designed to enhance long-term
economic self-sufficiency in communities with
concentrated African populations deleted text begin statewide.
Of these amounts, 50 percent is for subgrants
to Ka Joog and 50 percent is for competitive
subgrants to community organizations deleted text end new text begin by
offering subgrants to community
organizations new text end . This is a onetime appropriation new text begin
and money is available until June 30, 2026 new text end .

(jjj) $350,000 each year is for a grant to the
YWCA Minneapolis to provide training to
eligible individuals, including job skills
training, career counseling, and job placement
assistance necessary to secure a child
development associate credential and to have
a career path in early education. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(kkk) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Emerge Community Development to support
and reinforce critical workforce training at the
Emerge Career and Technical Center, Cedar
Riverside Opportunity Center, and Emerge
Second Chance programs in the city of
Minneapolis. This is a onetime appropriation.

(lll) $425,000 each year is for a grant to Better
Futures Minnesota to provide job skills
training to individuals who have been released
from incarceration for a felony-level offense
and are no more than 12 months from the date
of release. This is a onetime appropriation.

Better Futures Minnesota shall annually report
to the commissioner on how the money was
spent and what results were achieved. The
report must include, at a minimum,
information and data about the number of
participants; participant homelessness,
employment, recidivism, and child support
compliance; and job skills training provided
to program participants.

(mmm) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Pillsbury United Communities to provide job
training and workforce development services
for underserved communities. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(nnn) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
Project for Pride in Living for job training and
workforce development services for
underserved communities. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(ooo) $300,000 each year is for a grant to
YMCA of the North to provide career
exploration, job training, and workforce
development services for underserved youth
and young adults. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(ppp) $500,000 each year is for a grant to Al
Maa'uun, formerly the North at Work program,
for a strategic intervention program designed
to target and connect program participants to
meaningful, sustainable living wage
employment. This is a onetime appropriation.

(qqq) $500,000 each year is for a grant to
CAIRO to provide workforce development
services in health care, technology, and
transportation (CDL) industries. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(rrr) $500,000 each year is for a grant to the
Central Minnesota Community Empowerment
Organization for providing services to relieve
economic disparities in the African immigrant
community through workforce recruitment,
development, job creation, assistance of
smaller organizations to increase capacity, and
outreach. Of this amount, up to five percent
is for administration and monitoring of the
program. This is a onetime appropriation.

(sss) $270,000 each year is for a grant to the
Stairstep Foundation for community-based
workforce development efforts. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(ttt) $400,000 each year is for a grant to
Building Strong Communities, Inc, for a
statewide apprenticeship readiness program
to prepare women, BIPOC community
members, and veterans to enter the building
and construction trades. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(uuu) $150,000 each year is for prevailing
wage staff under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.871, subdivision 2.

(vvv) $250,000 each year is for the purpose
of awarding a grant to Minnesota Community
of African People with Disabilities
(MNCAPD), Roots Connect, and Fortune
Relief and Youth Empowerment Organization
(FRAYEO). This is a onetime appropriation.
MNCAPD, Roots Connect, and FRAYEO
must use grant proceeds to provide funding
for workforce development activities for
at-risk youth from low-income families and
unengaged young adults experiencing
disabilities, including:

(1) job readiness training for at-risk youth,
including resume building, interview skills,
and job search strategies;

(2) on-the-job training opportunities with local
businesses;

(3) support services such as transportation
assistance and child care to help youth attend
job training programs; and

(4) mentorship and networking opportunities
to connect youth with professionals in the
youth's desired fields.

(www)(1) $250,000 each year is for a grant
to Greater Rochester Advocates for
Universities and Colleges (GRAUC), a
collaborative organization representing health
care, business, workforce development, and
higher education institutions, for expenses
relating to starting up a state-of-the-art
simulation center for training health care
workers in southeast Minnesota. Once
established, this center must be self-sustaining
through user fees. Eligible expenses include
leasing costs, developing and providing
training, and operational costs. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(2) By January 15, 2025, GRAUC must submit
a report, including an independent financial
audit of the use of grant money, to the chairs
and ranking minority members of the
legislative committees having jurisdiction over
higher education and economic development.
This report must include details on the training
provided at the simulation center, including
the names of all organizations that use the
center for training, the number of individuals
each organization trained, and the type of
training provided.

(xxx)(1) $350,000 each year is for a grant to
the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers
for a pilot program supporting black
undergraduate students pursuing admission to
law school. This is a onetime appropriation.

(2) The program must:

(i) enroll an initial cohort of ten to 20 black
Minnesota resident students attending a
baccalaureate degree-granting postsecondary
institution in Minnesota full time;

(ii) support each of the program's students with
an academic scholarship in the amount of
$4,000 per academic year;

(iii) organize events and programming,
including but not limited to one-on-one
mentoring, to familiarize enrolled students
with law school and legal careers; and

(iv) provide the program's students free test
preparation materials, academic support, and
registration for the Law School Admission
Test (LSAT) examination.

(3) The Minnesota Association of Black
Lawyers may use grant funds under clause (1)
for costs related to:

(i) student scholarships;

(ii) academic events and programming,
including food and transportation costs for
students;

(iii) LSAT preparation materials, courses, and
registrations; and

(iv) hiring staff for the program.

(4) By January 30, 2024, and again by January
30, 2025, the Minnesota Association of Black
Lawyers must submit a report to the
commissioner and to the chairs and ranking
minority members of legislative committees
with jurisdiction over workforce development
finance and policy and higher education
finance and policy. The report must include
an accurate and detailed account of the pilot
program, its outcomes, and its revenues and
expenses, including the use of all state funds
appropriated in clause (1).

(yyy) $2,000,000 the first year is for a grant
to the Power of People Leadership Institute
(POPLI) to expand pre- and post-release
personal development and leadership training
and community reintegration services, to
reduce recidivism, and increase access to
employment. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2025.

(zzz) $500,000 the first year is to the
Legislative Coordinating Commission for the
Working Group on Youth Interventions. This
is a onetime appropriation.

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new text end

Sec. 3.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 21, section 7, as amended by Laws 2024, chapter
120, article 1, section 12, and Laws 2024, chapter 125, article 8, section 9, is amended to
read:

Sec. 7. APPROPRIATIONS.

(a) $50,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the Minnesota forward fund
account to the commissioner of employment and economic development deleted text begin for providing
businesses with matching funds required by federal programs deleted text end . Money awarded under this
program is made retroactive to February 1, 2023, for applications and projects. The
commissioner may use up to two percent of this appropriation for administration. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, deleted text begin 2027 deleted text end new text begin 2030 new text end . Any funds that remain
unspent are canceled to the general fund.

(b) $100,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the Minnesota forward fund
account to the commissioner of employment and economic development to match existing
federal funds made available in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 117-328.
This appropriation must be used to (1) construct and operate a bioindustrial manufacturing
pilot innovation facility, biorefinery, or commercial campus utilizing agricultural feedstocks
or (2) for a Minnesota aerospace center for research, development, and testing, or both (1)
and (2). This appropriation is not subject to the grant limit requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.8752, subdivisions 4, paragraph (b), and 5. Notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.8752, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), this appropriation may include
land acquisition as an eligible use to construct a bioindustrial manufacturing pilot innovation
facility, a biorefinery, and an aerospace center for research, development, and testing. The
commissioner may use up to two percent of this appropriation for administration. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until June 30, deleted text begin 2027 deleted text end new text begin 2030 new text end . Any funds that remain
unspent are canceled to the general fund.

(c) $240,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the Minnesota forward fund
account to the commissioner of employment and economic development to match federal
funds made available in the Chips and Science Act, Public Law 117-167. Money awarded
under this program is made retroactive to February 1, 2023, for applications and projects.
This appropriation is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8752, subdivision 5.
The commissioner may use up two percent for administration. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, deleted text begin 2027 deleted text end new text begin 2030 new text end . Any funds that remain unspent are canceled to
the general fund.

(d) The commissioner may use the appropriation under paragraph (c) to allocate up to
15 percent of the total project cost with a maximum of $75,000,000 per project for the
purpose of constructing, modernizing, or expanding commercial facilities on the front- and
back-end fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors;
funding semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment facilities; and for research
and development facilities.

(e) The commissioner may use the appropriation under paragraph (c) to award:

(1) grants to institutions of higher education for developing and deploying training
programs and to build pipelines to serve the needs of industry; and

(2) grants to increase the capacity of institutions of higher education to serve industrial
requirements for research and development that coincide with current and future requirements
of projects eligible under this section. Grant money may be used to construct and equip
facilities that serve the purpose of the industry. The maximum grant award per institution
of higher education under this section is $5,000,000 and may not represent more than 50
percent of the total project funding from other sources. Use of this funding must be supported
by businesses receiving funds under clause (1).

(f) Money appropriated in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) may be transferred between
appropriations within the Minnesota forward fund account by the commissioner of
employment and economic development with approval of the commissioner of management
and budget. The commissioner must notify the Legislative Advisory Commission at least
15 days prior to changing appropriations under this paragraph.

Sec. 4.

Laws 2023, chapter 64, article 15, section 30, is amended to read:

Sec. 30. APPROPRIATION; CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS; GRANT.

(a) $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2024 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the city of
Minneapolis. This is a onetime appropriation. deleted text begin The grant must be paid by July 15, 2023. deleted text end The
city of Minneapolis may use up to one percent of the grant for administrative costs. new text begin This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2027.
new text end

(b) Of the amount granted to the city of Minneapolis under paragraph (a), $8,000,000
must be used for a grant to a foundation that provides business advising, branding and
marketing support, and real estate consulting to businesses located on Lake Street in
Minneapolis, between 30th Avenue South and Nicollet Avenue. The organization must use
the funds for direct business support or direct corridor support, including assistance with
marketing, placemaking, and public relations services.

(c) Of the amount granted to the city of Minneapolis under paragraph (a), $2,000,000
must be used for property acquisition in the city of Minneapolis at 1860 28th Street East
and 2717 Longfellow Avenue.

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new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 2, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3. Employment and Training Programs

$

-0-

$

12,207,000

Appropriations by Fund
	2024	2025
General	-0-	50,000
Workforce Development	-0-	12,157,000

(a) $400,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Sabathani Community Center for specialized
community outreach and engagement, a
marketing and communication plan, program
evaluation, personal empowerment training
for men, empowerment and truancy
curriculum for youth, wellness training for
seniors, a workforce strategies mentorship and
jobs training program, a 15-passenger van,
and service kiosks for the Sabathani
Community Center, including a onetime paid
internship to support these programs. This is
a onetime appropriation.

(b) $700,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to the
Shakopee Chamber Foundation for the
Shakopee area workforce development
scholarship pilot program. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027. The commissioner of employment and
economic development may enter into an
interagency agreement with the Office of
Higher Education, including agreements to
transfer funds and to administer the program.

(c) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Inspire Change Clinic for their health care
fellowship program designed to create
pathways to medicine for high school and
college students interested in pursuing a career
in the health care workforce. The health care
fellowship program is intended to remove
barriers for minority students, foster
inclusivity and diversity in the health care
sector, and provide valuable opportunities for
students, including mentorship programs,
access to renowned health institutions in the
state of Minnesota, and hands-on work
experience. In addition to the reporting
requirements in section 14, the commissioner
must include the number of participants served
by the grant and provide information about
program outcomes. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(d) $250,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Bolder Options Youth Mentoring Program to
provide disadvantaged youth ages 12 to 22
with intensive one-to-one wellness,
goal-setting, and academic-focused
mentorship; programming that teaches life and
job-seeking skills; career and college
achievement coaches; and connections to
employment, job training, and education
opportunities. The grant must serve youth in
the Bolder Options program in the Twin Cities
and the city of Rochester. In addition to the
reporting requirements in section 14, the
commissioner must include the number of
participants served by the grant. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(e) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Change Starts With Community for a violence
prevention program. Grant money must be
used to establish a comprehensive workforce
development initiative, specifically tailored
for at-risk youth and adults, located on site at
Shiloh Cares Food Shelf in the city of
Minneapolis. This is a onetime appropriation.

(f) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
InspireMSP to develop programming to assist
middle school-aged children in Minneapolis
and St. Paul to develop an interest in and
connect with the creative industry in
Minnesota. Money must be used for program
development and career exploration in the
creative industry for historically excluded
youth by providing access to essential
resources, networks, and hands-on experience.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(g) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Lake County Ambulance Service to establish
a training program for Cook County and Lake
County high school students interested in
pursuing careers as emergency medical
technicians. This is a onetime appropriation.

(h) $350,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to the
city of Austin to develop and implement
training programs for water operators and
wastewater operators. Riverland Community
College must offer the training programs. This
is a onetime appropriation and is available
until June 30, 2027. Of this amount, the city
of Austin may use up to five percent for
administration of the program. The
commissioner must provide an annual report
by January 5 of each year until January 5,
2028, regarding the use of grant funds under
this paragraph to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over economic
development and higher education. The report
must include the number of students enrolled
and number of students who have completed
courses funded by this appropriation.

(i) $250,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to the
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches for
a STEM training and career preparation
program targeted at the needs of BIPOC youth.
The program shall serve youth who are at least
11 years of age and less than 24 years of age
and shall provide career training, job skills
development, mentorship, and employment
opportunities. This is a onetime appropriation
and is available until June 30, 2027.

(j) $200,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to the Jobs Foundation for direct training,
support services, safety enhancements, and
economic support for formerly incarcerated
individuals participating in the Repowered
work readiness program. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(k) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to the
North Minneapolis Pet Resource Center, also
known as Mypitbullisfamilycom.Inc,
Community Animal Medicine Professionals
(CAMP) program to provide training,
professional development workshops,
mentorship and leadership programs, and
develop recruitment and retention strategies.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(l) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to African Immigrants Community Services
for workforce development for new
Americans. This is a onetime appropriation.

(m) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to WomenVenture for supporting child care
providers by providing business training,
mentorship, services, and educational
materials, by facilitating shared administrative
staff and pooled management of services such
as banking and payroll, by providing child
care management software and software
training, and by distributing subgrants and
loans, which may be forgivable at
WomenVenture's discretion. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.

(n) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to the Black Chamber of Commerce for
technical support to Black-owned small
businesses, for implementing initiatives to
address barriers facing the Black business
community, and for networking, mentorship,
and training programs. This is a onetime
appropriation and is available until June 30,
2027.

(o) $250,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to the Karen Organization of Minnesota for
job training and financial support and
incentives for job training participants. This
is a onetime appropriation.

(p) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Indigenous Roots for soft skills training and
career readiness training for youth. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(q) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Ramsey County for a subgrant with People
in Action to provide workforce development
programming. This amount is available until
June 30, 2026, and 40 percent of the amount
must be expended within the city of St. Paul.
Grants provided by People in Action must be
awarded through at least two requests for
proposals. This is a onetime appropriation.

(r) $500,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to the Metro Youth Diversion Center to
support its Youth-Care Assessment and
Readiness Education program to enhance
workforce development opportunities for
youth with a focus on underrepresented East
African students. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(s) $174,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Independent School District No. 709,
Duluth, for a software subscription to facilitate
the career planning of students. This is a
onetime appropriation.

(t) $171,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Independent School District No. 704,
Proctor, to develop a regional career and
technical education program to serve
Independent School District No. 704, Proctor,
Independent School District No. 700,
Hermantown, and Independent School District
No. 99, Esko. This is a onetime appropriation.

(u) $1,000,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to the city of Brooklyn Park for the Brooklyn
Park Small Business Center and for the city
to expand the workforce development
programming of Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn
Center through workforce development
programs serving primarily underrepresented
populations, including such programs as
Brooklynk, Career Pathways, Youth
Entrepreneurship, and Community Partnership.
This is a onetime appropriation and is
available until June 30, 2027.

(v) $500,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Riverside Plaza Tenant Association to
address employment, economic, and
technology access disparities for low-income
unemployed or underemployed individuals
through training in health care, technology,
and construction or skilled trades industries.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(w) $300,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to African Career, Education, and Resources,
Inc., to develop a program for health care
skills training and computer skills training in
collaboration with the Organization of
Liberians in Minnesota. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(x) $75,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Equitable Development Action for it to fund
programs and provide technical assistance to
underserved businesses. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(y) $50,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to HIRPHA International for use on youth
apprenticeships, entrepreneurship training,
computer skills, and work readiness training.
This is a onetime appropriation.

(z) $200,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to YWCA St. Paul for a strategic intervention
program designed to target and connect
program participants to meaningful,
sustainable living wage employment. This is
a onetime appropriation.

(aa) $50,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to United Senior Lao American Association
to provide job and skills training for an
underserved population. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(bb) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Hmong American Farmers Association for
workforce readiness, employment exploration,
and skills development. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(cc) $240,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to MN Zej Zog for workforce readiness,
employment exploration, and skills
development. This is a onetime appropriation.

(dd) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Ramsey County for a Justice Impact
Navigator to support Ramsey County residents
who have a justice impact or who are
reentering the community after incarceration
to connect to resources with a focus on
employment and training supports. Funds must
be used for a navigator pilot and other
administrative expenses such as outreach,
marketing, and resources for residents. This
is a onetime appropriation.

(ee) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund and is for a grant
to Ramsey County for a Digital Equity
Specialist to support Ramsey County residents
with digital literacy resources and skills to
connect to employment and training supports.
Funds must be used for a digital navigator
pilot serving in Ramsey County Career Labs
and community-based locations and other
administrative expenses, such as outreach,
marketing, and resources for residents. This
is a onetime appropriation.

(ff) $100,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Film North to attract a film festival. This is a
onetime appropriation. The commissioner of
employment and economic development may
enter into an interagency agreement with
Explore Minnesota, including agreements to
transfer funds and administer the grant.

(gg) $400,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to the
Twin Cities Urban League for support,
capacity building, and expansion of the Work
Readiness Program. This is a onetime
appropriation.

