ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

ARTICLE 2

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY POLICY

175.45 deleted text begin COMPETENCYdeleted text end STANDARDS FOR DUAL TRAINING.

new text begin [175.46] YOUTH SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAM.
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new text begin [326B.108] PLACES OF PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION SUBJECT TO
CODE.
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new text begin [326B.555] REGISTERED UNLICENSED INDIVIDUALS.
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ARTICLE 3

EMPLOYMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT POLICY

116J.013 COST-OF-LIVING STUDY; ANNUAL REPORT.

new text begin [116J.4221] RURAL POLICY AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER FUND.
new text end

new text begin [116J.6582] SHRIMP PRODUCTION INCENTIVE.
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new text begin [116J.9922] CENTRAL MINNESOTA OPPORTUNITY GRANT PROGRAM.
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ARTICLE 4

IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION POLICY

15.01 DEPARTMENTS OF THE STATE.

116J.424 IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION deleted text begin BOARDdeleted text end
CONTRIBUTION.

298.17 OCCUPATION TAXES TO BE APPORTIONED.

298.221 RECEIPTS FROM CONTRACTS; APPROPRIATION.

298.2212 INVESTMENT OF FUNDS.

298.223 TACONITE AREA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND.

298.227 TACONITE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND.

298.27 COLLECTION AND PAYMENT OF TAX.

HF 2209

ARTICLE 1

APPROPRIATIONS

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CODE.
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Sec. 5. new text begin BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT
OF APPEALS
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Sec. 7. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Sec. 8. new text begin PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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Sec. 9. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
new text end

Sec. 10. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF IRON RANGE
RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION.
new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO ENERGY FUND ACCOUNT.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin MINNESOTA FILM AND TV BOARD APPROPRIATION
CANCELLATION.
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Subd. 4.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 5.

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Subd. 2.

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Sec. 6.

Subdivision 1.

Sec. 7.

Sec. 14. ASSIGNED RISK TRANSFER.

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Sec. 8.

Subd. 6.

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Sec. 9.

Subd. 3.

Sec. 10.

EFFECTIVE DATE.

Sec. 11. new text begin GREATER MINNESOTA COMMUNITY DESIGN PILOT PROJECT.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

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Sec. 12. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT;
MANDATED REPORT HOLIDAY.
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Sec. 13. new text begin ONETIME EXCEPTION TO RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF MINNESOTA
INVESTMENT FUND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LOAN REPAYMENT FUNDS.
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Sec. 14. new text begin EXISTING DEPUTY COMMISSIONERS MAY SERVE UNTIL JANUARY
1, 2019.
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Sec. 15. new text begin REPEALER.
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Section 1.

Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 7.

Sec. 5.

Subd. 3.

Sec. 6.

Subd. 22.

Sec. 7.

Subdivision 1.

Sec. 8.

Subd. 1a.

Sec. 9.

Subd. 2.

Sec. 10.

Sec. 11.

Subd. 3.

Sec. 12.

Subd. 5.

Sec. 13.

Subd. 7.

Sec. 14.

Subdivision 1.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 8.

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Subd. 8.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 8.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subdivision 1.

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Subd. 1a.

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Subd. 5a.

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Subd. 3.

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Subdivision 1.

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Bill Text Versions

Section 1. new text begin JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.new text end

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

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

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new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

Sec. 3. new text begin HOUSING FINANCE AGENCYnew text end

new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Subd. 9. new text end

new text begin Subd. 10. new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRYnew text end

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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICESnew text end

Sec. 6. new text begin WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT OF APPEALSnew text end

Sec. 7. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCEnew text end

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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Subd. 4. new text end

new text begin Subd. 5. new text end

new text begin Subd. 6. new text end

new text begin Subd. 7. new text end

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

Sec. 8. new text begin PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSIONnew text end

Sec. 9. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITYnew text end

Sec. 10. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF IRON RANGE RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION.new text end

Sec. 11. new text begin GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO ENERGY FUND ACCOUNT.new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin MINNESOTA FILM AND TV BOARD APPROPRIATION CANCELLATION.new text end

Section 1. new text begin JOBS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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Sec. 3. new text begin HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
new text end

Sec. 4. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
INDUSTRY
new text end

Sec. 5. new text begin BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES
new text end

Sec. 6. new text begin WORKERS' COMPENSATION COURT
OF APPEALS
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Sec. 7. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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Sec. 8. new text begin PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
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Sec. 9. new text begin PUBLIC FACILITIES AUTHORITY
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Sec. 10. new text begin DEPARTMENT OF IRON RANGE
RESOURCES AND REHABILITATION.
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Sec. 11. new text begin GENERAL FUND TRANSFER TO ENERGY FUND ACCOUNT.
new text end

Sec. 12. new text begin MINNESOTA FILM AND TV BOARD APPROPRIATION
CANCELLATION.
new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation
new text end

new text begin Business and Community Development
new text end

new text begin Workforce Development
new text end

new text begin General Support Services
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Trade Office
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new text begin Vocational Rehabilitation
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new text begin Competitive Grant Limitations
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new text begin Services for the Blind
new text end

new text begin Broadband Development
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new text begin Total Appropriation
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new text begin Challenge Program
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new text begin Housing Trust Fund
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new text begin Rental Assistance for Mentally Ill
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new text begin Family Homeless Prevention
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new text begin Home Ownership Assistance Fund
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new text begin Affordable Rental Investment Fund
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new text begin Housing Rehabilitation
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new text begin Homeownership Education, Counseling,
and Training
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new text begin Capacity Building Grants
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new text begin Total Appropriation
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new text begin Workers' Compensation
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new text begin Labor Standards and Apprenticeship
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new text begin Workplace Safety
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new text begin General Support
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new text begin Total Appropriation
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new text begin Financial Institutions
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new text begin Petroleum Tank Release Compensation
Board
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new text begin Administrative Services
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new text begin Telecommunications
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new text begin Enforcement
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new text begin Energy Resources
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new text begin Insurance
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Duties; goal.

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Competency standards identification process.

Duties.

Notification.

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new text begin Academic credit. new text end

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new text begin School coordinator. new text end

new text begin Other apprenticeship programs. new text end

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License fees and license renewal fees.

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin Application. new text end

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Building permits.

new text begin Wind electric systems. new text end

new text begin Solar photovoltaic systems. new text end

Powers; duties; administrative support.

Water conditioning installation.

new text begin Direct supervision. new text end

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Qualifications for licensing.

Plumber's apprentices.

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new text begin Journeyman exam. new text end

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Prohibition.

Definitions.

Payment limitations.

Workers' Compensation

Departmental organization.

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new text begin Eligibility. new text end

new text begin Payment amounts; limits. new text end

new text begin Claims. new text end

new text begin Report. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin Establishment. new text end

new text begin Grant to the Central Minnesota Community Foundation. new text end

new text begin Grants to community initiatives. new text end

new text begin Reports to the legislature. new text end

Definitions.

Vocational Rehabilitation

Qualification requirements.

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new text begin Community selection. new text end

new text begin Pilot project activities. new text end

Definitions.

Exclusions.

new text begin Department of new text end Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end .

Group II salary limits.

Executive branch.

Advisory council created.

Definitions.

Use of fund.

Subsidy agreement.

Public notice and hearing.

Reports by recipients to grantors.

Definitions.

Definition.

Municipality.

School fund allocation.

Certification of values; payment.

Development.

Not to affect commissioner of Iron Range resourcesnew text begin and rehabilitationnew text end .

Commissioner.

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Within taconite assistance area.

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and Rehabilitation.

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new text begin Strategic plan required. new text end

new text begin Administrative and staff assistance. new text end

new text begin Expenses of the commission. new text end

Forest trust.

Private entity participation.

Sale or privatization of functions.

Budgeting.

new text begin Grants and loans; requirements. new text end

new text begin Expenditures; taconite assistance area. new text end

new text begin Reports to the legislature. new text end

Project approval.

Fee setting.

Iron Range Higher Education Committee; membership.

Creation; purposes.

Administration.

Appropriation.

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new text begin Business and Community Development new text end

new text begin Workforce Development new text end

new text begin General Support Services new text end

new text begin Minnesota Trade Office new text end

new text begin Vocational Rehabilitation new text end

new text begin Competitive Grant Limitations new text end

new text begin Services for the Blind new text end

new text begin Broadband Development new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Challenge Program new text end

new text begin Housing Trust Fund new text end

new text begin Rental Assistance for Mentally Ill new text end

new text begin Family Homeless Prevention new text end

new text begin Home Ownership Assistance Fund new text end

new text begin Affordable Rental Investment Fund new text end

new text begin Housing Rehabilitation new text end

new text begin Homeownership Education, Counseling, and Training new text end

new text begin Capacity Building Grants new text end

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new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end

new text begin Labor Standards and Apprenticeship new text end

new text begin Workplace Safety new text end

new text begin General Support new text end

new text begin Total Appropriation new text end

new text begin Financial Institutions new text end

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new text begin Telecommunications new text end

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Engrossments
Introduction		Posted on 03/07/2017
1st Engrossment		Posted on 03/30/2017