(hh) $500,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Arrowhead new text begin Economic new text end Opportunity Agency
for deleted text begin the purposes of expanding workforce
development opportunities in the region. This
is a onetime appropriation. deleted text end new text begin a revolving fund
for acquiring and rehabilitating tax-forfeited
properties for owner-occupied workforce
housing. Housing funded with this grant must
be affordable to the local workforce. By
January 15 each year through 2028, the
commissioner must report to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the legislative
committees with jurisdiction over economic
and workforce development and housing
regarding the use of grant money, including
the number of people employed to carry out
the purposes of the grant, the wage and benefit
information for those employed, the number
of homes acquired, the number of homes
rehabilitated, and the number of homes sold
to owner occupants. As a condition of
receiving this grant, the Arrowhead Economic
Opportunity Agency must provide the
commissioner any information necessary to
complete the required reports. This is a
onetime appropriation and is available until
June 30, 2027.
new text end

(ii) $597,000 the second year is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to the
Minneapolis Downtown Council for
infrastructure and associated costs for the
Taste of Minnesota event, including but not
limited to buildout, permits, garbage services,
staffing, security, equipment rentals, signage,
and insurance. This is a onetime appropriation.
The commissioner of employment and
economic development may enter into an
interagency agreement with Explore
Minnesota, including agreements to transfer
funds and administer the grant.

(jj) $50,000 the second year is from the
general fund for a grant to Block Builders
Foundation. This appropriation must be used
for programming targeted toward at-risk youth
coaching, financial literacy education, juvenile
offender diversion programming, and
community outreach. This is a onetime
appropriation.

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Sec. 6.

Laws 2024, chapter 120, article 1, section 4, is amended to read:

Sec. 4. EXPLORE MINNESOTA

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$

4,475,000

(a) $825,000 the second year is for Explore
Minnesota Film. This appropriation is added
to the Explore MN base in fiscal year 2026
and each year thereafter.

(b) $400,000 the second year is for a grant to
deleted text begin Ka Joog deleted text end new text begin the Minnesota Humanities Center new text end for
Somali community and cultural festivals and
events, including festivals and events in
greater Minnesota. This is a onetime
appropriation new text begin and is available until June 30,
2026 new text end .

(c) $2,000,000 the second year is for a grant
to the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games to
expend on providing food and housing to 2026
Special Olympics USA Games athletes. This
is a onetime appropriation.

(d) $1,250,000 the second year is for a grant
to the Minneapolis Downtown Council for
infrastructure and associated costs for the
Taste of Minnesota event, including but not
limited to buildout, permits, garbage services,
staffing, security, equipment rentals, signage,
and insurance. This is a onetime appropriation.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin The section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 7. new text begin APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS TO APPROPRIATION.
new text end

new text begin The appropriation in Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 20, section 2, subdivision 3, paragraph
(ee), is not subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.98.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2023.
new text end

ARTICLE 4

EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116J.431, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Eligible projects.

(a) An economic development project for which a county or
city may be eligible to receive a grant under this section includes:

(1) manufacturing;

(2) technology;

(3) warehousing and distribution;

(4) research and development;

(5) agricultural processing, defined as transforming, packaging, sorting, or grading
livestock or livestock products new text begin or plants and plant-based products new text end into goods that are used
for intermediate or final consumption, including goods for nonfood use; or

(6) industrial park development that would be used by any other business listed in this
subdivision even if no business has committed to locate in the industrial park at the time
the grant application is made.

(b) Up to 15 percent of the development of a project may be for a purpose that is not
included under this subdivision as an eligible project. A city or county must provide notice
to the commissioner for the commissioner's approval of the proposed project.

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116J.659, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Loans to businesses.

(a) The criteria in this subdivision apply to loans made
by nonprofit corporations under the program.

(b) Loans must be used to support a new cannabis microbusiness in the legal cannabis
industry. Priority must be given to loans to businesses owned by individuals who are eligible
to be social equity applicants and businesses located in communities where long-term
residents are eligible to be social equity applicants.

(c) Loans must be made to cannabis microbusinesses that are not likely to undertake the
project for which loans are sought without assistance from the program.

(d) The minimum state contribution to a loan is $2,500 and the maximum is either:

(1) deleted text begin $50,000 deleted text end new text begin $75,000 new text end ; or

(2) deleted text begin $150,000 deleted text end new text begin $200,000 new text end , if state contributions are matched by an equal or greater amount
of new private investment.

(e) Loan applications given preliminary approval by the nonprofit corporation must be
forwarded to the commissioner for approval. The commissioner must deleted text begin give final approval
for each loan made by the nonprofit corporation under the program deleted text end new text begin make approval decisions
within 30 days of receiving a loan application. If the application contains insufficient
information to make an approval decision, the nonprofit corporation must be notified within
14 days with all information that needs to be provided new text end .

(f) A cannabis microbusiness that receives a loan may apply deleted text begin to renew the deleted text end new text begin for a subsequent new text end
loan. deleted text begin Renewal applications must be made on an annual basis and deleted text end A cannabis microbusiness
may deleted text begin receive loans for up to six consecutive years deleted text end new text begin have a maximum of two program loans new text end .
A nonprofit corporation may deleted text begin renew deleted text end new text begin originate new text end a loan to a cannabis microbusiness that is no
longer a new business provided the business would otherwise qualify for an initial loan and
is in good standing with the nonprofit corporation and the commissioner. A nonprofit
corporation may deleted text begin adjust the amount of a renewed loan, or not renew a loan, deleted text end new text begin decline to originate
a subsequent loan new text end if the nonprofit corporation determines that the cannabis microbusiness
is financially stable and is substantially likely to continue the project for which the loan
deleted text begin renewal deleted text end is sought. new text begin Refinancing of existing debt is prohibited.
new text end

(g) If a borrower has met lender criteria, including being current with all payments for
a minimum of three years, the commissioner may approve either full or partial forgiveness
of interest or principal amounts.

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116J.659, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Revolving loan account administration.

(a) The commissioner shall establish
a minimum interest rate for loans or guarantees to ensure that necessary loan administration
costs are covered. The interest rate new text begin or fee equivalent new text end charged by a nonprofit corporation for
a loan under this section must not exceed the Wall Street Journal prime rate. For a loan
under this section, the nonprofit corporation may charge a loan origination fee equal to or
less than one percent of the loan value. The nonprofit corporation may retain the amount
of the origination fee.

(b) Loan repayment of principal must be paid to the commissioner for deposit in the
CanStartup revolving loan account. Loan interest payments deleted text begin must be deposited in a revolving
loan account created by the nonprofit corporation originating the loan being repaid for
further distribution or use, consistent with the criteria of this section deleted text end new text begin may be retained by the
nonprofit corporation originating the loan to help cover expenses for loan servicing and
origination new text end .

(c) Administrative expenses of the nonprofit corporations with whom the commissioner
enters into agreements, including expenses incurred by a nonprofit corporation in providing
new text begin technology, insurance, legal, audit and accounting, reporting, new text end financial, technical, managerial,
and marketing assistance to a business receiving a loan under this section, are eligible
program expenses the commissioner may agree to pay under the grant agreement.

new text begin (d) Average interest rates charged by the nonprofit corporations must be reported
biannually and publicly published by both the agency and the nonprofit corporation.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116J.8733, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

deleted text begin Revolving loan fund deleted text end new text begin Minnesota expanding opportunity account new text end .

(a) deleted text begin The
commissioner shall establish a revolving loan fund to make loans to nonprofit corporations,
Tribal economic development entities, and community development financial institutions
for the purpose of increasing nonprofit corporation, Tribal economic development entity,
and community development financial institution capital and lending activities with
Minnesota small businesses. deleted text end new text begin A Minnesota expanding opportunity account is created in the
special revenue fund in the state treasury. Money in the account is appropriated to the
commissioner for revolving loans to nonprofit corporations, Tribal economic development
entities, and community development financial institutions for the purpose of increasing
nonprofit corporation capital and lending activities with Minnesota small businesses.
new text end

(b) Nonprofit corporations, Tribal economic development entities, and community
development financial institutions that receive loans from the commissioner under the
program must establish appropriate accounting practices for the purpose of tracking eligible
loans.

new text begin (c) All loan repayments must be paid into the Minnesota expanding opportunity account
created in this section to fund additional loans.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116J.8752, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Purpose.

The Minnesota forward fund account is created to increase the state's
competitiveness by providing the state the authority and flexibility to facilitate private
investment. The fund serves as a closing fund to allow the authority and flexibility to
negotiate incentives to better compete with other states for business retention, expansion
and attraction of projects in existing and new industries, new text begin and new text end develop properties for business
use deleted text begin , and leverage to meet matching requirements of federal funding deleted text end for resiliency in economic
security and economic enhancement opportunities that provide the public high-quality
employment opportunities.

Sec. 6.

new text begin [116J.9921] OFFICE OF PUBLIC SERVICE.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the terms in this
subdivision have the meanings given.
new text end

new text begin (b) "Department" means the Department of Employment and Economic Development.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Office" means the Office of Public Service established under this section.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Public service opportunity" means a public service position, including but not limited
to those in the ServeMinnesota Innovation Act, sections 124D.37 to 124D.45; the Domestic
and Volunteer Service Act of 1973, United States Code, title 42, section 4950, as amended;
and the National and Community Service Act of 1990, United States Code, title 42, section
12501, as amended.
new text end

new text begin (e) "ServeMinnesota" means the Minnesota Commission on National and Community
Service as established in section 124D.385.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Office established; purpose. new text end

new text begin (a) An Office of Public Service is established
within the Department of Employment and Economic Development. The department may
employ a director and staff necessary to carry out the office's duties under subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin (b) The purpose of the office is to promote and expand existing public service
opportunities, ensure state public service goals and strategy align with the state's workforce
development strategy, identify available service opportunities across the state, identify areas
for expansion of service programs, and create and strengthen career pathways aligned with
public service opportunities.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Organization. new text end

new text begin The office shall consist of a director and staff necessary to carry
out the office's duties under subdivision 4.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin The office shall have the power and duty to:
new text end

new text begin (1) coordinate with state agencies including but not limited to Minnesota Management
and Budget and the Department of Education, and with state and federal public service
organizations such as ServeMinnesota to develop, recommend, and implement solutions to
promote and expand existing public service opportunities;
new text end

new text begin (2) administer the Service to Success Opportunity grant program and other appropriations
to the department for this purpose;
new text end

new text begin (3) identify state and federal public service opportunities;
new text end

new text begin (4) develop career pathways aligned with public service opportunities;
new text end

new text begin (5) provide an annual report, as required by subdivision 5; and
new text end

new text begin (6) perform any other activities consistent with the office's purpose.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Reporting. new text end

new text begin (a) Beginning January 15, 2027, and every two years thereafter,
the Office of Public Service shall report to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
the Department of Employment and Economic Development on the office's activities during
the previous year.
new text end

new text begin (b) The report shall contain, at a minimum:
new text end

new text begin (1) a summary of the office's activities;
new text end

new text begin (2) an update of any grants administered by the office, including the number of grants,
grant recipients, average grant amount, and outcomes of those grants;
new text end

new text begin (3) a summary of the office's activities; and
new text end

new text begin (4) any other information requested by the legislative committees with jurisdiction over
the Department of Employment and Economic Development, or that the office deems
necessary.
new text end

new text begin (c) The report may be submitted electronically and is subject to section 3.195, subdivision
1.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.03, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Appointment.

The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Board consists of: seven
members appointed by the governor, the commissioner of employment and economic
development new text begin or the commissioner's designee new text end , the chancellor, or the chancellor's designee,
of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the president, or the president's designee,
of the University of Minnesota, and two nonlegislator members, one appointed by the
Subcommittee on Committees of the senate Committee on Rules and Administration and
one appointed by the speaker of the house. If the chancellor or the president of the university
makes a designation under this subdivision, the designee must have experience in technical
education. Four of the appointed members must be members of the governor's Workforce
Development Board, of whom two must represent organized labor and two must represent
business and industry. One of the appointed members must be a representative of a nonprofit
organization that provides workforce development or job training services.

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.04, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Partnership program.

(a) The partnership program may provide
grants-in-aid to educational or other nonprofit educational institutions using the following
guidelines:

(1) the educational or other nonprofit educational institution is a provider of training
within the state in either the public or private sector;

(2) the program involves skills training that is an area of employment need; and

(3) preference will be given to educational or other nonprofit training institutions which
serve economically disadvantaged people, minorities, or those who are victims of economic
dislocation and to businesses located in rural areas.

(b) A single grant to any one institution shall not exceed deleted text begin $400,000 deleted text end new text begin $500,000 new text end . A portion
of a grant may be used for preemployment training.

(c) Each institution must provide for the dissemination of summary results of a
grant-funded project, including, but not limited to, information about curriculum and all
supporting materials developed in conjunction with the grant. Results of projects developed
by any Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system institution must be disseminated
throughout the system.

new text begin (d) At the discretion of the board, higher education institutions may charge up to a
30-percent increase on the direct project costs, not including equipment costs.
new text end

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.04, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Pathways program.

new text begin (a) new text end The pathways program may provide grants-in-aid
for developing programs which assist in the transition of persons from welfare to work and
assist individuals at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. The program
is to be operated by the board. The board shall consult and coordinate with program
administrators at the Department of Employment and Economic Development to design
and provide services for temporary assistance for needy families recipients.

new text begin (b) new text end Pathways grants-in-aid may be awarded to educational or other nonprofit training
institutions or to workforce development intermediaries for education and training programs
and services supporting education and training programs that serve eligible recipients.

Preference shall be given to projects that:

(1) provide employment with benefits paid to employees;

(2) provide employment where there are defined career paths for trainees;

(3) pilot the development of an educational pathway that can be used on a continuing
basis for transitioning persons from welfare to work; and

(4) demonstrate the active participation of Department of Employment and Economic
Development workforce centers, Minnesota State College and University institutions and
other educational institutions, and local welfare agencies.

new text begin (c) new text end Pathways projects must demonstrate the active involvement and financial commitment
of a participating business. Pathways projects must be matched with cash or in-kind
contributions on at least a one-half-to-one ratio by a participating business.

new text begin (d) new text end A single grant to any one institution shall not exceed deleted text begin $400,000 deleted text end new text begin $500,000 new text end . A portion
of a grant may be used for preemployment training.

new text begin (e) At the discretion of the board, higher education institutions may charge up to a
30-percent increase on the direct project costs, not including equipment costs.
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.05, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Use of workforce development funds.

After March 1 of any fiscal year, the
board may use workforce development funds for the purposes outlined in sections 116L.02
and 116L.04, or to provide incumbent worker training services under section 116L.18 if
the following conditions have been met:

(1) the board examines relevant economic indicators, including the projected number
of layoffs for the remainder of the fiscal year and the next fiscal year, evidence of declining
and expanding industries, the number of initial applications for and the number of exhaustions
of unemployment benefits, job vacancy data, new text begin county labor force participation rates, new text end and any
additional relevant information brought to the board's attention;

(2) the board accounts for all allocations made in section 116L.17, subdivision 2;

(3) based on the past expenditures and projected revenue, the board estimates future
funding needs for services under section 116L.17 for the remainder of the current fiscal
year and the next fiscal year;

(4) the board determines there will be unspent funds after meeting the needs of dislocated
workers in the current fiscal year and there will be sufficient revenue to meet the needs of
dislocated workers in the next fiscal year; and

(5) the board reports its findings in clauses (1) to (4) to the chairs of legislative
committees with jurisdiction over the workforce development fund, to the commissioners
of revenue and management and budget, and to the public.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.562, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Establishment.

The commissioner shall award grants to eligible
organizations for the purpose of providing workforce development and training opportunities new text begin
or preemployment services and mentorship opportunities new text end to economically disadvantaged
or at-risk youth ages 14 to 24.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.562, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Competitive grant awards.

(a) In awarding competitive grants, priority shall
be given to programs that:

(1) provide students with information about education and training requirements for
careers in high-growth, in-demand occupations;

(2) serve youth from communities of color who are underrepresented in the workforce;
or

(3) serve youth with disabilities.

(b) Eligible organizations must have demonstrated effectiveness in administering youth
deleted text begin workforce deleted text end programs and must leverage nonstate or private sector funds.

(c) New eligible applicants must be youth-serving organizations with significant capacity
and demonstrable youth development experience and outcomes to operate deleted text begin a youth workforce
development deleted text end new text begin an eligible new text end project.

(d) If a program is not operated by a local unit of government or a workforce development
board, the grant recipient must coordinate the program with the local workforce development
board.

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.665, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Membership.

(a) The governor's Workforce Development Board is composed
of members appointed by the governor. In selecting the representatives of the board, the
governor shall ensure that a majority of the members come from the private sector, pursuant
to United States Code, title 29, section 3111. For the public members, membership terms,
compensation of members, and removal of members are governed by section 15.059,
subdivisions 2, 3, and 4. To the extent practicable, the membership should be balanced as
to gender and ethnic diversity.

(b) No person shall serve as a member of more than one category described in paragraph
(c).

(c) Voting members shall consist of the following:

(1) the governor or the governor's designee;

(2) two members of the house of representatives, one appointed by the speaker of the
house and one appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives;

(3) two members of the senate, one appointed by the senate majority leader and one
appointed by the senate minority leader;

(4) a majority of the members must be representatives of businesses in the state appointed
by the governor who:

(i) are owners of businesses, chief executives, or operating officers of businesses, or
other business executives or employers with optimum policy-making or hiring authority
and who, in addition, may be members of a local board under United States Code, title 29,
section 3122(b)(2)(A)(i);

(ii) represent businesses, including small businesses, or organizations representing
businesses that provide employment opportunities that, at a minimum, include high-quality,
work-relevant training and development in in-demand industry sectors or occupations in
the state; and

(iii) are appointed from individuals nominated by state business organizations and
business trade associations;

(5) six representatives of labor organizations appointed by the governor, including:

(i) representatives of labor organizations who have been nominated by state labor
federations; and

(ii) a member of a labor organization or a training director from a joint labor organization;

(6) commissioners of the state agencies with primary responsibility for core programs
identified within the state plan including:

(i) the Department of Employment and Economic Development;

(ii) the Department of Education; new text begin and
new text end

(iii) deleted text begin the Department of Human Services; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (iv) deleted text end the Department of Children, Youth, and Families;

(7) two chief elected officials, appointed by the governor, collectively representing cities
and counties;

(8) two representatives deleted text begin who are people of color or people with disabilities, appointed
by the governor, deleted text end of community-based organizations new text begin , appointed by the governor, new text end that have
demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing the employment, training, or education
needs of individuals with barriers to employment; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(9) four officials responsible for education programs in the state, appointed by the
governor, including chief executive officers of community colleges and other institutions
of higher education, including:

(i) the chancellor of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities;

(ii) the president of the University of Minnesota;

(iii) a president from a private postsecondary school; and

(iv) a representative of career and technical education new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (10) the chair or executive director of the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards new text end .