A bill for an act
relating to state government; appropriating money for jobs and economic
development; appropriating money for the Department of Employment and
Economic Development, Housing Finance Agency, Department of Labor and
Industry, Bureau of Mediation Services, Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals,
Department of Commerce, Public Utilities Commission, Public Facilities Authority,
and the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation; making policy
and housekeeping changes to labor and industry provisions; making policy changes
to employment, economic development, and workforce development provisions;
making policy changes to the Department of Iron Range Resources and
Rehabilitation; making policy, housekeeping, and technical changes regarding
unemployment insurance; making changes to commerce, telecommunications, and
energy policy; making other miscellaneous policy changes; allocating workforce
housing tax-exempt bonds; modifying fees; modifying rulemaking procedures;
modifying criminal penalties; requiring reports; amending Minnesota Statutes
2016, sections 3.732, subdivision 1; 3.736, subdivision 3; 3.8851, subdivision 1;
15.01; 15.38, subdivision 7; 15A.0815, subdivision 3; 16B.323; 43A.02, subdivision
22; 45.013; 45.0135, subdivision 6; 65B.84, subdivision 1; 85.0146, subdivision
1; 116.03, by adding a subdivision; 116C.779, subdivision 1, by adding a
subdivision; 116C.7792; 116D.04, subdivision 1a; 116J.01, subdivision 5; 116J.013;
116J.423, subdivision 2; 116J.424; 116J.994, subdivisions 3, 5, 7; 116L.17,
subdivision 1; 175.45; 216A.03, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 216B.03;
216B.16, subdivisions 1a, 6; 216B.161, subdivision 1; 216B.1691, subdivision 2f;
216B.1694, subdivision 1; 216B.241, subdivisions 1b, 1c, 2, 5, 5d, 7; 216B.2422,
subdivisions 2, 3, 4; 216B.243, subdivision 8; 216C.05, subdivision 2; 216C.41,
subdivisions 2, 5a; 216C.435, by adding a subdivision; 216E.03, subdivisions 3,
9; 216E.04, subdivision 7; 216F.01, subdivision 2; 216F.011; 216F.04; 216H.03,
subdivisions 3, 4, 7; 237.01, by adding subdivisions; 268.031, subdivision 1;
268.035, subdivisions 15, 20, 21d, 23, 30; 268.042, subdivision 1; 268.046,
subdivision 3; 268.051, subdivisions 1, 9; 268.065, subdivision 2; 268.07,
subdivisions 2, 3a, 3b; 268.085, subdivisions 1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 13a; 268.0865,
subdivision 5; 268.095, subdivisions 1, 2, 5; 268.101, subdivision 2; 268.105,
subdivision 2; 268.131; 268.18, subdivisions 2, 2b, 5; 268.182; 268.184; 268.194,
subdivisions 1, 4; 276A.01, subdivisions 8, 17; 276A.06, subdivision 8; 282.38,
subdivisions 1, 3; 297I.11, subdivision 2; 298.001, subdivision 8, by adding a
subdivision; 298.018, subdivision 1; 298.17; 298.22, subdivisions 1, 1a, 5a, 6, 10,
11, by adding subdivisions; 298.221; 298.2211, subdivisions 3, 6; 298.2212;
298.2214, subdivision 2; 298.223; 298.227; 298.27; 298.28, subdivisions 7, 7a,
9c, 9d, 11; 298.292, subdivision 2; 298.296; 298.2961; 298.297; 298.46,
subdivisions 2, 5, 6; 325J.06; 326B.092, subdivision 7; 326B.153, subdivision 1;
326B.37, by adding subdivisions; 326B.435, subdivision 2; 326B.50, subdivision
3, by adding subdivisions; 326B.55, subdivisions 2, 4; 326B.805, subdivision 3;
326B.89, subdivisions 1, 5; 345.42, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 462.355,
subdivision 4; 462A.201, subdivision 2; 462A.204, subdivision 8; 466.03,
subdivision 6c; 469.310, subdivision 9; 473.145; 473.254, subdivisions 2, 3a;
474A.02, subdivision 21; Laws 2010, chapter 389, article 5, section 7; Laws 2014,
chapter 211, section 13, as amended; Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 2, section
14, as amended; Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, sections 2,
subdivision 6; 5, subdivision 2; Laws 2016, chapter 189, article 7, section 46;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 14; 116C; 116J;
175; 216C; 216G; 237; 239; 326B; 462A; 462C; 471; 474A; repealing Minnesota
Statutes 2016, sections 3.8852; 116C.779, subdivision 3; 116J.549; 174.187;
216B.2424; 216B.8109; 216B.811; 216B.812; 216B.813; 216B.815; 216C.29;
216C.411; 216C.412; 216C.413; 216C.414; 216C.415; 216C.416; 298.22,
subdivision 8; 298.2213; 298.298; 326B.89, subdivision 14; Laws 2005, chapter
112, article 1, section 14; Laws 2013, chapter 85, article 6, section 11.

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

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 "2018" and "2019" used in this article mean that the appropriations
listed under them are available for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018, or June 30, 2019,
respectively. "The first year" is fiscal year 2018. "The second year" is fiscal year 2019. "The
biennium" is fiscal years 2018 and 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) If an appropriation in this article is enacted more than once in the 2017 legislative
session, the appropriation must be given effect only once.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 128,211,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 111,024,000
new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2018 new text end	new text begin 2019 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 93,997,000 new text end	new text begin 84,160,000 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 26,164,000 new text end	new text begin 26,164,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 7,350,000 new text end	new text begin 0 new text end

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

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.285, the commissioner of
employment and economic development must
not allow transfers of money appropriated in
this section between divisions or programs of
the Department of Employment and Economic
Development.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, the
commissioner of employment and economic
development must not allow billing between
divisions or programs within the Department
of Employment and Economic Development,
or otherwise use any "Internal Billing
Expenditures."
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
sections 16B.37, subdivision 4, and 471.59,
except for work performed by MN.IT under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16E, the
commissioner of employment and economic
development must not allow billing or
transfers between other executive branch
agencies or departments and the Department
of Employment and Economic Development.
new text end

48,084,000

38,834,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 39,134,000 new text end	new text begin 37,234,000 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 900,000 new text end	new text begin 900,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 7,350,000 new text end	new text begin 0 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $4,154,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $4,219,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 40.2 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
40.2 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b)(1) $12,000,000 the first year and
$11,000,000 the second year are 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 administrative expenses and
technology upgrades. This appropriation is
available until June 30, 2021.
new text end

new text begin (2) Of the amount appropriated in fiscal year
2018, $4,000,000 is for a loan to construct and
equip a wholesale electronic component
distribution center investing a minimum of
$200,000,000 and constructing a facility at
least 700,000 square feet in size. Loan funds
may be used for purchases of materials,
supplies, and equipment for the construction
of the facility and are available from July 1,
2017, to June 30, 2021. The commissioner of
employment and economic development shall
forgive the loan after verification that the
project has satisfied performance goals and
contractual obligations as required under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731.
new text end

new text begin (3) Of the amount appropriated in fiscal year
2018, $700,000 is for a loan to extend an
effluent pipe that will deliver wastewater to
an innovative waste-to-biofuel project
investing a minimum of $150,000,000 and
constructing a facility that is designed to
process approximately 400,000 tons of waste
annually. Loan funds are available until June
30, 2021.
new text end

new text begin (c)(1) $5,000,000 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. In
fiscal year 2020 and beyond the base amount
is $6,500,000.
new text end

new text begin (2) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.8748, for applications in fiscal
years 2018 and 2019, the only businesses
eligible to enter the program under section
116J.8748 are those located in counties in
which the average unemployment rate for the
prior 12 months is equal to or greater than the
state average for the same 12 months, as
determined by the commissioner of
employment and economic development.
new text end

new text begin (d) $1,272,000 in fiscal year 2018 and
$2,272,000 in fiscal year 2019 are for
contaminated site cleanup and development
grants under Minnesota Statutes, sections
116J.551 to 116J.558. This appropriation is
available until expended. In fiscal year 2020
and beyond, the base amount is $1,272,000.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,425,000 each year is for the business
development competitive grant program. Of
this amount, up to five percent is for
administration and monitoring of the business
development competitive grant program. All
grant awards shall be for two consecutive
years. Grants shall be awarded in the first year.
new text end

new text begin (f) $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, 2021.
new text end

new text begin (g) $163,000 each year is for the Minnesota
Film and TV Board. The appropriation in each
year 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 each year up to
$50,000 is available on July 1 even if the
required matching contribution has not been
received by that date.
new text end

new text begin (h) $750,000 each 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, 2021.
new text end

new text begin (i) $875,000 each year is for the Host
Community Economic Development Program
established in Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.548.
new text end

new text begin (j) $300,000 each year is for grants to the
Rural Policy and Development Center under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.421.
new text end

new text begin (k)(1) $2,300,000 the first year and $1,300,000
the second year are for the greater Minnesota
business development public infrastructure
grant program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 116J.431. This appropriation is
available until spent. Funds available under
this paragraph may be used for site preparation
of property owned and to be used by private
entities.
new text end

new text begin (2) Of the amount appropriated in fiscal year
2018, $1,000,000 is for a grant to the city of
Thief River Falls to support utility extensions,
roads, and other public improvements related
to the construction of a wholesale electronic
component distribution center at least 700,000
square feet in size and investing a minimum
of $200,000,000. Notwithstanding Minnesota
Statutes, section 116J.431, a local match is
not required. Grant funds are available from
July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2021.
new text end

new text begin (l)(1) $500,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for grants
to local communities to increase the supply of
quality child care providers in order to support
economic development. At least 60 percent of
grant funds must go to communities located
outside of the seven-county metropolitan area,
as defined under Minnesota Statutes, section
473.121, subdivision 2. Grant recipients must
obtain a 50 percent nonstate match to grant
funds in either cash or in-kind contributions.
Grant funds available under this paragraph
must be used to implement solutions 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 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
documented a shortage of child care providers
in the area.
new text end

new text begin (2) 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 local funds invested.
new text end

new text begin (3) By January 1 of each year, starting in 2019,
the commissioner must report to the standing
committees of the legislature having
jurisdiction over child care and economic
development on the outcomes of the program
to date.
new text end

new text begin (m) $750,000 each year is for grants to the
Neighborhood Development Center for small
business programs.
new text end

new text begin (n) $1,175,000 each year is for grants to the
Metropolitan Economic Development
Association (MEDA) for statewide business
development and assistance services, including
services to entrepreneurs with businesses that
have the potential to create job opportunities
for unemployed and underemployed people,
with an emphasis on minority-owned
businesses.
new text end

new text begin (o) $125,000 each year is for grants to the
White Earth Nation for the White Earth Nation
Integrated Business Development System to
provide business assistance with workforce
development, outreach, technical assistance,
infrastructure and operational support,
financing, and other business development
activities.
new text end

new text begin (p) $1,375,000 in fiscal year 2018 and
$1,575,000 in fiscal year 2019 are for grants
to Enterprise Minnesota, Inc.
new text end

new text begin (q) $250,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the Minnesota Design Center at the
University of Minnesota for the greater
Minnesota community design pilot project.
new text end

new text begin (r) $225,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to WomenVenture to provide business
training, mentoring, technical assistance, and
loans in order to establish two pilot
women-run cooperative child care businesses
in low-income urban areas. The commissioner
shall report data on outcomes and
recommendations for replication of this pilot
program throughout Minnesota to the governor
and the legislative committees with
jurisdiction over child care by January 31,
2020. Funds are available until June 30, 2019.
new text end

new text begin (s) $125,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to WomenVenture to operate a business
training program for child care providers 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. The
commissioner shall report data on outcomes
and recommendations for replication of this
training program throughout Minnesota to the
governor and the committees of the house of
representatives and the senate with jurisdiction
over child care by December 15, 2019. Funds
are available until June 30, 2019.
new text end

new text begin (t)(1) $125,000 each year is for small business
development center (SBDC) services to
support business transition planning. In fiscal
year 2020 and beyond, the base amount is $0.
For purposes of this paragraph, business
transition planning includes, but is not limited
to:
new text end

new text begin (i) succession planning for next generation
proprietors. For purposes of this item, next
generation proprietors do not include
immediate family members of the current
business owner;
new text end

new text begin (ii) providing business owners seeking to sell
existing businesses and aspiring business
owners with a venue and opportunity to
exchange information. Such services under
this clause may be targeted to small businesses
located in economically disadvantaged
communities or areas of declining population.
For purposes of this item, "economically
disadvantaged communities" means
communities in which average household
income is less than 80 percent of statewide
median household income as measured by the
United States Census Bureau; or communities
that contain two or more contiguous census
tracts in which average household income is
less than 80 percent of the statewide median
household income as measured by the United
States Census Bureau; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) providing information and counseling
services to business owners, prospective
owners, and others regarding the importance
of business transition and succession planning,
the transition and succession process, and
financing options and requirements related to
the business transition and succession process.
new text end

new text begin (2) Funds available under this paragraph may
be used to:
new text end

new text begin (i) provide the necessary information and
services under clause (1);
new text end

new text begin (ii) build small business development center
staff capacity to provide business transition
and succession planning services; and
new text end

new text begin (iii) match funds under the federal Small
Business Development Center Program under
United States Code, title 15, section 648, and
other federal, state, or local funds available
for the purposes of this paragraph.
new text end

new text begin (u) $350,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center,
Inc., for youth intervention services through
the community ambassadors and youth
employment program.
new text end

new text begin (v)(1) $500,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a
grant to East Side Enterprise Center (ESEC)
to expand culturally tailored resources that
address small business growth and job
creation. This appropriation is onetime and is
available until June 30, 2021. The
appropriation shall fund the work of African
Economic Development Solutions, the Asian
Economic Development Association, the
Dayton's Bluff Community Council, and the
Latino Economic Development Center in a
collaborative approach to economic
development that is effective with smaller,
culturally diverse communities that seek to
increase the productivity and success of new
immigrant and minority populations living
and working in the community. Programs shall
provide minority business growth and capacity
building that generate wealth and jobs creation
for local residents and business owners on the
East Side of St. Paul.
new text end

new text begin (2) In fiscal year 2019 ESEC shall use funds
to share its integrated service model and
evolving collaboration principles with civic
and economic development leaders in greater
Minnesota communities which have diverse
populations similar to the East Side of St. Paul.
ESEC shall submit a report of activities and
program outcomes, including quantifiable
measures of success, annually to the house of
representatives and senate committees with
jurisdiction over economic development.
new text end

new text begin (w) $100,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the city of Virginia to be used for grants to
city businesses for infrastructure revitalization
and code compliance. In making grants, the
city must give preference to projects that
promote economic development and that
include private dollar contributions.
new text end

new text begin (x) In fiscal year 2020 and beyond, the base
amount for the rural agriculture diversification
initiative under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.6582, is $5,000,000.
new text end

new text begin (y) $50,000 in fiscal year 2018 is from the
workforce development fund for a grant to
Fighting Chance for behavioral intervention
programs for at-risk youth.
new text end

new text begin (z) $1,000,000 each year is for the central
Minnesota opportunity grant program
established under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.9922. These appropriations are available
until June 30, 2022. Starting in fiscal year
2020, the base amount for this program shall
be $0.
new text end

new text begin (aa) $75,000 each year is for grants to the
state's recipient of funding from the Federal
and State Technology (FAST) Partnership
Program to strengthen the technological
competitiveness of small businesses.
new text end

new text begin (bb) $900,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund and $461,000 in fiscal year
2018 and $1,461,000 in fiscal year 2019 are
for job training grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 116L.42.
new text end

new text begin (cc) $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, 2021.
new text end

new text begin (dd) $350,000 in fiscal year 2018 is from the
energy fund account in the special revenue
fund established in Minnesota Statutes, section
116C.779, subdivision 1, for a grant to the
East Phillips Improvement Coalition to create
the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute
(EPNI) to expand culturally tailored resources
that address small business growth and job
creation. The grant shall fund the collaborative
work of Tamales y Bicicletas, Little Earth of
the United Tribes, a nonprofit serving East
Africans, and other coalition members towards
developing EPNI as a community space to
host activities including, but not limited to,
creation and expansion of small businesses,
culturally specific entrepreneurial activities,
indoor urban farming, job training, education,
and skills development. Eligible uses for grant
funds include, but are not limited to, planning
and start-up costs, staff and consultant costs,
building improvements, rent, supplies, utilities,
vehicles, marketing, and program activities.
The commissioner shall submit a report on
grant activities and quantifiable outcomes to
the committees of the house of representatives
and the senate with jurisdiction over economic
development by December 15, 2020. Funds
are available until June 30, 2020.
new text end

new text begin (ee) $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 is from the
energy fund account in the special revenue
fund established in Minnesota Statutes, section
116C.779, subdivision 1, for a grant to the city
of Duluth to upgrade the municipal district
heating facility and systems, including
conversion of the distribution system along
Superior Street from steam with no condensate
return to closed-loop hot water. This
appropriation is for one or more of the project
elements or phases: predesign, design,
engineering, renovation, construction,
furnishing, and equipping the facility, systems,
and infrastructure.
new text end

new text begin (ff) $5,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 is from the
energy fund account in the special revenue
fund established in Minnesota Statutes, section
116C.779, subdivision 1, for a grant to Dakota
County under Minnesota Statutes, sections
103G.511 and 103G.515, to design and
construct capital improvements to the
hydroelectric generating facility, including
replacement of obsolete turbines, at the
Byllesby Dam, located on the Cannon River.
new text end

31,829,000

30,829,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 14,412,000 new text end	new text begin 13,475,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 17,417,000 new text end	new text begin 17,417,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $773,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $780,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 16.1 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
16.1 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $600,000 each year is for performance
grants under Minnesota Statutes, section
116J.8747, to Twin Cities R!SE to provide
training to hard-to-train individuals.
new text end

new text begin (c) $250,000 each year is for pilot programs
in the workforce service areas to combine
career and higher education advising.
new text end

new text begin (d) $500,000 each year is for rural career
counseling coordinator positions in the
workforce service areas and for the purposes
specified in Minnesota Statutes, section
116L.667. The commissioner of employment
and economic development, in consultation
with local workforce investment boards and
local elected officials in each of the service
areas receiving funds, shall develop a method
of distributing funds to provide equitable
services across workforce service areas.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,000,000 each year is for grants to the
Construction Careers Foundation for the
construction career pathway initiative to
provide year-round educational and
experiential learning opportunities for teens
and young adults under the age of 21 that lead
to careers in the construction industry. Grant
funds must be used to:
new text end

new text begin (1) increase construction industry exposure
activities for middle school and high school
youth, parents, and counselors to reach a more
diverse demographic and broader statewide
audience. This requirement includes, but is
not limited to, an expansion of programs to
provide experience in different crafts to youth
and young adults throughout the state;
new text end

new text begin (2) increase the number of high schools in
Minnesota offering construction classes during
the academic year that utilize a multicraft
curriculum;
new text end

new text begin (3) increase the number of summer internship
opportunities;
new text end

new text begin (4) enhance activities to support graduating
seniors in their efforts to obtain employment
in the construction industry;
new text end

new text begin (5) increase the number of young adults
employed in the construction industry and
ensure that they reflect Minnesota's diverse
workforce; and
new text end

new text begin (6) enhance an industrywide marketing
campaign targeted to youth and young adults
about the depth and breadth of careers within
the construction industry.
new text end

new text begin Programs and services supported by grant
funds must give priority to individuals and
groups that are economically disadvantaged
or historically underrepresented in the
construction industry, including but not limited
to women, veterans, and members of minority
and immigrant groups.
new text end

new text begin (f) $5,000,000 each year is for the Pathways
to Prosperity adult workforce development
competitive grant program. Of this amount,
up to three percent is for administration and
monitoring of the program. When awarding
grants under this paragraph, the commissioner
of employment and economic development
may give preference to any previous grantee
with demonstrated success in job training and
placement for hard-to-train individuals. Grants
may be used for:
new text end

new text begin (1) 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;
new text end

new text begin (2) the high-wage, high-demand,
nontraditional jobs grant program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.99;
new text end

new text begin (3) the youth-at-work competitive grant
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
116L.562, subdivision 3;
new text end

new text begin (4) the Minnesota emerging entrepreneur
program under Minnesota Statutes, section
116M.18;
new text end

new text begin (5) the capacity building grant program to
assist nonprofit organizations offering or
seeking to offer workforce development and
economic development programming; and
new text end

new text begin (6) competitive grants to organizations that
provide support services for individuals, such
as job training, employment preparation,
internships, job assistance to fathers, financial
literacy, academic and behavioral interventions
for low-performing students, and youth
intervention. Grants made under this clause
must focus on low-income communities,
young adults from families with a history of
intergenerational poverty, and communities
of color.
new text end

new text begin (g) $250,000 each year is for grants to YWCA
St. Paul to provide job training services and
workforce development programs and
services, including job skills training and
counseling.
new text end

new text begin (h) $1,000,000 each year is for grants to
EMERGE Community Development, in
collaboration with community partners, for
services targeting Minnesota communities
with the highest concentrations of African and
African-American joblessness, based on the
most recent census tract data, to provide
employment readiness training, credentialed
training placement, job placement and
retention services, supportive services for
hard-to-employ individuals, and a general
education development fast track and adult
diploma program.
new text end

new text begin (i) $1,000,000 each year is for grants to the
Minneapolis Foundation for a strategic
intervention program designed to target and
connect program participants to meaningful,
sustainable living-wage employment.
new text end

new text begin (j) $750,000 each year is for grants to Latino
Communities United in Service (CLUES) to
expand culturally tailored programs that
address employment and education skill gaps
for working parents and underserved youth by
providing new job skills training to stimulate
higher wages for low-income people, family
support systems designed to reduce
intergenerational poverty, and youth
programming to promote educational
advancement and career pathways. At least
50 percent of this amount must be used for
programming targeted at greater Minnesota.
new text end

new text begin (k) $250,000 each year is for grants to the
American Indian Opportunities and
Industrialization Center, in collaboration with
the Northwest Indian Community
Development Center, to reduce academic
disparities for American Indian students and
adults. The grant funds may be used to
provide:
new text end