(d) The nonvoting members of the board shall be appointed by the governor and consist
of one of each of the following:

(1) deleted text begin a representative of Adult Basic Education;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) deleted text end a representative of public libraries;

deleted text begin (3) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end a person with expertise in women's economic security;

deleted text begin (4) the chair or executive director of the Minnesota Workforce Council Association;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end the commissioner of labor and industry;

deleted text begin (6) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education;

deleted text begin (7) deleted text end new text begin (5) new text end the commissioner of corrections;

deleted text begin (8) deleted text end new text begin (6) new text end the commissioner of management and budget;

deleted text begin (9) deleted text end new text begin (7) new text end two representatives of community-based organizations deleted text begin who are people of color
or people with disabilities deleted text end who have demonstrated experience and expertise in addressing
the employment, training, and education needs of individuals with barriers to employment;

deleted text begin (10) a representative of secondary, postsecondary, or career-technical education;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (11) deleted text end new text begin (8) new text end a representative of school-based service learning;

deleted text begin (12) deleted text end new text begin (9) new text end a representative of the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans;

deleted text begin (13) deleted text end new text begin (10) new text end a representative of the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs;

deleted text begin (14) deleted text end new text begin (11) new text end a representative of the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage;

deleted text begin (15) deleted text end new text begin (12) new text end a representative of the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council;

deleted text begin (16) deleted text end new text begin (13) new text end a representative of the Minnesota State Council on Disability; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (17) deleted text end new text begin (14) new text end a representative of the Office on the Economic Status of Women new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (15) the commissioner of human services new text end .

(e) Each member shall be appointed for a term of three years from the first day of January
or July immediately following their appointment. Elected officials shall forfeit their
appointment if they cease to serve in elected office.

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.90, is amended to read:

116L.90 CANNABIS INDUSTRY TRAINING GRANTS.

Subdivision 1.

Establishment.

The commissioner of employment and economic
development shall establish CanTrain, a program to award grants to deleted text begin (1) deleted text end eligible organizations
to train people for work in the legal cannabis industry deleted text begin , and (2) eligible individuals to acquire
such training deleted text end .

Subd. 2.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the
meanings given.

(b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic development.

(c) "Eligible organization" means any organization capable of providing training relevant
to the legal cannabis industry, particularly for individuals facing barriers to education or
employment, and may include educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, private
businesses, community groups, units of local government, labor organizations that represent
cannabis workers in the state, or partnerships between different types of organizations.

deleted text begin (d) "Eligible individual" means a Minnesota resident who is 21 years old or older.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end "Industry" means the legal cannabis industry in Minnesota.

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end "Program" means the CanTrain grant program.

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (f) new text end "Social equity applicant" means a person who meets the qualification requirements
in section 342.17.

Subd. 3.

Grants to organizations.

(a) Grant money awarded to eligible organizations
may be used for both developing a training program relevant to the legal cannabis industry
and for providing such training to individuals.

(b) The commissioner must award grants to eligible organizations through a competitive
grant process.

(c) To receive grant money, an eligible organization must submit a written application
to the commissioner, using a form developed by the commissioner, explaining the
organization's ability to train individuals for successful careers in the legal cannabis industry,
particularly individuals facing barriers to education or employment.

(d) An eligible organization's grant application must also include:

(1) a description of the proposed training;

(2) an analysis of the degree of demand in the legal cannabis industry for the skills gained
through the proposed training;

(3) any evidence of the organization's past success in training individuals for successful
careers, particularly in new or emerging industries;

(4) an estimate of the cost of providing the proposed training;

(5) the sources and amounts of any nonstate funds or in-kind contributions that will
supplement grant money, including any amounts that individuals will be charged to
participate in the training; and

(6) any additional information requested by the commissioner.

(e) In awarding grants under this subdivision, the commissioner shall give weight to
applications from organizations that demonstrate a history of successful career training,
particularly for individuals facing barriers to education or employment. The commissioner
shall also give weight to applications where the proposed training will:

(1) result in an industry-relevant credential; or

(2) include opportunities for hands-on or on-site experience in the industry.

The commissioner shall fund training for a broad range of careers in the legal cannabis
industry, including both potential business owners and employees and for work in the
growing, processing, and retail sectors of the legal cannabis industry.

deleted text begin Subd. 4. deleted text end

deleted text begin Grants to individuals. deleted text end

deleted text begin (a) The commissioner shall award grants of up to
$20,000 to eligible individuals to pursue a training program relevant to a career in the legal
cannabis industry.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (b) To receive grant money, an eligible individual must submit a written application to
the commissioner, using a form developed by the commissioner, identifying a training
program relevant to the legal cannabis industry and the estimated cost of completing that
training. The application must also indicate whether:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) the applicant is eligible to be a social equity applicant;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) the proposed training program results in an industry-relevant credential; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) the proposed training program includes opportunities for hands-on or on-site
experience in the industry.
deleted text end

deleted text begin The commissioner shall attempt to make the application process simple for individuals to
complete, such as by publishing lists of industry-relevant training programs along with the
training program's estimated cost of completing the training programs and whether the
training programs will result in an industry-relevant credential or include opportunities for
hands-on or on-site experience in the legal cannabis industry.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) The commissioner must award grants to eligible individuals through a lottery process.
Applicants who have filed complete applications by the deadline set by the commissioner
shall receive one entry in the lottery, plus one additional entry for each of the following:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) being eligible to be a social equity applicant;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) seeking to enroll in a training program that results in an industry-relevant credential;
and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) seeking to enroll in a training program that includes opportunities for hands-on or
on-site experience in the industry.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (d) Grant money awarded to eligible individuals shall be used to pay the costs of enrolling
in a training program relevant to the legal cannabis industry, including tuition, fees, and
materials costs. Grant money may also be used to remove external barriers to attending such
a training program, such as the cost of child care, transportation, or other expenses approved
by the commissioner.
deleted text end

Subd. 5.

Program outreach.

The commissioner shall make extensive efforts to publicize
these grants, including through partnerships with community organizations, particularly
those organizations located in areas where long-term residents are eligible to be social equity
applicants.

Subd. 6.

Reports to the legislature.

By January 15, 2024, and each January 15 thereafter,
the commissioner must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the
committees of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over workforce
development that describes awards given through the CanTrain program and the use of
grant money, including any measures of success toward training people for successful
careers in the legal cannabis industry.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.98, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the terms defined in this
subdivision have the meanings given.

(b) "Credential" means deleted text begin postsecondary deleted text end degrees, diplomas, licenses, and certificates
awarded in recognition of an individual's attainment of measurable technical or occupational
skills necessary to obtain employment or advance with an occupation. This definition does
not include certificates awarded by workforce investment boards or work-readiness
certificates.

(c) "Exit" means to have not received service under a workforce program for 90
consecutive calendar days. The exit date is the last date of service.

deleted text begin (d) "Net impact" means the use of matched control groups and regression analysis to
estimate the impacts attributable to program participation net of other factors, including
observable personal characteristics and economic conditions.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end "Pre-enrollment" means the period of time before an individual was enrolled in
a workforce program.

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.98, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Uniform outcome report card; reporting by commissioner.

(a) By December
31 deleted text begin of deleted text end each deleted text begin even-numbered deleted text end year, the commissioner must report to the chairs and ranking
minority members of the committees of the house of representatives and the senate having
jurisdiction over economic development and workforce policy and finance the following
information separately for deleted text begin each of deleted text end the previous deleted text begin two deleted text end fiscal or calendar deleted text begin years deleted text end new text begin year new text end , for each
program subject to the requirements of subdivision 1:

(1) the total number of participants enrolled;

(2) the median pre-enrollment wages based on participant wages for the second through
the fifth calendar quarters immediately preceding the quarter of enrollment excluding those
with zero income;

(3) the total number of participants with zero income in the second through fifth calendar
quarters immediately preceding the quarter of enrollment;

(4) the total number of participants enrolled in training;

(5) the total number of participants enrolled in training by occupational group;

(6) the total number of participants that exited the program and the average enrollment
duration of participants that have exited the program during the year;

(7) the total number of exited participants who completed training;

(8) the total number of exited participants who attained a credential;

(9) the total number of participants employed during three consecutive quarters
immediately following the quarter of exit, by industry;

(10) the median wages of participants employed during three consecutive quarters
immediately following the quarter of exit;

(11) the total number of participants employed during eight consecutive quarters
immediately following the quarter of exit, by industry;

(12) the median wages of participants employed during eight consecutive quarters
immediately following the quarter of exit;

(13) the total cost of the program;

(14) the total cost of the program per participant;

(15) the cost per credential received by a participant; and

(16) the administrative cost of the program.

(b) new text begin In addition to meeting any reporting requirements included in the grant agreement,
each program grant recipient and any individually specified grantee named in an appropriation
to be administered by or through the commissioner is subject to this section and must provide
the following information to the commissioner:
new text end

new text begin (1) a summary of the purpose of the grant;
new text end

new text begin (2) the amount of the grant awarded to the grantee;
new text end

new text begin (3) the amount of previous grants issued by or through the commissioner of employment
and economic development to the grantee for the previous four years;
new text end

new text begin (4) to the extent that participant geographic data is available, if a grantee uses grant
money to provide services to persons who reside outside of Minnesota, the grantee must
list the states where non-Minnesotan participants reside and an explanation of why grant
money was used to provide services to non-Minnesota residents; and
new text end

new text begin (5) the organization's charitable giving ratio if available on the grantee's Internal Revenue
Service Form 990.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner must provide the information required in this paragraph for each grantee
separately in the report required under paragraph (a). A grantee must provide updated
information required to complete the report under paragraph (a) to the commissioner annually
by October 1 until October 1 in the year when all of the grant funds have been spent or
canceled.
new text end

new text begin (c) new text end The report to the legislature must contain participant information by education level,
race and ethnicity, gender, and geography, and a comparison of exited participants who
completed training and those who did not.

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end The requirements of this section apply to programs administered directly by the
commissioner or administered by other organizations under a grant made by the department.

new text begin (e) As a condition of receiving a grant from the department, a grantee must agree to
provide the commissioner any information necessary to complete the report required by
this section.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116L.98, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Limitations on future appropriations.

(a) A program new text begin , program grantee, or
direct appropriation grant recipient new text end that is a recipient of public funds and subject to the
requirements of this section as of May 1, deleted text begin 2014 deleted text end new text begin 2025 new text end , is not eligible for additional state
appropriations for any fiscal year beginning after June 30, deleted text begin 2015 deleted text end new text begin 2026 new text end , new text begin and the commissioner
may withhold grant disbursements from a grantee, new text end unless all of the reporting requirements
under deleted text begin subdivision deleted text end new text begin subdivisions 3 and new text end 4 have been satisfied.

(b) A program new text begin , program grantee, or direct appropriation grant recipient new text end with an initial
request for funds on or after July 1, deleted text begin 2014 deleted text end new text begin 2025 new text end , may be considered for receipt of public
funds for the first two fiscal years only if a plan that demonstrates how the data collection
and reporting requirements under deleted text begin subdivision deleted text end new text begin subdivisions 3 and new text end 4 will be met has been
submitted and approved by the commissioner. Any subsequent request for funds after an
initial request is subject to the requirements of paragraph (a).

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116M.18, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

deleted text begin Revolving loan fund deleted text end new text begin Minnesota emerging entrepreneur program account new text end .

(a)
deleted text begin The department shall establish a revolving loan fund deleted text end new text begin A Minnesota emerging entrepreneur
program account is created in the special revenue fund in the state treasury. Money in the
account is appropriated to the commissioner for revolving loans new text end to make grants to nonprofit
corporations, Tribal economic development entities, and community development financial
institutions for the purpose of making loans to businesses owned by minority or low-income
persons, women, veterans, or people with disabilities, and to support minority business
enterprises and job creation for minority and low-income persons.

(b) Nonprofit corporations, Tribal economic development entities, and community
development financial institutions that receive grants from the department under the program
must establish a commissioner-certified revolving loan fund for the purpose of making
eligible loans.

(c) Eligible business enterprises include, but are not limited to, technologically innovative
industries, value-added manufacturing, and information industries.

(d) Loan applications given preliminary approval by the nonprofit corporation, Tribal
economic development entity, or community development financial institution must be
forwarded to the department. Nonprofit corporations, Tribal economic development entities,
and community development financial institutions designated as preferred partners do not
need final approval by the commissioner. All other loans must be approved by the
commissioner and the commissioner must make approval decisions within 20 days of
receiving a loan application unless the application contains insufficient information to make
an approval decision. The amount of the state funds contributed to any loan may not exceed
50 percent of each loan. The commissioner must develop the criteria necessary to receive
loan forgiveness.

Sec. 19.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116U.05, is amended to read:

116U.05 EXPLORE MINNESOTA new text begin ; ESTABLISHMENT new text end .

Explore Minnesota is an office in the executive branch with a director appointed by the
governor. The director is under the supervision of the commissioner of employment and
economic development and oversees Explore Minnesota Tourism deleted text begin and deleted text end new text begin , new text end Explore Minnesota
for Business new text begin , and Explore Minnesota Film new text end divisions. The director serves in the unclassified
service and must be qualified by experience and training in related fields.

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116U.06, is amended to read:

116U.06 EXPLORE MINNESOTA TOURISM.

Explore Minnesota Tourism deleted text begin is a division of Explore Minnesota and deleted text end exists to support
Minnesota's economy through promotion and facilitation of travel to and within the state
of Minnesota.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116U.15, is amended to read:

116U.15 MISSION.

(a) The mission of Explore Minnesota is to deleted text begin promote and facilitate increased travel to
and within the state of Minnesota, promote overall livability, and promote workforce and
economic opportunity in Minnesota deleted text end new text begin support the growth of Minnesota's economy through
the management of the state's tourism, livability and economic opportunity, outdoor
recreation, film, and other statewide promotion efforts as directed new text end . To further the mission
of Explore Minnesota, the office is advised by new text begin various advisory new text end councils deleted text begin focused on tourism
and talent attraction and business marketing deleted text end . Its goals are to:

(1) expand public and private partnerships through increased interagency efforts and
increased tourism and business industry participation;

(2) increase productivity through enhanced flexibility and options; and

(3) use innovative fiscal and human resource practices to manage the state's resources
and operate the office as efficiently as possible.

(b) The director shall report to the legislature on the performance of the office's operations
and the accomplishment of its goals in the office's biennial budget according to section
16A.10, subdivision 1.

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116U.30, is amended to read:

116U.30 DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.

(a) The director shall:

(1) publish, disseminate, and distribute informational and promotional materials;

(2) promote and encourage the coordination of new text begin Explore new text end Minnesota deleted text begin travel, tourism, overall
livability, and workforce and economic opportunity deleted text end promotion efforts with other state
agencies and develop multiagency marketing strategies when appropriate;

(3) promote and encourage the expansion and development of deleted text begin international tourism,
trade, and Minnesota livability marketing deleted text end new text begin programs that support the mission of the office new text end ;

(4) advertise and disseminate information about deleted text begin Minnesota travel, tourism, and workforce
and economic development opportunities deleted text end new text begin Explore Minnesota and its activities that support
the mission of the office new text end ;

(5) deleted text begin aid various deleted text end new text begin provide new text end local communities new text begin a reasonable level of support new text end to improve their
deleted text begin travel, tourism, and overall livability deleted text end marketing programs new text begin as they relate to the mission of
the office new text end ;

(6) coordinate and implement comprehensive state deleted text begin travel, tourism, workforce and
economic development, and overall livability deleted text end new text begin mission-driven new text end marketing programs that take
into consideration public and private businesses and attractions;

(7) contract, in accordance with section 16C.08, for professional services if the work or
services cannot be satisfactorily performed by employees of the agency or by any other
state agency;

(8) provide local, regional, and statewide organizations with information, deleted text begin technical
assistance deleted text end new text begin educational opportunities new text end , training, and advice on deleted text begin using state tourism and livability
information and deleted text end new text begin promotional new text end programs new text begin related to the office's mission new text end ; and

(9) generally gather, compile, and make available statistical information relating to
deleted text begin Minnesota travel, tourism, workforce and economic development, overall livability, and
related areas in this state deleted text end new text begin the office's mission new text end . The director has the authority to call upon
other state agencies for statistical data and results obtained by them and to arrange and
compile that statistical information.

(b) The director may:

(1) apply for, receive, and spend money deleted text begin for travel, tourism, workforce and economic
development, and overall livability development and marketing deleted text end new text begin , as it relates to the mission
of the office, new text end from other agencies, organizations, and businesses;

(2) apply for, accept, and disburse grants and other aids for deleted text begin tourism deleted text end development and
marketing from the federal government and other sources;

(3) enter into joint powers or cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal
government, local governmental units, regional development commissions, other state
agencies, the University of Minnesota and other educational institutions, other states,
Canadian provinces, and local, statewide, and regional organizations as necessary to perform
the director's duties;

(4) enter into interagency agreements and agree to share net revenues with the contributing
agencies;

(5) make grants;

(6) conduct market research and analysis to improve marketing techniques deleted text begin in the area
of travel, tourism, workforce and economic development, and overall livability deleted text end ;

(7) monitor and study trends in the related industries and provide resources and training
to address change;

(8) annually convene conferences of Minnesota providers for the purposes of exchanging
information on tourism development, coordinating marketing activities, and formulating
deleted text begin tourism, overall livability, and workforce and economic opportunity deleted text end new text begin mission-related new text end
promotion development strategies; and

(9) enter into promotion contracts or other agreements with private persons and public
entities, including agreements to establish and maintain offices and other types of
representation in foreign countries to promote international travel and to implement this
chapter.