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

new text begin (2) training in information technology;
new text end

new text begin (3) assistance in obtaining a GED;
new text end

new text begin (4) remedial training leading to enrollment in
a postsecondary higher education institution;
new text end

new text begin (5) real-time work experience in information
technology fields; and
new text end

new text begin (6) contextualized adult basic education.
new text end

new text begin After notification to the legislature, the
commissioner may transfer this appropriation
to the commissioner of education.
new text end

new text begin (l) $600,000 each year is for grants to Ujamaa
Place for job training, employment
preparation, internships, education, training
in the construction trades, housing, and
organizational capacity building.
new text end

new text begin (m) $375,000 each year is for grants to the
YWCA of Minneapolis to provide
economically challenged individuals the 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 childhood
education.
new text end

new text begin (n) $250,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the Bois Forte Tribal Employment Rights
Office for an American Indian workforce
development training pilot project.
new text end

new text begin (o) $750,000 each year is for grants to Summit
Academy OIC to expand their contextualized
GED and employment placement program.
new text end

new text begin (p) $600,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $750,000
in fiscal year 2019 are for grants to Goodwill
Easter Seals Minnesota and its partners. The
grant shall be used to continue the FATHER
Project in Rochester, Park Rapids, St. Cloud,
Minneapolis, and the surrounding areas to
assist fathers in overcoming barriers that
prevent fathers from supporting their children
economically and emotionally.
new text end

new text begin (q) $200,000 each year is for displaced
homemaker programs 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. In
fiscal year 2020 and beyond, the base amount
is $0.
new text end

new text begin (r) $190,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for transfer
to the Cook County Higher Education Board
to provide educational programming and
academic support services to remote regions
in northeastern Minnesota. This amount is in
addition to other funds previously transferred
by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (s)(1) $150,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a
grant to Anoka County to develop and
implement a pilot program to increase
competitive employment opportunities for
transition-age youth ages 18 to 21.
new text end

new text begin (2) The competitive employment for
transition-age youth pilot program shall
include career guidance components, including
health and life skills, to encourage, train, and
assist transition-age youth in job-seeking
skills, workplace orientation, and job site
knowledge.
new text end

new text begin (3) In operating the pilot program, Anoka
County shall collaborate with schools,
disability providers, jobs and training
organizations, vocational rehabilitation
providers, and employers to build upon
opportunities and services, to prepare
transition-age youth for competitive
employment, and to enhance employer
connections that lead to employment for the
individuals served.
new text end

new text begin (4) Grant funds may be used to create an
on-the-job training incentive to encourage
employers to hire and train qualifying
individuals. A participating employer may
receive up to 50 percent of the wages paid to
the employee as a cost reimbursement for
on-the-job training provided.
new text end

new text begin (t) $497,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for grants
to Twin Cities R!SE, in collaboration with
Metro Transit and Hennepin Technical College
for the Metro Transit technician training
program. Funds are available until June 30,
2020.
new text end

new text begin (u) $200,000 each year is for grants 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, is 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. In fiscal year 2020 and
beyond, the base amount is $0.
new text end

new text begin (v) $1,500,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for grants to
FastTRAC - Minnesota Adult Careers
Pathways Program. Up to five percent of this
appropriation may be used to provide
leadership, oversight, and technical assistance
services for low-skilled, low-income adults.
new text end

new text begin (w) $150,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for grants to the YWCA of
Minneapolis to provide economically
challenged individuals the 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 childhood education.
new text end

new text begin (x) $3,104,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the adult
workforce development competitive grant
program. Of this amount, up to three percent
is for administration and monitoring of the
adult workforce development competitive
grant program. All grant awards shall be for
two consecutive years. Grants shall be
awarded in the first year.
new text end

new text begin (y) $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, to
provide employment and career advising to
youth, including career guidance in secondary
schools, to address the youth career advising
deficiency, to carry out activities outlined in
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.561, to
provide support services, and to provide work
experience to youth in the workforce service
areas. The funds in this paragraph may be used
for expansion of the pilot program combining
career and higher education advising in Laws
2013, chapter 85, article 3, section 27.
Activities in workforce services areas under
this paragraph may serve all youth up to age
24.
new text end

new text begin (z) $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 (aa) $450,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for grants to Minnesota
Diversified Industries, Inc., to provide
progressive development and employment
opportunities for people with disabilities.
new text end

new text begin (bb) $3,348,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the "Youth
at Work" youth workforce development
competitive grant program. 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.
new text end

new text begin (cc) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for the Opportunities
Industrialization Center programs.
new text end

new text begin (dd) $750,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for grants to the Minnesota
Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs to administer
a statewide project of youth job skills
development. This project, which may have
career guidance components, including health
and life skills, is to encourage, train, and assist
youth in job-seeking skills, workplace
orientation, and job-site knowledge through
coaching. This grant requires a 25 percent
match from nonstate resources.
new text end

new text begin (ee) $215,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for grants to Big Brothers,
Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities for
workforce readiness, employment exploration,
and skills development for youth ages 12 to
21. The grant must serve youth in the Twin
Cities, Central Minnesota, and Southern
Minnesota Big Brothers, Big Sisters chapters.
new text end

new text begin (ff) $1,350,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for grants to the
Minnesota High Tech Association to support
SciTechsperience, a program that supports
science, technology, engineering, and math
(STEM) internship opportunities for two- and
four-year college students and graduate
students in their field 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 300 students must be matched in the
first year and at least 350 students must be
matched in the second 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 $2,500 per intern. The
program must work toward increasing the
participation among women or other
underserved populations.
new text end

new text begin (gg) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for grants to Resource, Inc.
to provide low-income individuals career
education and job skills training that are fully
integrated with chemical and mental health
services.
new text end

new text begin (hh) $500,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for rural career counseling
coordinator positions in the workforce service
areas and for the purposes specified in
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.667. The
commissioner of employment and economic
development, in consultation with local
workforce investment boards and local elected
officials in each of the service areas receiving
funds, shall develop a method of distributing
funds to provide equitable services across
workforce service areas.
new text end

2,670,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General Fund new text end	new text begin 2,653,000 new text end	new text begin 2,653,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 17,000 new text end	new text begin 17,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $1,027,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $1,027,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 9.7 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
9.7 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal year
2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,269,000 each year is for operating the
Olmstead Implementation Office.
new text end

1,762,000

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $1,319,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $1,332,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 12.9 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
12.9 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

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

30,191,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 22,361,000 new text end	new text begin 22,361,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 7,830,000 new text end	new text begin 7,830,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $524,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $524,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 5.1 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
5.1 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal year
2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $10,800,000 each year is for the state's
vocational rehabilitation program under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 268A.
new text end

new text begin (c) $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 (d) $2,555,000 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 (e) $5,995,000 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.
new text end

new text begin (f) $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 An organization that receives a direct
appropriation under this section is not eligible
to participate in competitive grant programs
under this section, either directly or by
receiving funds from a third party that received
a competitive grant under this section, during
the fiscal years in which the direct
appropriations are received.
new text end

6,425,000

new text begin Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $3,209,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $3,224,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 45 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
45 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal year
2019.
new text end

7,250,000

250,000

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $174,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $177,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 1.5 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
1.5 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal year
2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $250,000 each year is for the Broadband
Development Office.
new text end

new text begin (c) $7,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for
deposit in the border-to-border broadband fund
account in the special revenue fund established
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.396.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 56,798,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 39,873,000
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 Unless otherwise specified, this appropriation
is for transfer to the housing development fund
for the programs specified in this section.
Except as otherwise indicated, this transfer is
part of the agency's permanent budget base.
new text end

18,925,000

2,000,000

new text begin (a) Beginning in fiscal year 2020, the base
amount for the challenge program is
$11,717,000.
new text end

new text begin (b) This appropriation is for the economic
development and housing challenge program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.33.
The agency must continue to strengthen its
efforts to address the disparity rate between
white households and indigenous American
Indians and communities of color. Of this
amount, $1,208,000 in fiscal year 2018 shall
be made available during the first 11 months
of the fiscal year exclusively for housing
projects for American Indians. Any funds not
committed to housing projects for American
Indians in the first 11 months of fiscal year
2018 shall be available for any eligible activity
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.33.
In fiscal year 2020 and beyond, the base
amount is $1,208,000.
new text end

new text begin (c) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for the
purposes of the workforce housing
development program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.39. In fiscal year 2020
and beyond, the base amount is $0.
new text end

new text begin (d) $250,000 each year is for grants to
programs under Minnesota Statutes, section
462A.204, subdivision 8. In fiscal year 2020
and beyond, the base amount is $250,000.
new text end

new text begin (e) $1,750,000 each year is to the housing trust
fund for the rental assistance to highly mobile
students program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 462A.201, subdivision 2, paragraph
(a), clause (4). In fiscal year 2020 and beyond,
the base amount is $1,750,000.
new text end

11,471,000

new text begin This appropriation is for deposit in the housing
fund account created under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.201, and may be used
for the purposes provided in that section.
new text end

4,088,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the rental housing
assistance program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 462A.2097. Among comparable
proposals, the agency shall prioritize those
proposals that target, in part, eligible persons
who desire to move to more integrated,
community-based settings.
new text end

8,519,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the family homeless
prevention and assistance programs under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.204.
new text end

885,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the home ownership
assistance program under Minnesota Statutes,
section 462A.21, subdivision 8. The agency
shall continue to strengthen its efforts to
address the disparity gap in the
homeownership rate between white
households and indigenous American Indians
and communities of color.
new text end

4,218,000

new text begin (a) This appropriation is for the affordable
rental investment fund program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.21,
subdivision 8b, to finance the acquisition,
rehabilitation, and debt restructuring of
federally assisted rental property and for
making equity take-out loans under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.05, subdivision 39.
new text end

new text begin (b) The owner of federally assisted rental
property must agree to participate in the
applicable federally assisted housing program
and to extend any existing low-income
affordability restrictions on the housing for
the maximum term permitted. The owner must
also enter into an agreement that gives local
units of government, housing and
redevelopment authorities, and nonprofit
housing organizations the right of first refusal
if the rental property is offered for sale.
Priority must be given among comparable
federally assisted rental properties to
properties with the longest remaining term
under an agreement for federal assistance.
Priority must also be given among comparable
rental housing developments to developments
that are or will be owned by local government
units, a housing and redevelopment authority,
or a nonprofit housing organization.
new text end

new text begin (c) The appropriation also may be used to
finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, and debt
restructuring of existing supportive housing
properties. For purposes of this subdivision,
"supportive housing" means affordable rental
housing with links to services necessary for
individuals, youth, and families with children
to maintain housing stability.
new text end

6,515,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the housing
rehabilitation program under Minnesota
Statutes, section 462A.05, subdivision 14. Of
this amount, $2,772,000 each year is for the
rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing,
$3,743,000 each year is for the rehabilitation
of eligible rental housing, and $1,000,000 in
fiscal year 2018 is prioritized to complete
interim controls or lead abatement measures
to reduce the risk of lead exposure in rental
housing statewide. Any funds not committed
in the first 11 months of 2018 shall be
available for any eligible activity under this
section. In administering a rehabilitation
program for rental housing, the agency may
apply the processes and priorities adopted for
administration of the economic development
and housing challenge program under
Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.33.
new text end

857,000

new text begin This appropriation is for the homeownership
education, counseling, and training program
under Minnesota Statutes, section 462A.209.
Priority may be given to funding programs
that are aimed at culturally specific groups
who are providing services to members of their
communities.
new text end

875,000

new text begin This appropriation is for nonprofit capacity
building grants under Minnesota Statutes,
section 462A.21, subdivision 3b. Of this
amount:
new text end

new text begin (1) $125,000 each year is for support of the
Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS); and
new text end

new text begin (2) $500,000 each year is for grants to Build
Wealth MN to provide a family stabilization
plan program including program outreach,
financial literacy education, and budget and
debt counseling.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 27,934,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 27,934,000
new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
	new text begin 2018 new text end	new text begin 2019 new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 1,652,000 new text end	new text begin 1,652,000 new text end
new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end	new text begin 24,975,000 new text end	new text begin 24,975,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 1,307,000 new text end	new text begin 1,307,000 new text end

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

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.285, the commissioner of labor
and industry must not allow transfers of
money appropriated in this section between
divisions or programs of the Department of
Labor and Industry.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, the
commissioner of labor and industry must not
allow billing between divisions or programs
within the Department of Labor and Industry,
or otherwise use any "Internal Billing
Expenditures."
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
sections 16B.37, subdivision 4, and 471.59,
except for work performed by MN.IT under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16E, the
commissioner of labor and industry must not
allow billing or transfers between other
executive branch agencies or departments and
the Department of Labor and Industry.
new text end

14,782,000

new text begin (a) This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund. Of the amount
appropriated, no more than $10,560,000 in
fiscal year 2018 and $10,560,000 in fiscal year
2019 may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 109.6
full-time equivalent positions in fiscal year
2018 and 109.6 full-time equivalent positions
in fiscal year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b)(1) $3,000,000 each year is for workers'
compensation system upgrades. This amount
is available until June 30, 2021. The base
amount for fiscal year 2020 and beyond is $0.
new text end

new text begin (2) This appropriation includes funds for
information technology project services and
support subject to the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes, section 16E.0466. Any ongoing
information technology costs must be
incorporated into the service level agreement
and must be paid to the Office of MN.IT
Services by the commissioner of labor and
industry under the rates and mechanism
specified in that agreement.
new text end

2,759,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 1,452,000 new text end	new text begin 1,452,000 new text end
new text begin Workforce Development new text end	new text begin 1,307,000 new text end	new text begin 1,307,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $2,234,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $2,238,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 21.7 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
19.7 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,202,000 each year is from the general
fund for the labor standards and apprenticeship
program.
new text end

new text begin (c) $125,000 each year is from the general
fund for wage theft prevention under the
division of labor standards.
new text end

new text begin (d) $1,029,000 each year is from the
workforce development fund for the
apprenticeship program under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 178.
new text end

new text begin (e) $100,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for labor education and
advancement program grants under Minnesota
Statutes, section 178.11, to expand and
promote registered apprenticeship training for
minorities and women.
new text end

new text begin (f) $150,000 each year is from the workforce
development fund for prevailing wage
enforcement.
new text end

4,154,000

new text begin This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund. Of the amount
appropriated, not more than $3,320,000 in
fiscal year 2018 and $3,320,000 in fiscal year
2019 may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 82.6 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
82.6 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

6,239,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General Fund new text end	new text begin 200,000 new text end	new text begin 200,000 new text end
new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end	new text begin 6,039,000 new text end	new text begin 6,039,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amount appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $3,148,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $3,234,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 57.1 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
57.1 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c), this
appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.
new text end

new text begin (c) $200,000 each year is from the general
fund for grants to the Construction Careers
Foundation Inc. for the Helmets to Hardhats
Minnesota Initiative. Grant funds must be used
to recruit, retain, assist, and support National
Guard, reserve, active duty military members,
and veteran's participation into apprenticeship
programs registered with the Department of
Labor and Industry and connect them with
career training and employment in the building
and construction industry. The recruitment,
selection, employment, and training must be
without discrimination due to race, color,
creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, marital status, physical or mental
disability, receipt of public assistance, or age.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 1,853,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 1,853,000
new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.285, the commissioner of
mediation services must not allow transfers
of money appropriated in this section between
divisions or programs of the Bureau of
Mediation Services.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, the
commissioner of mediation services must not
allow billing between divisions or programs
within the Bureau of Mediation Services, or
otherwise use any "Internal Billing
Expenditures."
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, and Minnesota
Statutes, section 471.59, except for work
performed by MN.IT under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 16E, the commissioner of
mediation services must not allow billing or
transfers between other executive branch
agencies or departments and the Bureau of
Mediation Services.
new text end

new text begin (d) Of the amounts appropriated in this
section, no more than $1,639,000 in fiscal year
2018 and $1,639,000 in fiscal year 2019 may
be expended on full-time equivalent positions,
totaling no more than 15.1 full-time equivalent
positions in fiscal year 2018 and 15.1 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (e) $68,0000 each year is from the general
fund for grants to area labor management
committees. Grants may be awarded for a
12-month period beginning July 1 each year.
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 $
new text end

new text begin 1,913,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 1,913,000
new text end

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

new text begin (b) Of the amounts appropriated in this
section, no more than $1,683,000 in fiscal year
2018 and $1,683,000 in fiscal year 2019 may
be expended on full-time equivalent positions,
totaling no more than 12 full-time equivalent
positions in fiscal year 2018 and 12 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2019.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 30,175,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 30,050,000
new text end

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 27,032,000 new text end	new text begin 26,707,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 1,340,000 new text end	new text begin 1,540,000 new text end
new text begin Petroleum Tank new text end	new text begin 1,052,000 new text end	new text begin 1,052,000 new text end
new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end	new text begin 751,000 new text end	new text begin 751,000 new text end

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

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.285, the commissioner of
commerce must not allow transfers of money
appropriated in this section between divisions
or programs of the Department of Commerce.
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, the
commissioner of commerce must not allow
billing between divisions or programs within
the Department of Commerce, or otherwise
use any "Internal Billing Expenditures."
new text end

new text begin (d) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, and Minnesota
Statutes, section 471.59, except for work
performed by MN.IT under Minnesota
Statutes, chapter 16E, the commissioner of
commerce must not allow billing or transfers
between other executive branch agencies or
departments and the Department of
Commerce.
new text end

5,285,000

5,410,000

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $4,343,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $4,343,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 45.3 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
45.3 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $400,000 each year is for grants to Prepare
and Prosper for purposes of developing,
marketing, evaluating, and distributing a
financial services inclusion program that will
assist low-income and financially underserved
populations build savings, strengthen credit,
and provide services to assist them in being
more financially stable and secure. Grants
must be matched by nonstate contributions.
Money remaining after the first year is
available for the second year.
new text end

1,052,000

new text begin (a) This appropriation is from the petroleum
tank fund.
new text end

new text begin (b) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $710,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $710,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 6.9 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
6.9 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal year
2019.
new text end

7,603,000

7,353,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 7,353,000 new text end	new text begin 7,103,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 250,000 new text end	new text begin 250,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $4,709,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $4,709,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 49.9 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
49.9 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $625,000 in fiscal year 2018 and $375,000
in fiscal year 2019 are to fund Minnesota
Statutes, section 345.42, subdivision 1a,
paragraph (b).
new text end

new text begin (c) $33,000 each year is for rulemaking and
administration under Minnesota Statutes,
section 80A.461.
new text end

new text begin (d) $250,000 each year is from the energy fund
account in the special revenue fund established
in Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779,
subdivision 1, for transfer to the Board of
Regents of the University of Minnesota for
operations and maintenance of the Natural
Resources Research Institute at the University
of Minnesota Duluth. The funds shall be used
for operations, maintenance, research, and
staff support to strengthen applied research
activities and accelerate innovation and
economic development in key areas such as
minerals, mining and water, energy and the
environment, and forest products and
bioeconomy. In fiscal year 2020 and beyond,
the base amount is $0.
new text end

2,219,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 979,000 new text end	new text begin 979,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 1,240,000 new text end	new text begin 1,240,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $759,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $759,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than seven
full-time equivalent positions in fiscal year
2018 and seven full-time equivalent positions
in fiscal year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $1,610,000 each year is from the
telecommunication access fund for the
following transfers. This appropriation is
added to the department's base.
new text end

new text begin (1) $1,170,000 each year is to the
commissioner of human services to
supplement the ongoing operational expenses
of the Commission of Deaf, DeafBlind, and
Hard-of-Hearing Minnesotans;
new text end

new text begin (2) $290,000 each year is to the chief
information officer for the purpose of
coordinating technology accessibility and
usability;
new text end

new text begin (3) $100,000 each year is to the Legislative
Coordinating Commission for captioning of
legislative coverage. This transfer is subject
to Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.281; and
new text end

new text begin (4) $50,000 each year is to the Office of
MN.IT Services for a consolidated access fund
to provide grants to other state agencies related
to accessibility of their Web-based services.
new text end