(c) Contracts for goods and deleted text begin nonprofessional deleted text end new text begin services and professional new text end technical services
made under paragraph (b), clauses (3) and (9), are not subject to the provisions of sections
16C.03, subdivision 3, and 16C.06 concerning competitive bidding and section 16C.055
concerning barter arrangements. new text begin Professional technical service new text end contracts new text begin that promote
Minnesota as a tourism travel destination or a talent attraction new text end may be negotiated and are
not subject to the provisions of chapter 16C relating to competitive bidding.

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 116U.35, is amended to read:

116U.35 PROMOTIONAL EXPENSES.

To promote deleted text begin travel, tourism, workforce and economic development, and overall livability
of the state deleted text end new text begin programs that align with Explore Minnesota's mission new text end , the director may expend
money appropriated by the legislature for these purposes in the same manner as private
persons, firms, corporations, and associations make expenditures for these purposes. Policies
on promotional expenses must be approved by the commissioner of administration. A policy
for expenditures on food, lodging, and travel must be approved by the commissioner of
management and budget. No money may be expended for the appearance in radio or
television broadcasts by an elected public official.

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 248.07, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Blind, vending deleted text begin stands and machines deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end on governmental property;
liability limited.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, for the rehabilitation of blind persons
the commissioner shall have exclusive authority to establish and to operate vending deleted text begin stands
and vending machines deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end in all buildings and properties owned or rented exclusively
by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at a state university, a community college,
a consolidated community technical college, or a technical college served by the
commissioner before January 1, 1996, or by any department or agency of the state of
Minnesota except the Department of Natural Resources properties operated directly by the
Division of State Parks and not subject to private leasing. Vending deleted text begin stands and machines deleted text end new text begin
facilities new text end authorized under this subdivision may dispense nonalcoholic beverages, food,
candies, tobacco, souvenirs, notions, and related items and must be operated on the same
basis as other vending deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end for the blind established and supervised by the
commissioner under federal law. The commissioner shall waive this authority to displace
any present private individual concessionaire in any state-owned or rented building or
property who is operating under a contract with a specific renewal or termination date, until
the renewal or termination date. With the consent of the governing body of a governmental
subdivision of the state, the commissioner may establish and supervise vending deleted text begin stands and
vending machines deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end for the blind in any building or property exclusively owned or
rented by the governmental subdivision.

(b) The Department of Employment and Economic Development is not liable under
chapter 176 for any injury sustained by a blind vendor's employee or agent. The Department
of Employment and Economic Development, its officers, and its agents are not liable for
the acts or omissions of a blind vendor or of a blind vendor's employee or agent that may
result in the blind vendor's liability to third parties. The Department of Employment and
Economic Development, its officers, and its agents are not liable for negligence based on
any theory of liability for claims arising from the relationship created under this subdivision
with the blind vendor.

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 248.07, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Use of revolving fund, licenses for operation of vending deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end .

(a)
The revolving fund created by Laws 1947, chapter 535, section 5, is continued as provided
in this subdivision and shall be known as the revolving fund for vocational rehabilitation
of the blind. It shall be used for the purchase of equipment and supplies for establishing and
operating of vending deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end by blind persons. All income, receipts, earnings, and
federal vending deleted text begin machine deleted text end new text begin facility new text end income due to the operation of vending deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end
operated under this subdivision shall also be paid into the fund. All interest earned on money
accrued in the fund must be credited to the fund by the commissioner of management and
budget. All equipment, supplies, and expenses for setting up these deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end shall be
paid for from the fund.

(b) The commissioner is authorized to use the money available in the revolving fund
that originated as operational charges to individuals licensed under this subdivision for the
establishment, operation, and supervision of vending deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end by blind persons for
the following purposes:

(1) purchase, upkeep and replacement of equipment;

(2) expenses incidental to the setting up of new deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end and improvement of old
deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end ;

(3) reimbursement under section 15.059 to individual blind vending operators for
reasonable expenses incurred in attending supervisory meetings as called by the commissioner
and other expenditures for management services consistent with federal law; and

(4) purchase of fringe benefits for blind vending operators and their employees such as
group health insurance, retirement program, vacation or sick leave assistance provided that
the purchase of any fringe benefit is approved by a majority vote of blind vending operators
licensed pursuant to this subdivision after the commissioner provides to each blind vending
operator information on all matters relevant to the fringe benefits. "Majority vote" means
a majority of blind vending operators voting. Fringe benefits shall be paid only from
assessments of operators for specific benefits, gifts to the fund for fringe benefit purposes,
and vending income which is not assignable to an individual deleted text begin stand deleted text end new text begin facility new text end .

(c) Money originally deposited as merchandise and supplies repayments by individuals
licensed under this subdivision may be expended for initial and replacement stocks of
supplies and merchandise. Money originally deposited from vending income on federal
property must be spent consistent with federal law.

(d) All other deposits may be used for the purchase of general liability insurance or any
other expense related to the operation and supervision of vending deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end .

(e) The commissioner shall issue each license for the operation of a vending deleted text begin stand deleted text end new text begin facility new text end
or vending machine for an indefinite period but may terminate any license in the manner
provided. In granting licenses for new or vacated deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end preference on the basis
of seniority of experience in operating deleted text begin stands deleted text end new text begin facilities new text end under the control of the commissioner
shall be given to capable operators who are deemed competent to handle the enterprise
under consideration. Application of this preference shall not prohibit the commissioner from
selecting an operator from the community in which the deleted text begin stand deleted text end new text begin facility new text end is located.

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268.184, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Misrepresentation; administrative penalties.

(a) The commissioner
must penalize an employer if that employer or any employee, officer, or agent of that
employer made a false statement or representation without a good faith belief as to correctness
of the statement or representation or knowingly failed to disclose a material fact in order
to:

(1) assist an applicant to receive unemployment benefits to which the applicant is not
entitled;

(2) prevent or reduce the payment of unemployment benefits to an applicant; or

(3) avoid or reduce any payment required from an employer under this chapter or section
116L.20.

The penalty is the greater of $500 or deleted text begin 50 deleted text end new text begin 100 new text end percent of the following resulting from the
employer's action:

(i) the amount of any overpaid unemployment benefits to an applicant;

(ii) the amount of unemployment benefits not paid to an applicant that would otherwise
have been paid; or

(iii) the amount of any payment required from the employer under this chapter or section
116L.20 that was not paid.

(b) The commissioner must penalize an employer if that employer failed or refused to
honor a subpoena issued under section 268.188. The penalty is $500 and any costs of
enforcing the subpoena, including attorney fees.

(c) Penalties under this subdivision and under section 268.047, subdivision 4, paragraph
(b), are in addition to any other penalties and subject to the same collection procedures that
apply to past due taxes. Penalties must be paid within 30 calendar days of issuance of the
determination of penalty and credited to the trust fund.

(d) The determination of penalty is final unless the employer files an appeal within 45
calendar days after the sending of the determination of penalty to the employer by mail or
electronic transmission. Proceedings on the appeal are conducted in accordance with section
268.105.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective for penalties imposed on or after October
1, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 268B.14, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Premium rate adjustments.

The commissioner may adjust the annual premium
rates pursuant to this section prior to January 1, 2026. By July 31, 2026, and then by July
31 of each year thereafter, the commissioner must adjust the annual premium rates for the
following calendar year based on program historical experience and sound actuarial principles
and so that the projected fund balance as a percentage of total program expenditure does
not fall below 25 percent. The commissioner shall contract with a qualified independent
actuarial consultant to conduct an actuarial study for this purpose no less than every year.
A copy of all actuarial studies, and any revisions or other documents received that relate to
an actuarial study, must be provided promptly to the chairs and ranking minority members
of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over this chapter. All actuarial studies, and
any revisions or other documents received that relate to an actuarial study, must also be
filed with the Legislative Reference Library in compliance with section 3.195. A qualified
independent actuarial consultant is one who is a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)
and a Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) and who has experience
directly relevant to the analysis required. In no year shall the annual premium rate exceed
deleted text begin 1.2 deleted text end new text begin 1.1 new text end percent of taxable wages paid to each employee.

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 469.54, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Credit for parking revenue.

(a) By March 1 of the year following the year in
which the parking facilities or structures are constructed within the district, the city must
certify to the commissioner:

(1) the total amount of revenue generated by the parking facilities and structures in the
preceding year; and

(2) the total amount necessary for operational and maintenance expenses of the facilities
or structures in the deleted text begin current deleted text end new text begin preceding new text end year.

(b) By July 1 of each year thereafter, for a period of 25 years, the commissioner must
confirm or revise the amounts as reported. An amount equal to 50 percent of the amount of
revenue received by the city by the parking structures and facilities in the deleted text begin previous deleted text end new text begin preceding new text end
year that is greater than the amount necessary for operational and maintenance expenses of
the facilities or structures in the deleted text begin current deleted text end new text begin preceding new text end year must be paid by the city to the
commissioner of employment and economic development by September 1 for deposit into
the general fund.

Sec. 29.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 15, section 33, subdivision 4, as amended by Laws
2024, chapter 120, article 9, section 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Loans to community businesses.

(a) A partner organization that receives a
grant under subdivision 3 shall establish a plan for making low-interest loans to community
businesses. The plan requires approval by the commissioner.

(b) Under the plan:

(1) the state contribution to each loan shall be no less than deleted text begin $50,000 deleted text end new text begin $10,000 new text end and no more
than $500,000;

(2) loans shall be made for projects that are unlikely to be undertaken unless a loan is
received under the program;

(3) priority shall be given to loans to businesses in the lowest income areas;

(4) the fee or interest rate on a loan shall not be higher than the Wall Street Journal prime
rate plus two percent, with a maximum of ten percent;

(5) 50 percent of all repayments of principal on a loan under the program shall be used
to fund additional related lending. The partner organization may retain the remainder of
loan repayments to service loans and provide further technical assistance;

(6) the partner organization may charge a loan origination fee of no more than one
percent of the loan value and may retain that origination fee;

(7) a partner organization may not make a loan to a project in which it has an ownership
interest; and

(8) up to 15 percent of a loan's principal amount may be forgiven by the partner
organization if the borrower has met all lending criteria developed by the partner organization
and the commissioner, including creating or retaining jobs and being current with all loan
payments, for at least two years.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 30.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 18, section 2, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.

(b) "Business" means both for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations that earn
revenue in ways similar to businesses.

(c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic development.

(d) "Partner organization" or "partner" means the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and
nonprofit corporations receiving grants to provide grants to businesses under this section.

(e) new text begin "Prior taxable year" means the most recently completed tax year to the calendar year
that an application is submitted.
new text end

new text begin (f) new text end "Program" means the PROMISE grant program under this section.

new text begin (g) "Taxpayer" has the meaning given in Minnesota Statutes, section 290.01, subdivision
6.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 31.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 18, section 2, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Grants to businesses.

(a) Partners shall make grants to businesses using criteria,
forms, applications, and reporting requirements developed by the partner organization and
approved by the commissioner.

(b) To be eligible for a grant under this subdivision, a business must:

(1) have primary business operations located in the state of Minnesota;

(2) be located in a community that has been adversely affected by structural racial
discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging
population, or a lack of regional economic diversification; and

(3) have a gross annual revenue of $750,000 or less based on deleted text begin 2021 taxes deleted text end new text begin the prior taxable
year new text end .

new text begin (c) In addition to the requirements under paragraph (a), if a taxpayer's business meets
the requirements of paragraph (b), clause (2), and the business location is the taxpayer's
residence, the taxpayer must have claimed and been allowed the deduction under section
280A(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, in the prior taxable year.
new text end

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (d) new text end Preference shall be given to businesses that did not receive previous assistance
of more than $10,000 cumulatively from the state under:

(1) the governor's Executive Order No. 20-15;

(2) Laws 2020, First Special Session chapter 1, section 4;

(3) Laws 2020, Seventh Special Session chapter 2, article 4 or 5; or

(4) Laws 2021, First Special Session chapter 10, article 2, section 22.

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (e) new text end Preference shall be given to businesses that are able to demonstrate financial
hardship.

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (f) Preference shall be given to businesses that were in operation in 2021 and had
revenue of $750,000 or less based on the prior year tax documentation submitted under
paragraph (b), clause (3).
new text end

new text begin (g) new text end Grants under this subdivision must not exceed:

(1) $10,000 for businesses with a gross revenue in the prior year of $100,000 or less;

(2) $25,000 for businesses with a gross revenue in the prior year of more than $100,000
but no more than $350,000; and

(3) $50,000 for businesses with a gross revenue in the prior year of more than $350,000
but no more than $750,000.

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (h) new text end No business or individual may receive more than one grant under this section.

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (i) new text end Grant money may be used for working capital to support payroll expenses, rent
or mortgage payments, utility bills, equipment, and other similar expenses that occur in the
regular course of business.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 32.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 18, section 3, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Definitions.

(a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.

(b) "Borrower" means an eligible recipient receiving a loan under this section.

(c) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic development.

(d) "Eligible project" means the development, redevelopment, demolition, site preparation,
predesign, design, engineering, repair, land acquisition, relocation, or renovation of real
property or capital improvements. Eligible project includes but is not limited to construction
of buildings, new text begin equipment purchases, new text end infrastructure, related site amenities, landscaping, and
street-scaping.

(e) "Eligible recipient" means a:

(1) business;

(2) nonprofit organization; or

(3) developer that is seeking funding to complete an eligible project. Eligible recipient
does not include a partner organization or a local unit of government.

Eligible recipients must: (i) have primary operations located in the state of Minnesota; (ii)
have gross annual revenue of less than deleted text begin $1,000,000 deleted text end new text begin $1,500,000 new text end based on deleted text begin 2021 taxes deleted text end new text begin the prior
taxable year new text end ; and (iii) be located in a community that has been adversely affected by structural
racial discrimination, civil unrest, lack of access to capital, a loss of population or an aging
population, or a lack of regional economic diversification.

(f) "Partner organization" or "Partner" means the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and
nonprofit corporations receiving grants to provide loans under this section.

(g) "Program" means the PROMISE loan program under this section.

(h) "Redevelopment" means the acquisition of real property; site preparation; predesign,
design, engineering, repair, or renovation of facilities facade improvements, and construction
of buildings, infrastructure, and related site amenities; landscaping; street-scaping;
land-banking for future development or redevelopment; or financing any of these activities
taken on by a private party pursuant to an agreement with the city. Redevelopment does not
include project costs that have received compensation or assistance available through
insurance policies or from other organizations or government agencies.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 33.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 18, section 3, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Loans to eligible recipients.

(a) A partner organization may make loans to
eligible recipients for eligible projects. A loan to an eligible recipient for an eligible project
must:

(1) be for no more than deleted text begin $1,000,000 deleted text end new text begin $1,500,000 new text end ;

(2) be for a term of no more than deleted text begin ten deleted text end new text begin 20 new text end years; and

(3) not charge an interest rate of more than three percent.

(b) Loans must not be used for working capital or inventory; consolidating deleted text begin , deleted text end new text begin or new text end repaying deleted text begin ,
or refinancing deleted text end debt; or speculation or investment in rental real estate.

(c) All payments of interest on a loan under this section are the property of the partner
organization deleted text begin and shall be used for its administrative and operating expenses under the
program deleted text end .

(d) A partner organization may:

(1) charge a loan origination fee of no more than one percent per loan; and

(2) charge a monthly fee in lieu of interest.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 34.

Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 18, section 3, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Revolving loan fund.