5,299,000

5,099,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 5,101,000 new text end	new text begin 4,901,000 new text end
new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end	new text begin 198,000 new text end	new text begin 198,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $4,732,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $4,732,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 48.5 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
48.5 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $279,000 each year is for health care
enforcement.
new text end

new text begin (c)(1) $200,000 in fiscal year 2018 is to create
and execute a statewide education and
outreach campaign to protect seniors, meaning
those 60 years of age or older, vulnerable
adults, as defined in Minnesota Statutes,
section 626.5572, subdivision 21, and their
caregivers from financial fraud and
exploitation.
new text end

new text begin (2) The education and outreach campaign must
be statewide, and must include, but is not
limited to, the dissemination of information
through television, print, or other media,
training and outreach to senior living facilities,
and the creation of a senior fraud toolkit.
new text end

new text begin (3) The commissioner of commerce shall
report by January 15, 2018, to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the committees
of the house of representatives and senate
having jurisdiction over commerce issues
regarding the results of the statewide education
and outreach campaign, and recommendations
for supporting ongoing efforts to prevent
financial fraud from occurring to, and the
financial exploitation of, seniors, vulnerable
adults, and their caregivers.
new text end

4,099,000

4,299,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 3,999,000 new text end	new text begin 3,999,000 new text end
new text begin Special Revenue new text end	new text begin 100,000 new text end	new text begin 300,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $3,689,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $3,689,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 26.8 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
26.8 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $430,000 each year is for costs associated
with competitive rates for energy-intensive,
trade-exposed electric utility customers. All
general fund appropriations for costs
associated with competitive rates for
energy-intensive, trade-exposed electric utility
customers are recovered through assessments
under Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.62.
new text end

new text begin (c) $832,000 each year is for energy regulation
and planning unit staff.
new text end

new text begin (d) $200,000 in fiscal year 2019 is to
remediate insulation from households that are
eligible for weatherization assistance under
Minnesota's weatherization assistance program
state plan under Minnesota Statutes, section
216C.264. Remediation must be done in
conjunction with federal weatherization
assistance program services. This is a onetime
appropriation.
new text end

new text begin (e) $100,000 each year is from the energy fund
account in the special revenue fund established
in Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779,
subdivision 1, to administer the "Made in
Minnesota" solar energy production incentive
program in Minnesota Statutes, section
216C.417. Any remaining unspent funds
cancel back to the energy fund account at the
end of the biennium.
new text end

4,868,000

new text begin Appropriations by Fund new text end
new text begin General new text end	new text begin 4,315,000 new text end	new text begin 4,315,000 new text end
new text begin Workers' Compensation new text end	new text begin 553,000 new text end	new text begin 553,000 new text end

new text begin (a) Of the amounts appropriated in this
subdivision, no more than $4,431,000 in fiscal
year 2018 and $4,431,000 in fiscal year 2019
may be expended on full-time equivalent
positions, totaling no more than 37.3 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2018 and
37.3 full-time equivalent positions in fiscal
year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (b) $642,000 each year is for health insurance
rate review staffing.
new text end

new text begin (c) $412,000 each year is for actuarial work
to prepare for implementation of
principle-based reserves.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 7,242,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 7,242,000
new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16A.285, the Public Utilities
Commission and its members must not allow
transfers of money appropriated in this section
between divisions or programs of the Public
Utilities Commission.
new text end

new text begin (b) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, the Public
Utilities Commission and its members must
not allow billing between divisions or
programs within the Public Utilities
Commission, or otherwise use any "Internal
Billing Expenditures."
new text end

new text begin (c) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes,
section 16B.37, subdivision 4, and section
471.59, or any other law to the contrary,
except for work performed by MN.IT, under
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 16E, the Public
Utilities Commission and its members must
not allow billing or transfers between other
executive branch agencies or departments and
the Public Utilities Commission.
new text end

new text begin (d) Of the amount appropriated in this section,
no more than $6,072,000 in fiscal year 2018
and $6,072,000 in fiscal year 2019 may be
expended on full-time equivalent positions,
totaling no more than 55 full-time equivalent
positions in fiscal year 2018 and 55 full-time
equivalent positions in fiscal year 2019.
new text end

new text begin (e) $21,000 each year is for the purposes of
Minnesota Statutes, section 237.045.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 7,450,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 0
new text end

new text begin (a) $300,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the city of New Trier to replace water
infrastructure under Hogan Avenue, including
related road reconstruction, and to acquire land
for predesign, design, and construction of a
storm water pond that will be colocated with
the pond of the new subdivision. This
appropriation does not require a nonstate
contribution.
new text end

new text begin (b) $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a
grant for land acquisition, design, engineering,
and construction of facilities and infrastructure
necessary for Phase 3 of the Lewis and Clark
Regional Water System project. Phase 3
includes extension of the project from the
Lincoln-Pipestone Rural Water System
connection near Adrian to Worthington,
construction of a reservoir in Nobles County
and a meter building in Worthington, and
acquisition and installation of a supervisory
control and data acquisition system.
new text end

new text begin (c) $1,200,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the Clear Lake-Clearwater Sewer Authority
to remove and replace the existing wastewater
treatment facility. This project is intended to
prevent the discharge of phosphorus into the
Mississippi River. This appropriation is not
available until the commissioner of
management and budget determines that at
least $200,000 is committed to the project
from nonstate sources and the authority has
applied for at least two grants to offset the
cost. An amount equal to any grant money
received by the authority must be returned to
the general fund.
new text end

new text begin (d) $1,200,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a
grant to the Ramsey/Washington Recycling
and Energy Board to design, construct, and
equip capital improvements to the
Ramsey/Washington Recycling and Energy
Center in Newport.
new text end

new text begin (e) $750,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the city of Cold Spring to acquire land,
predesign, design, engineer, construct, furnish,
and equip water infrastructure, including
drilling new wells, a water treatment plant,
and piping for water distribution.
new text end

new text begin (f) $500,000 in fiscal year 2018 is for a grant
to the Big Lake Area Sanitary District to
construct a pressure sewer system and force
main to convey sewage to the Western Lake
Superior Sanitary District connection in the
city of Cloquet. This appropriation is in
addition to the appropriation in Laws 2014,
chapter 294, article 1, section 22, subdivision
4.
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 1,500,000
new text end

new text begin $
new text end

new text begin 0
new text end

new text begin This appropriation is from the energy fund
account in the special revenue fund established
in Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779,
subdivision 1, for grants for innovative energy
solutions on the Iron Range.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner of management and budget must transfer $500,000 in fiscal year
2018 and $3,500,000 in fiscal year 2019 from the general fund to the energy fund account
in the special revenue fund established in Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision
1.
new text end

new text begin All unspent funds, estimated to be $350,000, appropriated for the film production jobs
program under Minnesota Statutes, section 116U.26, under Laws 2016, chapter 189, article
7, section 2, subdivision 2, are canceled to the general fund the day following final enactment
of this section.
new text end

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

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 175.45, is amended to read:

The commissioner of labor and industry shall new text begin convene
industry representatives, new text end identify new text begin occupational new text end competency standards deleted text begin for dual trainingdeleted text end new text begin , and
provide technical assistance to develop dual-training programsnew text end . deleted text begin The goal of dual training
is to provide employees of an employer with training to acquire competencies that the
employer requires.deleted text end The new text begin competency new text end standards shall be identified for employment in
occupations in advanced manufacturing, health care services, information technology, and
agriculture. Competency standards are not rules and are exempt from the rulemaking
provisions of chapter 14, and the provisions in section 14.386 concerning exempt rules do
not apply.

For purposes of this section,
new text begin the following terms have the meanings given them:
new text end

new text begin (1) new text end "competency standards" means the specific knowledge and skills necessary for a
particular occupationdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (2) "dual-training program" means an employment-based earn-as-you-learn program
where the trainee is employed by a participating employer and receives structured on-the-job
training and technical instruction in accordance with the competency standards.
new text end

In identifying competency
standards, the commissioner shall consult with the commissioner of the Office of Higher
Education and the commissioner of employment and economic development and convene
recognized industry experts, representative employers, higher education institutions,
representatives of the disabled community, and representatives of labor to assist in identifying
credible competency standards. Competency standards must be consistent with, to the extent
available and practical, recognized international and national standards.

The commissioner shall:

(1) new text begin convene industry representatives to identify, develop, and implement dual-training
programs;
new text end

new text begin (2) new text end identify competency standards for deleted text begin entry leveldeleted text end new text begin entry-levelnew text end and higher skill levels;

deleted text begin (2)deleted text end new text begin (3)new text end verify the competency standards and skill levels and their transferability by subject
matter expert representatives of each respective industry;

deleted text begin (3)deleted text end new text begin (4)new text end develop models for Minnesota educational institutions to engage in providing
education and training to meet the competency standards established;

deleted text begin (4)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end encourage participation by employers and labor in the new text begin competency new text end standard
identification process for occupations in their industry; deleted text begin and
deleted text end

deleted text begin (5)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end align deleted text begin dual training competency standardsdeleted text end new text begin dual-training programsnew text end with other
workforce initiativesdeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ; and
new text end

new text begin (7) provide technical assistance to develop dual-training programs.
new text end

The commissioner must communicate identified competency
standards to the commissioner of the Office of Higher Education for the purpose of the deleted text begin dual
trainingdeleted text end new text begin dual-trainingnew text end competency grant program under section 136A.246. The commissioner
of labor and industry shall maintain the competency standards on the department's Web
site.

new text begin The commissioner shall
approve youth skills training programs established for the purpose of providing work-based
skills training for student learners ages 16 and older.
new text end

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

new text begin (b) "School district" means a school district or charter school.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Local partnership" means a school district, nonpublic school, intermediate school
district, or postsecondary institution, in partnership with other school districts, nonpublic
schools, intermediate school districts, postsecondary institutions, workforce development
authorities, economic development authorities, nonprofit organizations, labor unions, or
individuals who have an agreement with one or more local employers to be responsible for
implementing and coordinating a local youth skills training program.
new text end

new text begin (d) "Student learner" means a student who is both enrolled in a course of study at a public
or nonpublic school to obtain related instruction for academic credit and is employed under
a written agreement to obtain on-the-job skills training under a youth skills training program
approved under this section.
new text end

new text begin (e) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor and industry.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) approve youth skills training programs in high growth, high demand occupations
that provide:
new text end

new text begin (i) that the work of the student learner in the occupations declared particularly hazardous
shall be incidental to the training;
new text end

new text begin (ii) that the work shall be intermittent and for short periods of time, and under the direct
and close supervision of a qualified and experienced person;
new text end

new text begin (iii) that safety instruction shall be provided to the student learner and may be given by
the school and correlated by the employer with on-the-job training;
new text end

new text begin (iv) a schedule of organized and progressive work processes to be performed on the job;
new text end

new text begin (v) a schedule of wage rates in compliance with section 177.24; and
new text end

new text begin (vi) whether the student learner will obtain secondary school academic credit,
postsecondary credit, or both, for the training program;
new text end

new text begin (2) approve occupations and maintain a list of approved occupations for programs under
this section;
new text end

new text begin (3) work with individuals representing industry and labor to develop new youth skills
training programs;
new text end

new text begin (4) develop model program guides;
new text end

new text begin (5) monitor youth skills training programs;
new text end

new text begin (6) provide technical assistance to local partnership grantees;
new text end

new text begin (7) work with providers to identify paths for receiving postsecondary credit for
participation in the youth skills training program; and
new text end

new text begin (8) approve other activities as necessary to implement the program.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner shall collaborate with stakeholders, including, but not limited to,
representatives of secondary school institutions, career and technical education instructors,
postsecondary institutions, businesses, and labor, in developing youth skills training
programs, and identifying and approving occupations and competencies for youth skills
training programs.
new text end

new text begin Each student learner shall sign a written training agreement
on a form prescribed by the commissioner. Each agreement shall contain the name of the
student learner, and be signed by the employer, the school coordinator or administrator, and
the student learner, or if the student learner is a minor, by the student's parent or legal
guardian. Copies of each agreement shall be kept on file by both the school and the employer.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner may grant exemptions from the
provisions of chapter 181A for student learners participating in youth skills training programs
approved by the commissioner under this section. The approval of a youth skills training
program will be reviewed annually. The approval of a youth skills training program may
be revoked at any time if the commissioner finds that:
new text end

new text begin (1) all provisions of subdivision 3 have not been met in the previous year; or
new text end

new text begin (2) reasonable precautions have not been observed for the safety of minors.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall maintain and annually update a list of occupations and tasks suitable
for student learners in compliance with federal law.
new text end

new text begin (a) For the purpose of computing state
aids for the enrolling school district, the hours a student learner participates in a youth skills
training program under this section must be counted in the student's hours of average daily
membership under section 126C.05.
new text end

new text begin (b) Educational expenses for a participating student learner must be included in the
enrolling district's career and technical revenue as provided under section 124D.4531.
new text end

new text begin A school district may grant academic credit to student learners
participating in youth skills training programs under this section in accordance with local
requirements.
new text end

new text begin A postsecondary institution may award postsecondary
credit to a student learner who successfully completes a youth skills training program.
new text end

new text begin A youth skills training program shall qualify
as a work-based learning program if it meets requirements for a career and technical education
program and is supervised by a qualified teacher with appropriate licensure for a work-based
learning teacher-coordinator.
new text end

new text begin Unless otherwise required for a work-based learning
program, a youth skills training program may be supervised by a qualified teacher or by an
administrator as determined by the school district.
new text end

new text begin (a) This section shall not affect programs
under section 124D.47.
new text end

new text begin (b) A registered apprenticeship program governed by chapter 178 may grant credit
toward the completion of a registered apprenticeship for the successful completion of a
youth skills training program under this section.
new text end

new text begin The following outcomes are expected of a local youth skills training
program:
new text end

new text begin (1) at least 80 percent of the student learners who participate in a youth skills training
program receive a high school diploma when eligible on completion of the training program;
and
new text end

new text begin (2) at least 60 percent of the student learners who participate in a youth skills training
program receive a recognized credential on completion of the training program.
new text end

new text begin (a) By February 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, the commissioner
shall report on the activity and outcomes of the program for the preceding fiscal year to the
chairs of the legislative committees with jurisdiction over jobs and economic growth policy
and finance. At a minimum, the report must include:
new text end

new text begin (1) the number of student learners who commenced the training program and the number
who completed the training program; and
new text end

new text begin (2) recommendations, if any, for changes to the program.
new text end

new text begin (b) The initial report shall include a detailed description of the differences between the
state and federal systems in child safety standards.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.092, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

(a) The license fee for each license is
the base license fee plus any applicable board fee, continuing education fee, and contractor
recovery fund fee and additional assessment, as set forth in this subdivision.

(b) For purposes of this section, "license duration" means the number of years for which
the license is issued except that if the initial license is not issued for a whole number of
years, the license duration shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

(c) The base license fee shall depend on whether the license is classified as an entry
level, master, journeyman, or business license, and on the license duration. The base license
fee shall be:

License Classification	License Duration
	1 year	2 years
Entry level	$10	$20
Journeyworker	$20	$40
Master	$40	$80
Business		$180

(d) If there is a continuing education requirement for renewal of the license, then a
continuing education fee must be included in the renewal license fee. The continuing
education fee for all license classifications shall be: $10 if the renewal license duration is
one year; and $20 if the renewal license duration is two years.

(e) If the license is issued under sections 326B.31 to 326B.59 or 326B.90 to 326B.925,
then a board fee must be included in the license fee and the renewal license fee. The board
fee for all license classifications shall be: $4 if the license duration is one year; and $8 if
the license duration is two years.

(f) If the application is for the renewal of a license issued under sections 326B.802 to
326B.885, then the contractor recovery fund fee required under section 326B.89, subdivision
3, and any additional assessment required under section 326B.89, subdivision 16, must be
included in the license renewal fee.

(g) Notwithstanding the fee amounts described in paragraphs (c) to (f), for the period
July 1, deleted text begin 2015deleted text end new text begin 2017new text end , through deleted text begin June 30, 2017deleted text end new text begin September 30, 2021new text end , the following fees apply:

License Classification	License Duration
	1 year	2 years
Entry level	$10	$20
Journeyworker	$15	deleted text begin $35 deleted text end new text begin $30 new text end
Master	$30	deleted text begin $75 deleted text end new text begin $60 new text end
Business		deleted text begin $160 deleted text end new text begin $120 new text end

If there is a continuing education requirement for renewal of the license, then a continuing
education fee must be included in the renewal license fee. The continuing education fee for
all license classifications shall be $5.

new text begin For purposes of this section, "place of public accommodation"
means a publicly or privately owned facility that is designed for occupancy by 200 or more
people and includes a sports or entertainment arena, stadium, theater, community or
convention hall, special event center, indoor amusement facility or water park, or swimming
pool.
new text end

new text begin Construction, additions, and alterations to a place of public
accommodation must be designed and constructed to comply with the State Building Code.
new text end

new text begin In a municipality that has not adopted the code by ordinance
under section 326B.121, subdivision 2, the commissioner shall enforce this section in
accordance with section 326B.107, subdivision 1.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.153, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) Fees for building permits submitted as required
in section deleted text begin 326B.106deleted text end new text begin 326B.107new text end include:

(1) the fee as set forth in the fee schedule in paragraph (b) or as adopted by a municipality;
and

(2) the surcharge required by section 326B.148.

(b) The total valuation and fee schedule is:

(1) $1 to $500, deleted text begin $29.50deleted text end new text begin $21new text end ;

(2) $501 to $2,000, deleted text begin $28deleted text end new text begin $21new text end for the first $500 plus deleted text begin $3.70deleted text end new text begin $2.75new text end for each additional $100
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000;

(3) $2,001 to $25,000, deleted text begin $83.50deleted text end new text begin $62.25new text end for the first $2,000 plus deleted text begin $16.55deleted text end new text begin $12.50new text end for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000;

(4) $25,001 to $50,000, deleted text begin $464.15deleted text end new text begin $349.75new text end for the first $25,000 plus deleted text begin $12deleted text end new text begin $9new text end for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000;

(5) $50,001 to $100,000, deleted text begin $764.15deleted text end new text begin $574.75new text end for the first $50,000 plus deleted text begin $8.45deleted text end new text begin $6.25new text end for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000;

(6) $100,001 to $500,000, deleted text begin $1,186.65deleted text end new text begin $887.25new text end for the first $100,000 plus deleted text begin $6.75deleted text end new text begin $5new text end for
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000;

(7) $500,001 to $1,000,000, deleted text begin $3,886.65deleted text end new text begin $2,887.25new text end for the first $500,000 plus deleted text begin $5.50deleted text end new text begin $4.25new text end
for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000; and

(8) $1,000,001 and up, deleted text begin $6,636.65deleted text end new text begin $5,012.25new text end for the first $1,000,000 plus deleted text begin $4.50deleted text end new text begin $2.75new text end
for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.

(1) inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge two hours), $63.25
per hour;

(2) reinspection fees, $63.25 per hour;

(3) inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge one-half
hour), $63.25 per hour; and

(4) additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans
(minimum charge one-half hour), $63.25 per hour.