Partner organizations that receive grants from the
commissioner under the program must establish a commissioner-certified revolving loan
fund for the purpose of making eligible loans. All loan payments shall be deposited in the
partner organization's revolving loan fund. new text begin Funds repaid to the partner organization are not
limited in their uses by the language in this section, except that funds repaid may not be
used for loans for speculation or investment in rental real estate.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 35. new text begin IRON ORE MINING ADDITIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Availability of additional benefits. new text end

new text begin Additional unemployment benefits
are available from the Minnesota unemployment insurance trust fund to an applicant who
was laid off due to lack of work on or after March 15, 2025, and before June 16, 2025, from:
new text end

new text begin (1) an employer in the iron ore mining industry that laid off 40 percent or more of the
employer's workforce on or after March 15, 2025, and before June 16, 2025; or
new text end

new text begin (2) an employer that is in the explosive manufacturing industry providing goods or
services to an employer in the iron ore mining industry if the applicant was laid off due to
the cessation or substantial reduction in operations of an employer in the iron ore mining
industry as described in clause (1).
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Eligibility requirements. new text end

new text begin An applicant is eligible to receive additional
unemployment benefits under this section for any week through the week ending June 20,
2026, if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the applicant established a benefit account under Minnesota Statutes, section 268.07,
with 50 percent or greater of the wage credits from an employer as described in subdivision
1, and has exhausted the maximum amount of regular unemployment benefits available on
that benefit account; and
new text end

new text begin (2) the applicant meets the same requirements that an applicant for regular unemployment
benefits must meet under Minnesota Statutes, section 268.069, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Weekly and maximum amount of additional unemployment benefits. new text end

new text begin (a)
The weekly benefit amount of additional unemployment benefits is the same as the weekly
benefit amount of regular unemployment benefits on the benefit account established in
subdivision 2, clause (1).
new text end

new text begin (b) The maximum amount of additional unemployment benefits available to an applicant
under this section is an amount equal to 26 weeks of payment at the applicant's weekly
additional unemployment benefit amount.
new text end

new text begin (c) If an applicant qualifies for a new regular benefit account that meets the requirements
of subdivision 4, paragraph (b), before the applicant has been paid additional unemployment
benefits, and the new regular benefit account meets the requirements of subdivision 2, clause
(1), the applicant's weekly additional unemployment benefit amount is equal to the weekly
unemployment benefit amount on the applicant's new regular benefit account.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Qualifying for a new regular benefit account. new text end

new text begin (a) If, after exhausting the
maximum amount of regular unemployment benefits available as a result of the layoff under
subdivision 1, an applicant qualifies for the new regular benefit account under Minnesota
Statutes, section 268.07, the applicant must apply for and establish the new regular benefit
account.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the applicant's weekly benefit amount under the new regular benefit account is
equal to or higher than the applicant's weekly additional unemployment benefit amount, the
applicant must request unemployment benefits under the new regular benefit account. An
applicant is ineligible for additional unemployment benefits under this section until the
applicant has exhausted the maximum amount of unemployment benefits available on the
new regular benefit account.
new text end

new text begin (c) If the applicant's weekly unemployment benefit amount on the new regular benefit
account is less than the applicant's weekly benefit amount of additional unemployment
benefits, the applicant must request additional unemployment benefits. An applicant is
ineligible for new regular unemployment benefits until the applicant has exhausted the
maximum amount of additional unemployment benefits available under this section.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Eligibility for federal Trade Readjustment Allowance benefits. new text end

new text begin An applicant
who has applied and been determined eligible for federal Trade Readjustment Allowance
benefits is not eligible for additional unemployment benefits under this section.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from March 15, 2025.
new text end

Sec. 36. new text begin CHANGE STARTS WITH COMMUNITY VIOLENCE PREVENTION
PROGRAM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Objectives. new text end

new text begin Change Starts With Community must:
new text end

new text begin (1) develop and implement year-round job training programs for at-risk youth and adults
and provide trusted adult mentorship for at-risk Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
youth, providing them with the skills needed for gainful employment and career opportunities;
and
new text end

new text begin (2) create on-site job opportunities at Shiloh Cares Food Shelf - Northside Community
Safety Resource Center, promoting community engagement and economic development.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Partnership. new text end

new text begin Change Starts With Community shall partner with the Cargill
Foundation to support at-risk youth educational career exposure field trips and exposing
participants to the Change Starts With Community Agrihood garden and preventing further
trauma through field trips for youth.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin At-risk youth and adult job program positions. new text end

new text begin Change Starts With
Community must use grant proceeds to add positions to the program's complement, including
but not limited to adult food service workers, youth food service workers, an executive
director, operations director, program coordinator, and food shelf manager.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin Beginning in fiscal year 2026, Change Starts With Community shall
report to the commissioner of employment and economic development outlining the use of
grant money, program outcomes, and the impact on the targeted population. The report must
be submitted no later than six months after the end of each fiscal year.
new text end

Sec. 37. new text begin TASK FORCE ON WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM REFORM.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin The Task Force on Workforce Development System
Reform is established to examine and improve how the state develops strategies, sets goals,
and allocates money to meet Minnesota's workforce development needs. This examination
must include a review of programs, funding mechanisms, and evaluation metrics.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Membership. new text end

new text begin (a) The task force consists of the following members:
new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioner of employment and economic development or the commissioner's
designee;
new text end

new text begin (2) two senators, with each of the two largest senate caucuses appointing one member;
new text end

new text begin (3) two representatives, with each of the two largest house caucuses appointing one
member; and
new text end

new text begin (4) four members of the governor's Workforce Development Board, appointed by the
chair of the governor's Workforce Development Board, who represent local workforce
development boards from communities across the state.
new text end

new text begin (b) Appointments to the task force must be made within 30 days after the effective date
of this section.
new text end

new text begin (c) Member compensation and reimbursement for expenses are governed by Minnesota
Statutes, section 15.059, subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Chairs; meetings. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of employment and economic
development must convene the first meeting of the task force no later than eight weeks after
the effective date of this act. At the first meeting, members must elect two co-chairs from
among the task force members.
new text end

new text begin (b) The task force must meet a minimum of six times between the effective date of this
section and January 15, 2027.
new text end

new text begin (c) Task force meetings are subject to the Open Meeting Law under Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 13D.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Administrative support. new text end

new text begin The commissioner of employment and economic
development must provide administrative support and meeting space for the task force.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Duties. new text end

new text begin At a minimum, the task force must:
new text end

new text begin (1) review existing workforce development programs in Minnesota, including those
funded by the federal and state governments;
new text end

new text begin (2) study the current system for funding workforce development efforts;
new text end

new text begin (3) investigate potential metrics for evaluating workforce development program outcomes;
new text end

new text begin (4) make recommendations for changes to practices, programs, funding, and laws related
to state workforce development efforts; and
new text end

new text begin (5) propose draft legislation to implement any of the task force's recommendations.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Community and stakeholder input. new text end

new text begin In pursuing its duties under subdivision
5, the task force must seek input statewide, with an emphasis on (1) hearing from
communities with unemployment rates significantly above the state average or workforce
participation rates significantly below the state average and (2) consulting with other relevant
stakeholders, including workforce development providers, the state's ethnic councils, and
the state demographer.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin No later than February 15, 2026, the task force must submit a
preliminary written report and, no later than January 15, 2027, the task force must submit
a final written report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
and divisions with jurisdiction over workforce development. Each report must outline a
description of the task force's activities, how the task force addressed each duty described
in subdivision 5, any recommendations made by the task force, and any proposed legislation
recommended by the task force.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Expiration. new text end

new text begin The task force expires January 16, 2027.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 38. new text begin REVISOR INSTRUCTION.
new text end

new text begin The revisor of statutes shall change the term "small business growth acceleration program"
to "Made in Minnesota program" wherever it appears in Minnesota Statutes, section
116O.115.
new text end

Sec. 39. new text begin REPEALER.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 116L.35; and 116L.98, subdivision 7, new text end new text begin are repealed.
new text end

ARTICLE 5

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY POLICY

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.253, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Rest breaks.

An employer must allow each employee deleted text begin adequate time
from work deleted text end new text begin a rest break of at least 15 minutes or enough time to utilize the nearest convenient
restroom, whichever is longer, new text end within each four consecutive hours of work deleted text begin to utilize the
nearest convenient restroom deleted text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 2.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.253, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Remedies. new text end

new text begin If an employer does not allow an employee rest breaks as required
by this section and related rules, the employer is liable to the employee for the rest break
time that should have been allowed at the employee's regular rate of pay, plus an additional
equal amount as liquidated damages.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 3.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.254, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Meal break.

An employer must deleted text begin permit deleted text end new text begin allow new text end each employee who is
working for deleted text begin eight deleted text end new text begin six new text end or more consecutive hours deleted text begin sufficient time to eat deleted text end a meal new text begin break of at
least 30 minutes new text end .

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 4.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.254, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Payment not required.

new text begin Except for subdivision 4, new text end new text begin new text end nothing in this section requires
the employer to pay the employee during the meal break.

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 5.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.254, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Remedies. new text end

new text begin If an employer does not allow an employee meal breaks as required
by this section and related rules, the employer is liable to the employee for the meal break
time that should have been allowed at the employee's regular rate of pay, plus an additional
equal amount as liquidated damages.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 6.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 177.27, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Civil actions.

The commissioner may bring an action in the district court where
an employer resides or where the commissioner maintains an office to enforce or require
compliance with orders issued under subdivision 4. new text begin In addition to any other remedy provided
by law, the commissioner may also apply in the district court where an employer resides or
where the commissioner maintains an office for an order enjoining and restraining violations
of any statute or rule listed in subdivision 4.
new text end

Sec. 7.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.211, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Nursing home.

"Nursing home" means a nursing home licensed under chapter
144A new text begin and reimbursed under chapter 256R new text end , or a boarding care home licensed under sections
144.50 to 144.56 new text begin and reimbursed under chapter 256R new text end .

Sec. 8.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.211, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Nursing home employer.

"Nursing home employer" means an employer of
nursing home workers in a deleted text begin licensed, Medicaid-certified facility that is reimbursed under
chapter deleted text end deleted text begin 256R deleted text end new text begin nursing home as defined under subdivision 7 new text end .

Sec. 9.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.725, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 4b. new text end

new text begin Misclassification fraud impact report. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioners of revenue,
employment and economic development, and labor and industry must coordinate to conduct
an analysis of the costs of misclassification to illustrate how misclassification impacts
misclassified workers, government programs, and tax collections.
new text end

new text begin (b) By January 15, 2027, and every six years thereafter, subject to available
appropriations, the commissioner of labor and industry must report on the analysis performed
under paragraph (a) to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees
with jurisdiction over taxes, workforce, and labor. The commissioner of labor and industry
may contract with external experts or an independent third party to conduct a study, develop
a report, and perform other functions.
new text end

new text begin (c) At a minimum, the study and report must provide:
new text end

new text begin (1) an estimate of the number of workers experiencing misclassification in Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (2) an estimate of the cost of misclassification to impacted workers;
new text end

new text begin (3) an estimate of the prevalence of misclassification by industry; and
new text end

new text begin (4) an estimate of the impact to:
new text end

new text begin (i) the unemployment insurance trust fund;
new text end

new text begin (ii) the family and medical benefit insurance account;
new text end

new text begin (iii) state income tax collection;
new text end

new text begin (iv) the workers' compensation fund; and
new text end

new text begin (v) the workforce development fund.
new text end

new text begin (d) Data and information relevant to the required report elements in paragraph (c) must
be provided to the commissioner of labor and industry for purposes of the study and report,
including but not limited to the following:
new text end

new text begin (1) from the Department of Employment and Economic Development, information and
data relevant to:
new text end

new text begin (i) the unemployment insurance trust fund;
new text end

new text begin (ii) the family and medical benefit insurance account;
new text end

new text begin (iii) unemployment insurance program audits and findings; and
new text end

new text begin (iv) the workforce development fund;
new text end

new text begin (2) from the Department of Revenue, information and data relevant to:
new text end

new text begin (i) misclassification tax audits and findings;
new text end

new text begin (ii) income tax collection; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) 1099 filings; and
new text end

new text begin (3) from the Department of Labor and Industry, information and data relevant to:
new text end

new text begin (i) misclassification complaints, investigations, and findings; and
new text end

new text begin (ii) the workers' compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin (e) By January 15, 2031, and every six years thereafter, the commissioners of revenue,
employment and economic development, and labor and industry must submit a budget
request to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over labor outlining the cost to complete a follow-up report under paragraph
(b).
new text end

Sec. 10.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9447, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Notice.

An employer may require notice of the need for use of earned sick and
safe time as provided in this paragraph. If the need for use is foreseeable, an employer may
require advance notice of the intention to use earned sick and safe time but must not require
more than seven days' advance notice. If the need is unforeseeable, an employer may require
an employee to give notice of the need for earned sick and safe time as deleted text begin soon as practicable deleted text end new text begin
reasonably required by the employer new text end . An employer that requires notice of the need to use
earned sick and safe time in accordance with this subdivision shall have a written policy
containing reasonable procedures for employees to provide notice of the need to use earned
sick and safe time, and shall provide a written copy of such policy to employees. If a copy
of the written policy has not been provided to an employee, an employer shall not deny the
use of earned sick and safe time to the employee on that basis.

Sec. 11.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9447, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Documentation.

(a) When an employee uses earned sick and safe time for
more than deleted text begin three deleted text end new text begin two new text end consecutive scheduled work days, an employer may require reasonable
documentation that the earned sick and safe time is covered by subdivision 1.

(b) For earned sick and safe time under subdivision 1, clauses (1), (2), (5), and (6),
reasonable documentation may include a signed statement by a health care professional
indicating the need for use of earned sick and safe time. However, if the employee or
employee's family member did not receive services from a health care professional, or if
documentation cannot be obtained from a health care professional in a reasonable time or
without added expense, then reasonable documentation for the purposes of this paragraph
may include a written statement from the employee indicating that the employee is using
or used earned sick and safe time for a qualifying purpose covered by subdivision 1, clause
(1), (2), (5), or (6).

(c) For earned sick and safe time under subdivision 1, clause (3), an employer must
accept a court record or documentation signed by a volunteer or employee of a victims
services organization, an attorney, a police officer, or an antiviolence counselor as reasonable
documentation. If documentation cannot be obtained in a reasonable time or without added
expense, then reasonable documentation for the purposes of this paragraph may include a
written statement from the employee indicating that the employee is using or used earned
sick and safe time for a qualifying purpose covered under subdivision 1, clause (3).

(d) For earned sick and safe time to care for a family member under subdivision 1, clause
(4), an employer must accept as reasonable documentation a written statement from the
employee indicating that the employee is using or used earned sick and safe time for a
qualifying purpose as reasonable documentation.

(e) An employer must not require disclosure of details relating to domestic abuse, sexual
assault, or stalking or the details of an employee's or an employee's family member's medical
condition as related to an employee's request to use earned sick and safe time under this
section.

(f) Written statements by an employee may be written in the employee's first language
and need not be notarized or in any particular format.

Sec. 12.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9447, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Replacement worker.

An employer may not require, as a condition of an
employee using earned sick and safe time, that the employee seek or find a replacement
worker to cover the hours the employee uses as earned sick and safe time. new text begin This subdivision
does not prohibit an employee from voluntarily seeking or trading shifts with a replacement
worker to cover the hours the employee uses as earned sick and safe time.
new text end

Sec. 13.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 181.9448, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Effect on more generous sick and safe time policies.

(a) Nothing in
sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 shall be construed to discourage employers from adopting
or retaining earned sick and safe time policies that meet or exceed, and do not otherwise
conflict with, the minimum standards and requirements provided in sections 181.9445 to
181.9448. All paid time off and other paid leave made available to an employee by an
employer in excess of the minimum amount required in section 181.9446 for absences from
work due to personal illness or injury, but not including short-term or long-term disability
or other salary continuation benefits, must meet or exceed the minimum standards and
requirements provided in sections 181.9445 to 181.9448, except for section 181.9446. For
paid leave accrued prior to January 1, 2024, for absences from work due to personal illness
or injury, an employer may require an employee who uses such leave to follow the written
notice and documentation requirements in the employer's applicable policy or applicable
collective bargaining agreement as of December 31, 2023, in lieu of the requirements of
section 181.9447, subdivisions 2 and 3, provided that an employer does not require an
employee to use leave accrued on or after January 1, 2024, before using leave accrued prior
to that date.

(b) Nothing in sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 shall be construed to limit the right of
parties to a collective bargaining agreement to bargain and agree with respect to earned sick
and safe time policies or to diminish the obligation of an employer to comply with any
contract, collective bargaining agreement, or any employment benefit program or plan that
meets or exceeds, and does not otherwise conflict with, the minimum standards and
requirements provided in this section.

(c) Nothing in sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 shall be construed to preempt, limit, or
otherwise affect the applicability of any other law, regulation, requirement, policy, or
standard that provides for a greater amount, accrual, or use by employees of paid sick and
safe time or that extends other protections to employees.

(d) Nothing in sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 shall be construed or applied so as to
create any power or duty in conflict with federal law.

(e) Employers who provide earned sick and safe time to their employees under a paid
time off policy or other paid leave policy that may be used for the same purposes and under
the same conditions as earned sick and safe time, and that meets or exceeds, and does not
otherwise conflict with, the minimum standards and requirements provided in sections
181.9445 to 181.9448 are not required to provide additional earned sick and safe time.

(f) The provisions of sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 may be waived by a collective
bargaining agreement with a bona fide building and construction trades labor organization
that has established itself as the collective bargaining representative for the affected building
and construction industry employees, provided that for such waiver to be valid, it shall
explicitly reference sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 and clearly and unambiguously waive
application of those sections to such employees.

(g) The requirements of section 181.9447, subdivision 3, may be waived for paid leave
made available to an employee by an employer for absences from work in excess of the
minimum amount required in section 181.9446 through a collective bargaining agreement
with a labor organization that has established itself as the collective bargaining representative
for the employees, provided that for such waiver to be valid, it shall explicitly reference
section 181.9447, subdivision 3, and clearly and unambiguously waive application of that
subdivision to such employees.

(h) An individual provider, as defined in section 256B.0711, subdivision 1, paragraph
(d), who provides services through a consumer support grant under section 256.476,
consumer-directed community supports under section 256B.4911, or community first services
and supports under section 256B.85, to a family member who is a participant, as defined
in section 256B.0711, subdivision 1, paragraph (e), may individually waive the provisions
of sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 for the remainder of the participant's service plan year,
provided that the funds are returned to the participant's budget. Once an individual provider
has waived the provisions of sections 181.9445 to 181.9448, they may not accrue earned
sick and safe time until the start of the participant's next service plan year.

(i) Sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 do not prohibit an employer from establishing a policy
whereby employees may donate unused accrued sick and safe time to another employee.

(j) Sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 do not prohibit an employer from advancing sick and
safe time to an employee before accrual by the employee. new text begin An employer is permitted to
advance earned sick and safe time to an employee based on the number of hours the employee
is anticipated to work for the remaining portion of an accrual year. If the advanced amount
is less than the amount the employee would have accrued based on the actual hours worked,
the employer must provide additional earned sick and safe time to make up the difference.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective January 1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 14.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.0981, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Internet continuing education.

(a) The design and delivery of an Internet
continuing education course must be approved by the International Distance Education
Certification Center (IDECC) or the International deleted text begin Association deleted text end new text begin Accreditors new text end for Continuing
Education and Training (IACET) before the course is submitted for the commissioner's
approval. The approval must accompany the course submitted.

(b) Paragraphs (a) and (d) do not apply to approval of an Internet continuing education
course for manufactured home installers. An Internet continuing education course for
manufactured home installers must be approved by the United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development or by the commissioner of labor and industry. The approval must
accompany the course completion certificate issued to each student by the course sponsor.

(c) Paragraph (a) does not apply to approval of an Internet continuing education course
for elevator constructors. An Internet continuing education course for elevator constructors
must be approved by the commissioner of labor and industry. The approval must accompany
the course completion certificate issued to each student by the course sponsor.

(d) An Internet continuing education course must:

(1) specify the minimum computer system requirements;

(2) provide encryption that ensures that all personal information, including the student's
name, address, and credit card number, cannot be read as it passes across the Internet;

(3) include technology to guarantee seat time;

(4) include a high level of interactivity;

(5) include graphics that reinforce the content;

(6) include the ability for the student to contact an instructor or course sponsor within
a reasonable amount of time;

(7) include the ability for the student to get technical support within a reasonable amount
of time;

(8) include a statement that the student's information will not be sold or distributed to
any third party without prior written consent of the student. Taking the course does not
constitute consent;

(9) be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, excluding minimal downtime for
updating and administration, except that this provision does not apply to live courses taught
by an actual instructor and delivered over the Internet;

(10) provide viewing access to the online course at all times to the commissioner,
excluding minimal downtime for updating and administration;

(11) include a process to authenticate the student's identity;

(12) inform the student and the commissioner how long after its purchase a course will
be accessible;

(13) inform the student that license education credit will not be awarded for taking the
course after it loses its status as an approved course;

(14) provide clear instructions on how to navigate through the course;

(15) provide automatic bookmarking at any point in the course;

(16) provide questions after each unit or chapter that must be answered before the student
can proceed to the next unit or chapter;

(17) include a reinforcement response when a quiz question is answered correctly;

(18) include a response when a quiz question is answered incorrectly;

(19) include a final examination in which the student must correctly answer 70 percent
of the questions;

(20) allow the student to go back and review any unit at any time, except during the final
examination;

(21) provide a course evaluation at the end of the course. At a minimum, the evaluation
must ask the student to report any difficulties caused by the online education delivery
method;

(22) provide a completion certificate when the course and exam have been completed
and the provider has verified the completion. Electronic certificates are sufficient and shall
include the name of the provider, date and location of the course, educational program
identification that was provided by the department, hours of instruction or continuing
education hours, and licensee's or attendee's name and license, certification, or registration
number or the last four digits of the licensee's or attendee's Social Security number; and

(23) allow the commissioner the ability to electronically review the class to determine
if credit can be approved.

(e) The final examination must be either an encrypted online examination or a paper
examination that is monitored by a proctor who certifies that the student took the examination.

Sec. 15.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.103, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 4a. new text end

new text begin Closed construction. new text end

new text begin "Closed construction" means any building manufactured
in such a manner that all portions cannot be readily inspected at the installation site without
disassembly, damage to, or destruction thereof.
new text end

Sec. 16.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.103, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 8a. new text end

new text begin Industrialized or modular building. new text end

new text begin "Industrialized or modular building"
means a building of closed construction, constructed so that concealed parts or processes
of manufacture cannot be inspected at the site, without disassembly, damage, or destruction,
and made or assembled in manufacturing facilities, off the building site, for installation, or
assembly and installation, on the building site. Industrialized or modular building includes,
but is not limited to, modular housing that is factory-built single-family and multifamily
housing, including closed-wall-panelized housing, and other modular, nonresidential
buildings. Industrialized or modular building does not include a structure subject to the
requirements of the National Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards Act
of 1974 or prefabricated buildings.
new text end

Sec. 17.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.103, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 8b. new text end

new text begin Manufactured home. new text end

new text begin "Manufactured home" has the meaning provided in
Code of Federal Regulations, title 24, section 3280.2.
new text end

Sec. 18.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.103, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 10a. new text end

new text begin Prefabricated building. new text end

new text begin "Prefabricated building" means any building or
building module intended for use as an R-3, one- or two-family dwelling, or a U-1 accessory
building, that is of closed construction and is constructed on or off the building site for
installation, or on the building site for assembly and installation. Prefabricated building
does not include relocatable contractors offices or storage buildings that are (1) 1,500 square
feet or less in floor area, (2) designed for temporary use by a contractor at a construction
site, (3) not to be used by the general public or as a sales office, and (4) to be removed prior
to or upon completion of the construction project.
new text end

Sec. 19.

new text begin [326B.154] INDUSTRIALIZED MODULAR OR PREFABRICATED
BUILDINGS PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION FEES.
new text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Plan review fees. new text end

new text begin (a) The fees under this section relate to plan review
and inspection of industrialized or modular buildings as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 326B.103, subdivision 8a, and prefabricated buildings as defined in Minnesota
Statutes, section 326B.103, subdivision 10a.
new text end

new text begin (b) Fees for the review of quality-control manuals, systems manuals, and related
documents submitted as required by section 326B.106 are $125 per hour.
new text end

new text begin (c) Fees for the review of building plans, specifications, installation instructions, and
related documents submitted as required by section 326B.106 include 65 percent of the fee
as set forth in the fee schedule in paragraph (d), but not less than $135.
new text end

new text begin (d) If the total cost of materials and labor for in-plant manufacture of the building is in
the noted range, the fee is as shown:
new text end

new text begin (1) $0 to $5,000, $135;
new text end

new text begin (2) $5,001 to $25,000, $135 for the first $5,000, plus $16.55 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;
new text end

new text begin (3) $25,001 to $50,000, $464.15 for the first $25,000, plus $12 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;
new text end

new text begin (4) $50,001 to $100,000, $764.15 for the first $50,000, plus $8.45 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000;
new text end

new text begin (5) $100,001 to $500,000, $1,186.65 for the first $100,000, plus $6.75 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000;
new text end

new text begin (6) $500,001 to $1,000,000, $3,886.65 for the first $500,000, plus $5.50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000; and
new text end

new text begin (7) $1,000,001 and over, $6,636.65 for the first $1,000,000, plus $4.50 for each additional
$1,000 or fraction thereof.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Inspections and audit fees. new text end

new text begin Fees for the inspection and audit of approved
quality-control manuals, systems manuals, building plans, specifications, and related
documents submitted as required by section 326B.106 are $125 per hour.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Other inspections and fees. new text end

new text begin (a) Fees for the following are as stated:
new text end

new text begin (1) inspections outside of regular business hours, $188 per hour, minimum charge two
hours;
new text end

new text begin (2) reinspection fees during regular business hours, $125 per hour;
new text end

new text begin (3) inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, minimum charge one hour,
$125 per hour; and
new text end

new text begin (4) additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans,
quality-control manuals, and systems manuals, minimum charge one hour, $125 per hour.
new text end

new text begin (b) For the purposes of this section, "regular business hours" means Monday to Friday,
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Surcharge. new text end

new text begin Surcharge fees are required for permits issued on all buildings
including public buildings and state-licensed facilities as required by section 326B.148.
new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Fee distribution between state and municipalities. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner
shall provide plan review and inspections services for all work occurring in the manufacturing
facility; plan review of the composite modular construction; and plan review of the structural
foundation, interconnection of the modules, attachments of modular systems to the building
foundation, and integration of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems.
new text end

new text begin (b) For projects not defined as public buildings or state licensed facilities, the municipal
building official shall provide plan review for all nonmodular on-site construction and shall
provide inspections for the entire composite building. The municipality may charge a full
plan review fee in accordance with the municipality's fee schedule for construction performed
on site. The municipality shall issue construction permits and charge permit fees for all
work occurring on site. The municipality shall issue a construction permit and charge permit
fees for the valuation of work associated with building module placement, attachment, and
associated utility connections to each module and overall building systems.
new text end

new text begin (c) For projects defined as public buildings or state-licensed facilities, the commissioner
shall provide plan review for all modular and nonmodular construction and shall provide
inspections for the entire composite building. Municipalities with state delegation agreements
must distribute work according to this paragraph.
new text end

Sec. 20.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.184, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Department permit and inspection fees.

(a) The department permit and
inspection fees to construct, install, alter, repair, or remove an elevator are as follows:

(1) the permit fee is $100;

(2) the inspection fee is 0.015 of the total cost of the permitted work for labor and
materials, including related electrical and mechanical equipment. The inspection fee covers
two inspections. The inspection fee for additional inspections is $80 per hour;

new text begin (3) the fee for each separate remote virtual inspection of a stairway chairlift installation
or other authorized devices at a private residence is $10;
new text end

deleted text begin (3) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end when inspections scheduled by the permit submitter are not able to be completed
because the work is not complete, a fee equal to two hours at the hourly rate of $80 must
be paid by the permit submitter; and

deleted text begin (4) deleted text end new text begin (5) new text end when the owner or permit holder requests inspections be performed outside of
normal work hours or on weekends or holidays, an hourly rate of $120 in addition to the
inspection fee must be paid.

(b) The department fees for inspection of existing elevators when requested by the
elevator owner or as a result of an accident resulting in personal injury are at an hourly rate
of $80 during normal work hours or $120 outside of normal work hours or on weekends or
holidays, with a one-hour minimum.

Sec. 21.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.184, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Operating permits and fees; periodic inspections.

(a) No person may operate
an elevator without first obtaining an annual operating permit from the department or a
municipality authorized by subdivision 4 to issue annual operating permits. A deleted text begin $100 deleted text end new text begin $145 new text end
annual operating permit fee must be paid to the department for each annual operating permit
issued by the department, except that the original annual operating permit must be included
in the permit fee for the initial installation of the elevator. Annual operating permits must
be issued at 12-month intervals from the date of the initial annual operating permit. For
each subsequent year, an owner must be granted an annual operating permit for the elevator
upon the owner's or owner's agent's submission of a form prescribed by the commissioner
and payment of the deleted text begin $100 deleted text end new text begin $145 new text end fee. Each form must include the location of the elevator, the
results of any periodic test required by the code, and any other criteria established by rule.
An annual operating permit may be revoked by the commissioner upon an audit of the
periodic testing results submitted with the application or a failure to comply with elevator
code requirements, inspections, or any other law related to elevators. Except for an initial
operating permit fee, elevators in residential dwellings, hand-powered manlifts and electric
endless belt manlifts, and vertical reciprocating conveyors are not subject to a subsequent
operating permit fee.

(b) All elevators are subject to periodic inspections by the department or a municipality
authorized by subdivision 4 to perform periodic inspections, except that hand-powered
manlifts and electric endless belt manlifts are exempt from periodic inspections. Periodic
inspections by the department shall be performed at the following intervals:

(1) a special purpose personnel elevator is subject to inspection not more than once every
five years;

(2) an elevator located within a house of worship that does not have attached school
facilities is subject to inspection not more than once every three years; and

(3) all other elevators are subject to inspection not more than once each year.

Sec. 22.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.31, subdivision 29, is amended to read:

Subd. 29.

Technology circuits or systems.

"Technology circuits or systems" means
class 2 deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin , new text end class 3 new text begin , or class 4 new text end circuits or systems for, but not limited to, remote control,
signaling, control, alarm, and audio signal, including associated components as covered by
the National Electrical Code, deleted text begin articles 640, 645, 650, 725, 760, 770, and 780, deleted text end and which are
isolated from circuits or systems other than class 2 deleted text begin or deleted text end new text begin , new text end class 3 new text begin , or class 4 new text end by a demarcation
and are not process control circuits or systems; antenna and communication circuits or
systems as covered by deleted text begin chapter 8 of deleted text end the National Electrical Code; and circuitry and equipment
deleted text begin for indoor lighting and outdoor landscape lighting systems that are supplied by the secondary
circuit of an isolating power supply operating at 30 volts or less as deleted text end new text begin for low-voltage lighting,
limited to a class 2 or class 3 power supply new text end covered by the new text begin Low-Voltage Lighting article in
the new text end National Electrical Code deleted text begin , article 411 deleted text end . The planning, laying out, installing, altering, and
repairing of technology circuits or systems must be performed in accordance with the
applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code pursuant to section 326B.35.

Sec. 23.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.33, subdivision 21, is amended to read:

Subd. 21.

Exemptions from licensing.

(a) An individual who is a maintenance electrician
is not required to hold or obtain a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399 if:

(1) the individual is engaged in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment,
apparatus, and facilities that are owned or leased by the individual's employer and that are
located within the limits of property operated, maintained, and either owned or leased by
the individual's employer;

(2) the individual is supervised by:

(i) the responsible master electrician for a contractor who has contracted with the
individual's employer to provide services for which a contractor's license is required; or

(ii) a licensed master electrician, a licensed maintenance electrician, an electrical engineer,
or, if the maintenance and repair work is limited to technology circuits or systems work, a
licensed power limited technician; and

(3) the individual's employer has on file with the commissioner a current certificate of
responsible person, signed by the responsible master electrician of the contractor, the licensed
master electrician, the licensed maintenance electrician, the electrical engineer, or the
licensed power limited technician, and stating that the person signing the certificate is
responsible for ensuring that the maintenance and repair work performed by the employer's
employees complies with the Minnesota Electrical Act and the rules adopted under that act.
The employer must pay a filing fee to file a certificate of responsible person with the
commissioner. The certificate shall expire two years from the date of filing. In order to
maintain a current certificate of responsible person, the employer must resubmit a certificate
of responsible person, with a filing fee, no later than two years from the date of the previous
submittal.

(b) Employees of a licensed electrical or technology systems contractor or other employer
where provided with supervision by a master electrician in accordance with subdivision 1,
or power limited technician in accordance with subdivision 7, paragraph (a), clause (1), are
not required to hold a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399 for the planning, laying
out, installing, altering, and repairing of technology circuits or systems except planning,
laying out, or installing:

(1) in other than residential dwellings, class 2 or class 3 remote control circuits that
control circuits or systems other than class 2 or class 3, except circuits that interconnect
these systems through communication, alarm, and security systems are exempted from this
paragraph;

(2) class 2 or class 3 circuits in electrical cabinets, enclosures, or devices containing
physically unprotected circuits other than class 2 or class 3; deleted text begin or
deleted text end

new text begin (3) class 4 circuits or systems; or
new text end

deleted text begin (3) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end technology circuits or systems in hazardous classified locations as covered by
the National Electrical Code.

(c) Companies and their employees that plan, lay out, install, alter, or repair class 2 and
class 3 remote control wiring associated with plug or cord and plug connected appliances
other than security or fire alarm systems installed in a residential dwelling are not required
to hold a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399.

(d) Heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractors and their
employees are not required to hold or obtain a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399
when performing heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration work as described
in section 326B.38.

(e) Employees of any electrical, communications, or railway utility, cable communications
company as defined in section 238.02, or a telephone company as defined under section
237.01 or its employees, or of any independent contractor performing work on behalf of
any such utility, cable communications company, or telephone company, shall not be required
to hold a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399:

(1) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are owned
or leased, and operated and maintained by such utility, cable communications company, or
telephone company in the exercise of its utility, antenna, or telephone function, and which:

(i) are used exclusively for the generation, transformation, distribution, transmission, or
metering of electric current, or the operation of railway signals, or the transmission of
intelligence and do not have as a principal function the consumption or use of electric current
or provided service by or for the benefit of any person other than such utility, cable
communications company, or telephone company; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

(ii) are generally accessible only to employees of such utility, cable communications
company, or telephone company or persons acting under its control or direction; and

(iii) are not on the load side of the service point or point of entrance for communication
systems;

(2) while performing work on installations, materials, or equipment which are a part of
the street lighting operations of such utility; or

(3) while installing or performing work on outdoor area lights which are directly
connected to a utility's distribution system and located upon the utility's distribution poles,
and which are generally accessible only to employees of such utility or persons acting under
its control or direction.

(f) An individual who physically performs electrical work on a residential dwelling that
is located on a property the individual owns and actually occupies as a residence or owns
and will occupy as a residence upon completion of its construction is not required to hold
or obtain a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399 if the residential dwelling has a
separate electrical utility service not shared with any other residential dwelling.

(g) Companies and their employees licensed under section 326B.164 shall not be required
to hold or obtain a license under sections 326B.31 to 326B.399 while performing elevator
work.

Sec. 24.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Schedule.

State electrical inspection fees shall be calculated in accordance
with subdivisions deleted text begin 2 deleted text end new text begin 1 new text end to deleted text begin 14 deleted text end new text begin 18. The permit fee is $25 new text end .

Sec. 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Fee for each separate inspection.

new text begin (a) new text end The minimum fee for each separate
new text begin on-site new text end inspection of an installation, replacement, alteration, or repair is deleted text begin $35 deleted text end new text begin $55 new text end . Except as
otherwise provided in this section, the maximum number of separate inspections allowed
without payment of an additional fee is the whole number resulting from dividing by deleted text begin 35 deleted text end new text begin 55 new text end
the total fee calculated in accordance with this section. Where additional separate inspections
are necessary, additional fees are required to result in a value equal to the total number of
separate inspections multiplied by deleted text begin 35 deleted text end new text begin 55 new text end . The fee for any inspections needed after a "final
inspection" is performed shall be calculated without consideration of any fee paid before
the final inspection.

new text begin (b) The fee for the first remote virtual inspection under a permit is $10. The fee for each
subsequent remote virtual inspection under a permit is $35.
new text end

Sec. 26.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

Subd. 4.

Fee for circuit, feeder, feeder tap, or set of transformer secondary
conductors.

The inspection fee for the installation, addition, alteration, or repair of each
circuit, feeder, feeder tap, or set of transformer secondary conductors, including the
equipment served, is:

(1) 0 ampere to and including 200 ampere capacity, deleted text begin $6 deleted text end new text begin $12 new text end ; and

(2) ampere capacity above 200, $15.

Where existing feeders and circuits are reconnected to overcurrent devices installed as
part of the replacement of an existing disconnect, switchboard, motor control center, or
panelboard, the inspection fee for each circuit or feeder is $2.

Sec. 27.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

Subd. 5.

Inspection fee for dwelling.

(a) The inspection fee for a one-family dwelling
and each dwelling unit of a two-family dwelling is the following:

(1) the fee for each service or other source of power as provided in subdivision 3;

(2) deleted text begin $100 deleted text end new text begin $165 new text end for up to 30 feeders and circuits; and

(3) for each additional feeder or circuit, the fee as provided in subdivision 4.

This fee applies to each separate installation for new dwellings and where 15 or more feeders
or circuits are installed or extended in connection with any addition, alteration, or repair to
existing dwellings. Where existing feeders and circuits are reconnected to overcurrent
devices installed as part of the replacement of an existing panelboard, the fee for each
reconnected feeder or circuit is $2. The maximum number of separate inspections shall be
determined in accordance with subdivision 2. The fee for additional inspections or other
installations is that specified in subdivisions 2, 4, 6, and 8. The installer may submit fees
for additional inspections when filing the request for electrical inspection. The fee for each
detached accessory structure directly associated with a dwelling unit shall be calculated in
accordance with subdivisions 3 and 4. When included on the same request for electrical
inspection form, inspection fees for detached accessory structures directly associated with
the dwelling unit may be combined with the dwelling unit fees to determine the maximum
number of separate inspections in accordance with subdivision 2.

(b) The inspection fee for each dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling with three or
more dwelling units is deleted text begin $70 deleted text end new text begin $110 new text end for a combination of up to 20 feeders and circuits and deleted text begin $6 deleted text end new text begin
$12 new text end for each additional feeder or circuit. This fee applies to each separate installation for
each new dwelling unit and where ten or more feeders or circuits are installed or extended
in connection with any addition, alteration, or repair to existing dwelling units. Where
existing feeders or circuits are reconnected to overcurrent devices installed as part of the
replacement of an existing panelboard, the fee for each reconnected feeder or circuit is $2.
The maximum number of separate inspections for each dwelling unit shall be determined
in accordance with subdivision 2. The fee for additional inspections or for inspection of
other installations is that specified in subdivisions 2, 4, 6, and 8. These fees include only
inspection of the wiring within individual dwelling units and the final feeder to that unit
where the multifamily dwelling is provided with common service equipment and each
dwelling unit is supplied by a separate feeder or feeders extended from common service or
distribution equipment. The fee for multifamily dwelling services or other power source
supplies and all other circuits is that specified in subdivisions 2 to 4.

(c) A separate request for electrical inspection form must be filed for each dwelling unit
that is supplied with an individual set of service entrance conductors. These fees are the
one-family dwelling rate specified in paragraph (a).

Sec. 28.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Additions to fees of subdivisions 3 to 5.

(a) The fee for the electrical supply
for each manufactured home park lot is $35. This fee includes the service or feeder conductors
up to and including the service equipment or disconnecting means. The fee for feeders and
circuits that extend from the service or disconnecting means is that specified in subdivision
4.

(b) The fee for each recreational vehicle site electrical supply equipment is deleted text begin $6 deleted text end new text begin $12 new text end for
each circuit originating within the equipment. The fee for recreational vehicle park services,
feeders, and circuits is that specified in subdivisions 3 and 4.

(c) The fee for each street, parking lot, or outdoor area lighting standard and each traffic
signal standard is $5. Circuits originating within the standard or traffic signal controller
shall not be used when calculating the fee for each standard.

(d) The fee for transformers for light, heat, and power is $15 for transformers rated up
to ten kilovolt-amperes and $30 for transformers rated in excess of ten kilovolt-amperes.
The previous sentence does not apply to Class 1 transformers or power supplies for Class
1 power-limited circuits or to Class 2 or Class 3 transformers or power supplies.

(e) The fee for transformers and electronic power supplies for electric signs and outline
lighting is $5 per unit.

(f) The fee for technology circuits or systems, and circuits of less than 50 volts, is 75
cents for each system device or apparatus.

(g) The fee for each separate inspection of the bonding for a swimming pool, spa,
fountain, an equipotential plane for an agricultural confinement area, or similar installation
is $35. Bonding conductors and connections require an inspection before being concealed.

(h) The fee for all wiring installed on center pivot irrigation booms is $35 plus $5 for
each electrical drive unit.

(i) The fee for retrofit modifications to existing lighting fixtures is 25 cents per luminaire.

(j) When a separate inspection of a concrete-encased grounding electrode is performed,
the fee is deleted text begin $35 deleted text end new text begin $55 new text end .

(k) The fees required by subdivisions 3 and 4 are doubled for installations over 600
volts.

new text begin (l) The fee for a class 4 circuit or system transmitter, receiver, or utilization equipment
is $0.50 for each system device or apparatus.
new text end

Sec. 29.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

Subd. 8.

Reinspection fee.

Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions 2 and 5,
when reinspection is necessary to determine whether unsafe conditions identified during a
final inspection have been corrected and the conditions are not the subject of an appeal
pending before the commissioner or any court, deleted text begin a deleted text end reinspection deleted text begin fee of $35 deleted text end new text begin fees shall be assessed
as follows: (1) $55 for an on-site reinspection; and (2) $35 for a remote virtual reinspection.
Reinspection fees new text end shall be assessed in writing by the inspector.

Sec. 30.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Supplemental fee.

When inspections scheduled by the installer are preempted,
obstructed, prevented, or otherwise not able to be completed as scheduled due to
circumstances beyond the control of the inspector, a supplemental inspection fee of deleted text begin $35 deleted text end new text begin
$55 new text end shall be assessed in writing by the inspector.

Sec. 31.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.37, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 18. new text end

new text begin Energy storage and battery systems. new text end

new text begin (a) The inspection fee for the installation
of an energy storage or battery system is:
new text end

new text begin (1) for zero watts to and including 5,000 watts, $60;
new text end

new text begin (2) for 5,001 watts to and including 10,000 watts, $100;
new text end

new text begin (3) for 10,001 watts to and including 20,000 watts, $150;
new text end

new text begin (4) for 20,001 watts to and including 30,000 watts, $200;
new text end

new text begin (5) for 30,001 watts to and including 40,000 watts, $250;
new text end

new text begin (6) for 40,001 watts to and including 1,000,000 watts, $250, plus $8 for each additional
10,000 watts over 40,000 watts;
new text end

new text begin (7) for 1,000,000 watts to 5,000,000 watts, $1,518, plus $5 for each additional 10,000
watts over 1,000,000 watts; or
new text end

new text begin (8) for 5,000,000 watts and larger, $3,518, plus $2 for each additional 10,000 watts over
5,000,000 watts.
new text end

new text begin (b) For the purpose of paragraph (a), the watt rating is the total of the estimated energy
output, AC or DC, of the energy storage or battery system.
new text end

Sec. 32.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.43, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Agreement with Department of Health. new text end

new text begin By January 1, 2026, the commissioner
must delegate plan and specification review and inspections authority to the commissioner
of health for work performed by a well contractor or a limited well/boring contractor who
is licensed and bonded under section 103I.525 or 103I.531 and who is performing the scope
of work outlined in section 326B.46, subdivision 6, for the exclusive purposes of
administering the Minnesota State Plumbing Code pertaining specifically to work associated
with section 326B.46, subdivision 6. Any delegation entered into under this subdivision
must require the commissioner of health to:
new text end

new text begin (1) review plumbing plans and specifications, provide correction notices to applicants
when construction documents do not comply with the Minnesota State Plumbing Code, and
approve compliant submittals;
new text end

new text begin (2) forward a plan approval letter to the commissioner when additional plumbing work
is needed beyond the scope of the commissioner of health's review;
new text end

new text begin (3) issue plan approvals and perform the required field inspections for plumbing work
in accordance with Minnesota Rules, part 1300.0215;
new text end

new text begin (4) enforce the Minnesota Plumbing Code in its entirety with regards to the specified
work;
new text end

new text begin (5) ensure that there is no physical connection between water supply systems that are
safe for domestic use and those that are unsafe for domestic use;
new text end

new text begin (6) ensure that there is no apparatus through which unsafe water may be discharged or
drawn into a safe water supply system;
new text end

new text begin (7) ensure that the individuals who will conduct the inspections and the plumbing plan
and specification reviews do not have any conflicts of interest in conducting the inspections
and the plan and specification reviews;
new text end

new text begin (8) ensure that individuals who will conduct the plumbing plan and specification reviews
for the Department of Health are:
new text end

new text begin (i) licensed master plumbers;
new text end

new text begin (ii) licensed professional engineers; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) individuals who are working under the supervision of a licensed master plumber or
licensed professional engineer and who are licensed master or journeyworker plumbers or
hold a postsecondary degree in engineering;
new text end

new text begin (9) ensure that individuals who will conduct the plumbing plan and specification reviews
for the Department of Health have passed a competency assessment required by the
commissioner to assess the individual's competency at reviewing plumbing plans and
specifications;
new text end

new text begin (10) ensure that individuals who will conduct the plumbing inspections for the Department
of Health are licensed master or journeyworker plumbers or inspectors meeting the
competency requirements established in Minnesota Rules, part 1301.1400;
new text end

new text begin (11) ensure that persons, as defined in section 103I.005, subdivision 16, who are
performing the work are licensed well contractors or limited licensed well contractors;
new text end

new text begin (12) include in the licensing examination for well drillers and limited well drillers
Minnesota Plumbing Code criteria pertaining to work associated with section 326B.46,
subdivision 6;
new text end

new text begin (13) require continuing education criteria for licensing well drillers and limited well
drillers that includes Minnesota Plumbing Code criteria pertaining to work associated with
section 326B.46, subdivision 6;
new text end

new text begin (14) maintain official records of all documents received, including plans, specifications,
surveys, and plot plans, and of all plan reviews, permits and certificates issued, reports of
inspections, and notices issued in connection with plumbing inspections and the review of
plumbing plans and specifications for four years;
new text end

new text begin (15) include as a necessary term of any such delegation an agreement that if at any time
during the delegation the commissioner determines that the Department of Health is not
properly administering and enforcing the Minnesota State Plumbing Code or is otherwise
not complying with the agreement:
new text end

new text begin (i) the commissioner may, effective 28 days after the Department of Health's receipt of
written notice, terminate the delegation;
new text end

new text begin (ii) the Department of Health may challenge the termination in a contested case before
the commissioner pursuant to chapter 14, the Administrative Procedure Act; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) while any challenge is pending under item (ii), the commissioner must perform plan
and specification reviews covered by the challenged delegation agreement under Minnesota
Rules, part 1300.0215, subpart 6;
new text end

new text begin (16) include as a necessary term of any such delegation an agreement that the Department
of Health may terminate the delegation with or without cause upon 90 days' written notice
to the commissioner; and
new text end

new text begin (17) include as a necessary term of any such delegation an agreement that the Department
of Health must forward to the state for review all plumbing plans and specifications for the
following types of projects that may otherwise have been subject to the delegation:
new text end

new text begin (i) state-licensed facilities, as defined in section 326B.103, subdivision 13;
new text end

new text begin (ii) public buildings, as defined in section 326B.103, subdivision 11; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) projects of a special nature for which department review is requested by either the
Department of Health or the state.
new text end

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end

Sec. 33.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.49, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

Subd. 2.

Fees for plan reviews and audits.

Plumbing system plans and specifications
that are submitted to the commissioner for review shall be accompanied by the appropriate
plan examination fees. If the commissioner determines, upon review of the plans, that
inadequate fees were paid, the necessary additional fees shall be paid prior to plan approval.
The commissioner shall charge the following fees for plan reviews and audits of plumbing
installations for public, commercial, and industrial buildings new text begin based upon the construction
valuation of the plumbing work and in accordance with the table in clause (1), or based
upon clause (2) or (3), as applicable new text end :

deleted text begin (1) systems with both water distribution and drain, waste, and vent systems and having:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) 25 or fewer drainage fixture units, $150;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) 26 to 50 drainage fixture units, $250;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (iii) 51 to 150 drainage fixture units, $350;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (iv) 151 to 249 drainage fixture units, $500;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (v) 250 or more drainage fixture units, $3 per drainage fixture unit to a maximum of
$4,000; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (vi) interceptors, separators, or catch basins, $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch
basin design;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) building sewer service only, $150;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) building water service only, $150;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) building water distribution system only, no drainage system, $5 per supply fixture
unit or $150, whichever is greater;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) storm drainage system, a minimum fee of $150 or:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) $50 per drain opening, up to a maximum of $500; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) $70 per interceptor, separator, or catch basin design;
deleted text end

new text begin (1) the total valuation and fee schedule is:
new text end

new text begin (i) $0 to $1,500, $135;
new text end

new text begin (ii) $1,501 to $2,500, $135 for the first $1,500, plus $28 for each additional $500 or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,500;
new text end

new text begin (iii) $2,501 to $5,000, $191 for the first $2,500, plus $25 for each additional $500 or
fraction thereof, to and including $5,000;
new text end

new text begin (iv) $5,001 to $25,000, $316 for the first $5,000, plus $33 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;
new text end

new text begin (v) $25,001 to $50,000, $976 for the first $25,000, plus $31 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;
new text end

new text begin (vi) $50,001 to $500,000, $1,751 for the first $50,000, plus $23 for each additional
$10,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000;
new text end

new text begin (vii) $500,001 to $3,000,000, $2,786 for the first $500,000, plus $41 for each additional
$100,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $3,000,000; and
new text end

new text begin (viii) $3,000,001 and over, $3,811 for the first $3,000,000, plus $33 for each additional
$100,000 or fraction thereof;
new text end

new text begin (2) manufactured home park or campground:
new text end

deleted text begin (6) manufactured home park or campground, deleted text end new text begin (i) new text end one to 25 sites, $300;

deleted text begin (7) manufactured home park or campground, deleted text end new text begin (ii) new text end 26 to 50 sites, $350;

deleted text begin (8) manufactured home park or campground, deleted text end new text begin (iii) new text end 51 to 125 sites, $400;

deleted text begin (9) manufactured home park or campground, deleted text end new text begin (iv) new text end more than 125 sites, $500; and

new text begin (v) other work shall be assessed per clause (1); and
new text end

deleted text begin (10) revision deleted text end new text begin (3) revisions new text end to previously reviewed or incomplete plans:

(i) review of plans for which the commissioner has issued two or more requests for
additional information, per review, deleted text begin $100 or ten percent of the original fee, whichever is
greater deleted text end new text begin $125 per hour with a minimum of one hour new text end ;

(ii) proposer-requested revision with no increase in project scope, deleted text begin $50 or ten percent of
original fee, whichever is greater deleted text end new text begin $125 per hour with a minimum of one hour new text end ; and

(iii) proposer-requested revision with an increase in project scope, deleted text begin $50 plus the difference
between the original project fee and the revised project fee deleted text end new text begin the fee shall be based upon the
absolute value of the change in work scope as if the change in scope is a new project new text end .

Sec. 34.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.49, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Subd. 3.

Permits; fees.

(a) Before commencement of a plumbing installation to be
inspected by the commissioner, the plumbing contractor or registered plumbing employer
performing the plumbing work must submit to the commissioner an application for a permit
and the permit and inspection fees deleted text begin in paragraphs (b) to (f). deleted text end new text begin based upon the construction
valuation of the plumbing work in accordance with clause (1), or based upon clause (2) or
(3), as applicable:
new text end

deleted text begin (b) The permit fee is $100.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) The residential inspection fee is $50 for each inspection trip.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (d) The public, commercial, and industrial inspection fees are as follows:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (1) for systems with water distribution, drain, waste, and vent system connection:
deleted text end

deleted text begin (i) $25 for each fixture, permanently connected appliance, floor drain, or other
appurtenance;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (ii) $25 for each water conditioning, water treatment, or water filtration system; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (iii) $25 for each interceptor, separator, catch basin, or manhole;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (2) roof drains, $25 for each drain;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (3) building sewer service only, $100;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (4) building water service only, $100;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5) building water distribution system only, no drainage system, $5 for each fixture
supplied;
deleted text end

deleted text begin (6) storm drainage system, a minimum fee of $25 for each drain opening, interceptor,
separator, or catch basin;
deleted text end

new text begin (1) the total valuation and fee schedule for plumbing permits is:
new text end

new text begin (i) $0 to $1,500, $135;
new text end

new text begin (ii) $1,501 to $2,500, $135 for the first $1,500, plus $43 for each additional $500 or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,500;
new text end

new text begin (iii) $2,501 to $5,000, $221 for the first $2,500, plus $28 for each additional $500 or
fraction thereof, to and including $5,000;
new text end

new text begin (iv) $5,001 to $25,000, $361 for the first $5,000, plus $53 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;
new text end

new text begin (v) $25,001 to $50,000, $1,421 for the first $25,000, plus $51 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;
new text end

new text begin (vi) $50,001 to $500,000, $2,696 for the first $50,000, plus $47 for each additional
$10,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000;
new text end

new text begin (vii) $500,001 to $3,000,000, $4,811 for the first $500,000, plus $61 for each additional
$50,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $3,000,000; or
new text end

new text begin (viii) $3,000,001 and over, $7,861 for the first $3,000,000, plus $51 for each additional
$100,000 or fraction thereof;
new text end

deleted text begin (7) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end manufactured home park or campground, $25 for each site new text begin , minimum charge
$135 new text end ; new text begin and
new text end

deleted text begin (8) reinspection fee to verify corrections, regardless of the total fee submitted, $100 for
each reinspection; and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (9) each $100 in fees paid covers one inspection trip.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (e) In addition to the fees in paragraph (d), the fee submitter must pay an hourly rate of
$80 during regular business hours, or $120 when inspections are requested to be performed
outside of normal work hours or on weekends and holidays, with a two-hour minimum
where the fee submitter requests inspections of installations as systems are being installed.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (f) The fee submitter must pay a fee equal to two hours at the hourly rate of $80 when
inspections scheduled by the submitter are not able to be completed because the work is
not complete.
deleted text end

new text begin (3) other inspections and fees:
new text end

new text begin (i) inspections outside of regular business hours, defined as Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., $188 per hour, minimum charge two hours;
new text end

new text begin (ii) reinspection fees, $125 per hour, minimum charge $135;
new text end

new text begin (iii) inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, $125 per hour, minimum
one-half hour, minimum charge $135;
new text end

new text begin (iv) changes or revisions to approved plans with no increase in work scope, $125 per
hour, minimum charge one hour; and
new text end

new text begin (v) changes to approved plans with a change in work scope, fees shall be assessed for
change in valuation based upon the absolute value of the change work scope in accordance
with the fee schedule as if the change in scope were a new project.
new text end

new text begin (b) If the actual cost to the jurisdiction under paragraph (a), clause (3), is greater than
indicated by the schedule, the greater rate shall be paid. Hourly cost includes supervision,
overhead, equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved.
new text end

Sec. 35.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 326B.986, subdivision 9, is amended to read:

Subd. 9.

Boiler and pressure vessel registration fee.

The annual registration fee for
boilers and pressure vessels in use and required to be inspected per section 326B.958 shall
be deleted text begin $10 deleted text end new text begin $25 new text end per boiler and pressure vessel.

Sec. 36.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.31, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Subd. 6.

Manufactured home.

"Manufactured home" deleted text begin means a structure, transportable
in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width
or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and
which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without
a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing,
heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; except that the term
includes any structure which meets all the requirements and with respect to which the
manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the secretary and complies with
the standards established under this chapter deleted text end new text begin has the meaning provided in Code of Federal
Regulations, title 24, section 3280.2 new text end .

Sec. 37.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.32, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

Subd. 1a.

Requirement; used manufactured homes.

new text begin (a) new text end No person shall sell deleted text begin or offer
for sale deleted text end in this state any used manufactured home manufactured after June 14, 1976, or
install for occupancy any used manufactured home manufactured after June 14, 1976, unless
the used manufactured home complies with the Notice of Compliance Form as provided in
this subdivision. If manufactured after June 14, 1976, the home must bear a label or data
plate as required by the secretary. The Notice of Compliance Form shall be signed by the
seller and purchaser indicating which party is responsible for either making or paying for
any necessary corrections prior to the sale and transferring ownership of the manufactured
home.

new text begin (b) No licensee, as defined in section 327B.01, subdivision 11a, shall sell in this state a
used manufactured home manufactured after June 14, 1976, or install for occupancy a used
manufactured home manufactured after June 14, 1976, unless they have:
new text end

new text begin (1) completed and submitted to the commissioner the Notice of Compliance Form for
a used manufactured home as provided in this subdivision; and
new text end

new text begin (2) paid the Notice of Compliance Form for a used manufactured home filing fee.
new text end

new text begin (c) No person shall lease or sublease any used manufactured home located in a
manufactured home park, as defined in section 327.14, subdivision 3, unless the used
manufactured home complies with the Notice of Compliance Form as prescribed in this
subdivision. It is the responsibility of the owner of the used manufactured home to cover
the cost of necessary compliance work or complete necessary compliance work prior to
occupancy. The owner of the used manufactured home shall complete a new Notice of
Compliance Form every three years or prior to the owner of a used manufactured home
signing a new lease agreement for occupancy of a used manufactured home. A copy of the
fully executed Notice of Compliance Form shall be provided to the renter as part of the
lease agreement prior to occupancy of the home.
new text end

The Notice of Compliance Form shall be substantially in the following form new text begin , except that
the commissioner, in consultation with industry stakeholders, shall make available a version
of the following form with only necessary modifications so that it may be used for the
purposes of this paragraph new text end :

"Notice of Compliance Form as required in Minnesota Statutes, section 327.32,
subdivision 1

This notice must be completed and signed by the purchaser(s) and the seller(s) of the used
manufactured home described in the purchase agreement and on the bottom of this notice
before the parties transfer ownership of a used manufactured home constructed after June
14, 1976.

Electric ranges and clothes dryers must have required four-conductor cords and plugs. For
the purpose of complying with the requirements of section 327B.06, a licensed retailer or
limited retailer shall retain at least one copy of the form required under this subdivision.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

Solid fuel-burning fireplaces or stoves must be listed for use in manufactured homes, Code
of Federal Regulations, title 24, section 3280.709 (g), and installed correctly in accordance
with their listing or standards (i.e., chimney, doors, hearth, combustion, or intake, etc., Code
of Federal Regulations, title 24, section 3280.709 (g)).

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

Gas water heaters and furnaces must be listed for manufactured home use, Code of Federal
Regulations, title 24, section 3280.709 (a) and (d)(1) and (2), and installed correctly, in
accordance with their listing or standards.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

Smoke alarms are required to be installed and operational in accordance with Code of
Federal Regulations, title 24, section 3280.208.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

Carbon monoxide alarms or CO detectors that are approved and operational are required to
be installed within ten feet of each room lawfully used for sleeping purposes.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

Egress windows are required in every bedroom with at least one operable window with a
net clear opening of 20 inches wide and 24 inches high, five square feet in area, with the
bottom of windows opening no more than 36 inches above the floor. Locks, latches, operating
handles, tabs, or other operational devices shall not be located more than 54 inches above
the finished floor.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

The furnace compartment of the home is required to have interior finish with a flame spread
rating not exceeding 25, as specified in the 1976 United States Department of Housing and
Urban Development Code governing manufactured housing construction.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

The water heater enclosure in this home is required to have interior finish with a flame
spread rating not exceeding 25, as specified in the 1976 United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development Code governing manufactured housing construction.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

The home complies with the snowload and heat zone requirements for the state of Minnesota
as indicated by the data plate.

Complies ..........	Correction required ..........
Initialed by Responsible Party: Buyer ..........	Seller ..........

The parties to this agreement have initialed all required sections and agree by their signature
to complete any necessary corrections prior to the sale or transfer of ownership of the home
described below as listed in the purchase agreement. The state of Minnesota or a local
building official has the authority to inspect the home in the manner described in Minnesota
Statutes, section 327.33, prior to or after the sale to ensure compliance was properly executed
as provided under the Manufactured Home Building Code.

Signature of Purchaser(s) of Home
..............................date..............................	..............................date..............................
...................................................................	...................................................................
Print name as appears on purchase agreement	Print name as appears on purchase agreement
Signature of Seller(s) of Home
..............................date..............................	..............................date..............................
...................................................................	...................................................................
Print name and license number, if applicable	Print name and license number, if applicable
(Street address of home at time of sale)
.
(City/State/Zip) .
Name of manufacturer of home .
Model and year .
Serial number .		"

new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective July 1, 2025, except paragraph (b) is
effective for sales executed on or after January 1, 2026, and paragraph (c) is effective January
1, 2026.
new text end

Sec. 38.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.32, subdivision 1e, is amended to read:

Subd. 1e.

Reinstallation requirements for used manufactured homes.

(a) All used
manufactured homes reinstalled less than 24 months from the date of installation by the
first purchaser must be reinstalled in compliance with subdivision 1c. All used manufactured
homes reinstalled more than 24 months from the date of installation by the first purchaser
may be reinstalled without a frost-protected foundation if the home is reinstalled in
compliance with Minnesota Rules, chapter 1350, for above frost-line installations and the
notice requirement of subdivision 1f is complied with by the seller and the purchaser of the
used manufactured home.

(b) The installer or licensed residential building contractor shall affix an installation seal
issued by the department to the outside of the home as required by the Minnesota State
Building Code. The certificate of installation issued by the installer of record shall clearly
state that the home has been reinstalled with an above frost-line foundation. Fees for
inspection of a reinstallation and for issuance of reinstallation seals shall follow the
requirements of sections 326B.802 to 326B.885 new text begin and 327.33 new text end . Fees for review of plans,
specifications, and on-site inspections shall be those as specified in deleted text begin section deleted text end new text begin sections new text end 326B.153,
subdivision 1, paragraph (c) new text begin , and 326B.154, subdivisions 2 and 3 new text end . Whenever an installation
certificate for an above frost-line installation is issued to a used manufactured home being
listed for sale, the purchase agreement must disclose that the home is installed on a
nonfrost-protected foundation and recommend that the purchaser have the home inspected
to determine the effects of frost on the home.

(c) An installation seal may be issued to a residential building contractor licensed under
section 326B.805 for use in the installation of used manufactured homes only after the
qualifying person for the residential building contractor has completed a three-hour training
course relating to the installation of manufactured homes that has been approved by either
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or by the commissioner.
The course completion certificate shall be submitted to the commissioner. For the purposes
of this subdivision, "qualifying person" has the meaning given in section 326B.802,
subdivision 10.

Sec. 39.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.32, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

Subd. 7.

Enforcement.

All jurisdictions enforcing the State Building Code, in accordance
with sections 326B.101 to 326B.151, shall undertake or provide for the administration and
enforcement of the manufactured home installation rules promulgated by the commissioner.
Municipalities which have adopted the State Building Code may provide installation
inspection and plan review services in deleted text begin noncode deleted text end areas of the state new text begin without local building
code enforcement new text end .

Sec. 40.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.33, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Inspections.

The commissioner shall, through the department's inspectors
or through a designated recognized inspection service acting as authorized representative
of the commissioner perform deleted text begin sufficient deleted text end inspections of manufacturing premises and
manufactured homes to ensure compliance with sections 327.31 to 327.35. The commissioner
shall have the exclusive right to conduct inspections, except for the inspections conducted
or authorized by the secretary.

Sec. 41.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.33, subdivision 2a, is amended to read:

Subd. 2a.

Construction seal fees.

Replacement manufactured home or accessory structure
construction seal fees, including certificates, are deleted text begin $30 deleted text end new text begin $70 new text end per seal.

Sec. 42.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.33, subdivision 2b, is amended to read:

Subd. 2b.

Installation seal fees.

Manufactured home installation seal fees, including
anchoring and support and including certificates, are deleted text begin $80 deleted text end new text begin $325 new text end .

Sec. 43.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.33, subdivision 2c, is amended to read:

Subd. 2c.

Temporary installation certificate fees.

A temporary certificate fee is deleted text begin $2 deleted text end new text begin
$15 new text end per certificate.

Sec. 44.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.33, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 2f. new text end

new text begin Notice of Compliance Form for a used manufactured home filing fee. new text end

new text begin The
Notice of Compliance Form for a used manufactured home filing fee is $100 for each form
submitted to the commissioner either electronically or as a hard copy.
new text end

Sec. 45.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327.33, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Subd. 2g. new text end

new text begin Installation plan review and inspection fee. new text end

new text begin The plan review and inspection
fee for the commissioner's plan review and inspection of new or reinstalled manufactured
homes and manufactured home accessory structures in areas of the state without local
building code enforcement is $1,200.
new text end

Sec. 46.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327B.04, subdivision 7a, is amended to read:

Subd. 7a.

Fees.

(a) Fees for licenses issued pursuant to this section shall be deleted text begin calculated
pursuant to section 326B.092. deleted text end new text begin for two years and the following fees apply:
new text end

new text begin (1) manufacturer's license and dealer's license, $180;
new text end

new text begin (2) dealer's subagency license, $80; and
new text end

new text begin (3) limited dealer's license, $100.
new text end

(b) All initial limited dealer licenses shall be effective for more than one calendar year
and shall expire on December 31 of the year after the year in which the application is made.

(c) For the purposes of calculating fees under section 326B.092, any license issued under
this section is a business license, except that a subagency license is a master license. deleted text begin The
commissioner shall in a manner determined by the commissioner, without the need for any
rulemaking under chapter 14, phase in the renewal of limited dealer licenses from one year
to two years. By June 30, 2011, all renewed limited dealer licenses shall be two-year licenses.
deleted text end

Sec. 47.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327B.041, is amended to read:

327B.041 MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLERS.

(a) Manufactured home installers are subject to all of the fees in section 326B.092 and
the requirements of sections 326B.802 to 326B.885, except for the following:

(1) manufactured home installers are not subject to the continuing education requirements
of sections 326B.0981, 326B.099, and 326B.821, but are subject to the continuing education
requirements established in rules adopted under section 327B.10;

(2) the examination requirement of section 326B.83, subdivision 3, for manufactured
home installers shall be satisfied by successful completion of a written examination
administered and developed specifically for the examination of manufactured home installers.
The examination must be administered and developed by the commissioner. The
commissioner and the state building official shall seek advice on the grading, monitoring,
and updating of examinations from the deleted text begin Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association deleted text end new text begin
Manufactured and Modular Home Association of Minnesota new text end ;

(3) a local government unit may not place a surcharge on a license fee, and may not
charge a separate fee to installers;

(4) a dealer or distributor who does not install or repair manufactured homes is exempt
from licensure under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885;

(5) the exemption under section 326B.805, subdivision 6, clause (5), does not apply;
and

(6) manufactured home installers are not subject to the contractor recovery fund in
section 326B.89.

(b) The commissioner may waive all or part of the requirements for licensure as a
manufactured home installer for any individual who holds an unexpired license or certificate
issued by any other state or other United States jurisdiction if the licensing requirements of
that jurisdiction meet or exceed the corresponding licensing requirements of the department
and the individual complies with section 326B.092, subdivisions 1 and 3 to 7.

Sec. 48.

Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 327B.05, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

Subdivision 1.

Grounds.

In addition to the grounds in section 326B.082, subdivision
11, the commissioner may by order deny, suspend, limit, place conditions on, or revoke the
application or license of any applicant or licensee or any of its directors, officers, limited
or general partners, controlling shareholders, or affiliates for any of the following grounds:

deleted text begin (a) deleted text end new text begin (1) new text end has violated any of the provisions of sections 327B.01 to 327B.12 or any rule or
order issued by the commissioner or any prior law providing for the licensing of manufactured
home dealers or manufacturers;

deleted text begin (b) deleted text end new text begin (2) new text end has had a previous manufacturer or dealer license revoked in this or any other
state;

deleted text begin (c) deleted text end new text begin (3) new text end has engaged in acts or omissions which have been adjudicated or amount to a
violation of any of the provisions of section 325D.44, 325F.67 or 325F.69;

deleted text begin (d) deleted text end new text begin (4) new text end has sold or brokered the sale of a home containing a material violation of sections
327.31 to 327.35 deleted text begin about which deleted text end new text begin that new text end the dealer knew new text begin of new text end or deleted text begin which should have been obvious
to a reasonably prudent dealer deleted text end new text begin could have known of with the exercise of reasonable diligence new text end ;

deleted text begin (e) deleted text end new text begin (5) new text end has failed to make or provide all listings, notices and reports required by the
commissioner;

deleted text begin (f) deleted text end new text begin (6) new text end has failed to pay a civil penalty assessed under subdivision 5 within ten days after
the assessment becomes final;

deleted text begin (g) deleted text end new text begin (7) new text end has failed to pay to the commissioner or other responsible government agency
all taxes, fees and arrearages due;

deleted text begin (h) deleted text end new text begin (8) new text end has failed to duly apply for license renewal;

deleted text begin (i) deleted text end new text begin (9) new text end has violated any applicable manufactured home building or safety code;

deleted text begin (j) deleted text end new text begin (10) new text end has failed or refused to honor any express or implied warranty as provided in
section 327B.03;

deleted text begin (k) deleted text end new text begin (11) new text end has failed to continuously occupy a permanent, established place of business
licensed under section 327B.04;

deleted text begin (l) deleted text end new text begin (12) new text end has, without first notifying the commissioner, sold a new and unused
manufactured home other than the make of manufactured home described in a franchise or
contract filed with the application for license or license renewal;

deleted text begin (m) deleted text end new text begin (13) new text end has wrongfully failed to deliver a certificate of title to a person entitled to it;

deleted text begin (n) deleted text end new text begin (14) new text end is insolvent or bankrupt;

deleted text begin (o) deleted text end new text begin (15) new text end holds an impaired or canceled bond;

deleted text begin (p) deleted text end new text begin (16) new text end has failed to notify the commissioner of bankruptcy proceedings within ten days
after a petition in bankruptcy has been filed by or against the dealer or manufacturer;

deleted text begin (q) deleted text end new text begin (17) new text end has, within the previous ten years, been convicted of a crime that either related
directly to the business of the dealer or manufacturer or involved fraud, misrepresentation
or misuse of funds;

deleted text begin (r) deleted text end new text begin (18) new text end has suffered a judgment within the previous five years in a civil action involving
fraud, misrepresentation or misuse of funds; or

deleted text begin (s) deleted text end new text begin (19) new text end has failed to reasonably supervise any employee or agent of the dealer or
manufacturer, resulting in injury or harm to the public.

The commissioner may establish rules pursuant to section 327B.10 further specifying,
defining or establishing standards of conduct for manufactured home dealers and
manufacturers.

APPENDIX

Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 25-05711

116L.35 INVENTORY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.

(a) By January 15, 2020, and by January 15 of each even-numbered year thereafter, the commissioner of employment and economic development must submit a report to the chairs of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over economic development that provides an inventory of all economic development programs, including any workforce development programs, either provided by or overseen by any agency of the state of Minnesota.

(b) Programs related to economic development that must be included in the report include those that:

(1) receive federal funds or state funds;

(2) provide assistance to either businesses or individuals; or

(3) support internships, apprenticeships, career and technical education, or any form of employment training.

(c) For each economic development program, the report must include, at a minimum, the following information:

(1) details of program costs;

(2) the number of staff, both within the department and any outside organization;

(3) the number of program participants;

(4) the demographic information including, but not limited to, race, age, gender, and income of program participants;

(5) a list of any and all subgrantees receiving funds from the program, as well as the amount of funding received;

(6) information about other sources of funding including other public or private funding or in-kind donations;

(7) evidence that:

(i) the organization administering a program;

(ii) a business receiving a loan for a new or expanded business from a program; or

(iii) a subgrantee of a program is in good standing with the Minnesota Secretary of State and the Minnesota Department of Revenue;

(8) a short description of what each program does; and

(9) to the extent practical, quantifiable measures of program success.

(d) In addition to the information required under paragraph (c), a program related to economic development under paragraph (b) that requests an increase in state funding over the previous biennium must provide the following:

(1) detailed information regarding the need for increased funds; and

(2) the planned uses of the increased funds.

116L.98 WORKFORCE PROGRAM OUTCOMES.

Subd. 7.

Workforce program net impact analysis.

(a) By January 15, 2015, the commissioner must report to the committees of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over economic development and workforce policy and finance on the results of the net impact pilot project already underway as of the date of enactment of this section.

(b) The commissioner shall contract with an independent entity to conduct an ongoing net impact analysis of the programs included in the net impact pilot project under paragraph (a), career pathways programs, and any other programs deemed appropriate by the commissioner. The net impact methodology used by the independent entity under this paragraph must be based on the methodology and evaluation design used in the net impact pilot project under paragraph (a).

(c) By January 15, 2017, and every four years thereafter, the commissioner must report to the committees of the house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over economic development and workforce policy and finance the following information for each program subject to paragraph (b):

(1) the net impact of workforce services on individual employment, earnings, and public benefit usage outcomes; and

(2) a cost-benefit analysis for understanding the monetary impacts of workforce services from the participant and taxpayer points of view.

The report under this paragraph must be made available to the public in an electronic format on the Department of Employment and Economic Development's website.

(d) The department is authorized to create and maintain data-sharing agreements with other departments, including corrections, human services, and any other department that are necessary to complete the analysis. The department shall supply the information collected for use by the independent entity conducting net impact analysis pursuant to the data practices requirements under chapters 13, 13A, 13B, and 13C.