(d) If the actual hourly cost to the jurisdiction under paragraph (c) is greater than $63.25,
then the greater rate shall be paid. Hourly cost includes supervision, overhead, equipment,
hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees involved.

new text begin Paragraph (a) is effective July 1, 2017. Paragraph (b) is effective
July 1, 2017, and the amendments to it expire October 1, 2021.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.37, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) The inspection fee for the installation of a wind
turbine is:
new text end

new text begin (1) zero watts to and including 100,000 watts, $80;
new text end

new text begin (2) 100,001 watts to and including 500,000 watts, $105;
new text end

new text begin (3) 500,001 watts to and including 1,000,000 watts, $120;
new text end

new text begin (4) 1,000,001 watts to and including 1,500,000 watts, $125;
new text end

new text begin (5) 1,500,001 watts to and including 2,000,000 watts, $130;
new text end

new text begin (6) 2,000,001 watts to and including 3,000,000 watts, $145; and
new text end

new text begin (7) 3,000,001 watts and larger, $160.
new text end

new text begin (b) For the purpose of paragraph (a), the watt rating is the total estimated alternating
current energy output of one individual wind turbine.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.37, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) The inspection fee for the installation of a
solar photovoltaic system is:
new text end

new text begin (1) zero watts to and including 5,000 watts, $60;
new text end

new text begin (2) 5,001 watts to and including 10,000 watts, $100;
new text end

new text begin (3) 10,001 watts to and including 20,000 watts, $150;
new text end

new text begin (4) 20,001 watts to and including 30,000 watts, $200;
new text end

new text begin (5) 30,001 watts to and including 40,000 watts, $250;
new text end

new text begin (6) 40,001 watts to and including 1,000,000 watts, $250, and $25 for each additional
10,000 watts over 40,000 watts;
new text end

new text begin (7) 1,000,001 watts to 5,000,000 watts, $2,650, and $15 for each additional 10,000 watts
over 1,000,000 watts; and
new text end

new text begin (8) 5,000,001 watts and larger, $8,650, and $10 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 estimated alternating
current energy output of the solar photovoltaic system.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.435, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

(a) The board shall have the power
to:

(1) elect its chair, vice-chair, and secretary;

(2) adopt bylaws that specify the duties of its officers, the meeting dates of the board,
and containing such other provisions as may be useful and necessary for the efficient conduct
of the business of the board;

(3) adopt the Plumbing Code that must be followed in this state and any Plumbing Code
amendments thereto. The Plumbing Code shall include the minimum standards described
in sections 326B.43, subdivision 1, and 326B.52, subdivision 1. The board shall adopt the
Plumbing Code and any amendments thereto pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in
subdivision 6, paragraphs (b), (c), and (d);

(4) review requests for final interpretations and issue final interpretations as provided
in section 326B.127, subdivision 5;

(5) adopt rules that regulate the licensure, certification, or registration of plumbing
contractors, journeymen, unlicensed individuals, master plumbers, restricted master plumbers,
restricted journeymen, restricted plumbing contractors, backflow prevention rebuilders and
testers, water conditioning contractors, and water conditioning installers, and other persons
engaged in the design, installation, and alteration of plumbing systems or engaged in or
working at the business of water conditioning installation or service, or engaged in or
working at the business of medical gas system installation, maintenance, or repair, except
for those individuals licensed under section 326.02, subdivisions 2 and 3. The board shall
adopt these rules pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in subdivision 6, paragraphs (e)
and (f);

(6) adopt rules that regulate continuing education for individuals licensed as master
plumbers, journeyman plumbers, restricted master plumbers, restricted journeyman plumbers,
new text begin registered unlicensed individuals, new text end water conditioning deleted text begin contractorsdeleted text end new text begin mastersnew text end , and water
conditioning deleted text begin installersdeleted text end new text begin journeymennew text end , and for individuals certified under sections 326B.437
and 326B.438. The board shall adopt these rules pursuant to chapter 14 and as provided in
subdivision 6, paragraphs (e) and (f);

(7) refer complaints or other communications to the commissioner, whether oral or
written, as provided in subdivision 8, that allege or imply a violation of a statute, rule, or
order that the commissioner has the authority to enforce pertaining to code compliance,
licensure, or an offering to perform or performance of unlicensed plumbing services;

(8) approve per diem and expenses deemed necessary for its members as provided in
subdivision 3;

(9) approve license reciprocity agreements;

(10) select from its members individuals to serve on any other state advisory council,
board, or committee; and

(11) recommend the fees for licenses, registrations, and certifications.

Except for the powers granted to the Plumbing Board, the Board of Electricity, and the
Board of High Pressure Piping Systems, the commissioner of labor and industry shall
administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant
thereto.

(b) The board shall comply with section 15.0597, subdivisions 2 and 4.

(c) The commissioner shall coordinate the board's rulemaking and recommendations
with the recommendations and rulemaking conducted by the other boards created pursuant
to this chapter. The commissioner shall provide staff support to the board. The support
includes professional, legal, technical, and clerical staff necessary to perform rulemaking
and other duties assigned to the board. The commissioner of labor and industry shall supply
necessary office space and supplies to assist the board in its duties.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.50, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

"Water conditioning installation" means the
installation of appliances, appurtenances, and fixtures designed to treat water so as to alter,
modify, add or remove mineral, chemical or bacterial content, said installation to be made
in a water distribution system servingnew text begin :
new text end

new text begin (1)new text end a single family residential unit, which has been initially established by a licensed
plumber, and does not involve a direct connection without an air gap to a soil or waste pipedeleted text begin .deleted text end new text begin ;
or
new text end

new text begin (2) a multifamily or nonresidential building, where the plumbing installation has been
initially established by a licensed plumber. Isolation valves shall be required for all water
conditioning installations and shall be readily accessible. Water conditioning installation
does not include:
new text end

new text begin (i) a valve that allows isolation of the water conditioning installation;
new text end

new text begin (ii) piping greater than two-inch nominal pipe size; or
new text end

new text begin (iii) a direct connection without an air gap to a soil or waste pipe.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.50, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Direct supervision," with respect to direct supervision of
a registered unlicensed individual, means that:
new text end

new text begin (1) at all times while the registered unlicensed individual is performing water conditioning
installation work, a direct supervisor is present at the location where the registered unlicensed
individual is working;
new text end

new text begin (2) the direct supervisor is physically present and immediately available to the registered
unlicensed individual at all times for assistance and direction;
new text end

new text begin (3) any form of electronic supervision does not meet the requirement of being physically
present;
new text end

new text begin (4) the direct supervisor reviews the water conditioning installation work performed by
the registered unlicensed individual before the water conditioning installation is operated;
and
new text end

new text begin (5) the direct supervisor determines that all water conditioning installation work
performed by the registered unlicensed individual is performed in compliance with sections
326B.50 to 326B.59, all rules adopted under these sections, the Minnesota Plumbing Code,
and all orders issued under section 326B.082.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.50, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Direct supervisor" means a master plumber, journeyman
plumber, restricted master plumber, restricted journeyman plumber, water conditioning
master, or water conditioning journeyman responsible for providing direct supervision of
a registered unlicensed individual.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.55, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

(a) A water conditioning master license shall be
issued only to an individual who has demonstrated skill in planning, superintending, deleted text begin anddeleted text end
servicingnew text begin , and installingnew text end water conditioning installations, and has successfully passed the
examination for water conditioning masters. A water conditioning journeyman license shall
only be issued to an individual other than a water conditioning master who has demonstrated
practical knowledge of water conditioning installation, and has successfully passed the
examination for water conditioning journeymen. A water conditioning journeyman must
successfully pass the examination for water conditioning masters before being licensed as
a water conditioning master.

(b) Each water conditioning contractor must designate a responsible licensed master
plumber or a responsible licensed water conditioning master, who shall be responsible for
the performance of all water conditioning installation and servicing in accordance with the
requirements of sections 326B.50 to 326B.59, all rules adopted under sections 326B.50 to
326B.59, the Minnesota Plumbing Code, and all orders issued under section 326B.082. If
the water conditioning contractor is an individual or sole proprietorship, the responsible
licensed master must be the individual, proprietor, or managing employee. If the water
conditioning contractor is a partnership, the responsible licensed master must be a general
partner or managing employee. If the water conditioning contractor is a limited liability
company, the responsible licensed master must be a chief manager or managing employee.
If the water conditioning contractor is a corporation, the responsible licensed master must
be an officer or managing employee. If the responsible licensed master is a managing
employee, the responsible licensed master must be actively engaged in performing water
conditioning work on behalf of the water conditioning contractor and cannot be employed
in any capacity as a water conditioning master or water conditioning journeyman for any
other water conditioning contractor. An individual must not be the responsible licensed
master for more than one water conditioning contractor.

(c) All applications and renewals for water conditioning contractor licenses shall include
a verified statement that the applicant or licensee has complied with paragraph (b).

(d) Each application and renewal for a water conditioning master license, water
conditioning journeyman license, or a water conditioning contractor license shall be
accompanied by all fees required by section 326B.092.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.55, subdivision 4, is amended to read:

(a) A plumber's apprentice who is registered under
section 326B.47 is authorized to assist in water conditioning installation and water
conditioning servicing only while under the direct supervision of a master plumber,
journeyman plumber, new text begin restricted master plumber, restricted journeyman plumber, new text end water
conditioning master, or water conditioning journeyman. The master or journeyman is
responsible for ensuring that all water conditioning work performed by the plumber's
apprentice complies with the plumbing code and rules adopted under sections 326B.50 to
326B.59. The supervising master or journeyman must be licensed and must be employed
by the same employer as the plumber's apprentice. Licensed individuals shall not permit
plumber's apprentices to perform water conditioning work except under the direct supervision
of an individual actually licensed to perform such work. Plumber's apprentices shall not
supervise the performance of plumbing work or make assignments of plumbing work to
unlicensed individuals.

(b) Water conditioning contractors employing plumber's apprentices to perform water
conditioning work shall maintain records establishing compliance with this subdivision that
shall identify all plumber's apprentices performing water conditioning work, and shall permit
the department to examine and copy all such records.

new text begin (a) All unlicensed individuals
engaged in water conditioning installation must be registered under subdivision 3.
new text end

new text begin (b) A registered unlicensed individual is authorized to assist in water conditioning
installations in a single family residential unit only when a master plumber, journeyman
plumber, restricted master plumber, restricted journeyman plumber, water conditioning
master, or water conditioning journeyman is available and responsible for ensuring that all
water conditioning installation work performed by the unlicensed individual complies with
the applicable provisions of the plumbing and water conditioning codes and rules adopted
pursuant to such codes. For all other water conditioning installation work, the registered
unlicensed individual must be under the direct supervision of a responsible licensed water
conditioning master.
new text end

new text begin (c) Water conditioning contractors employing registered unlicensed individuals to perform
water conditioning installation work shall maintain records establishing compliance with
this subdivision that shall identify all unlicensed individuals performing water conditioning
installations, and shall permit the department to examine and copy all such records.
new text end

new text begin A registered unlicensed individual who has completed
875 hours of practical water conditioning installation, servicing, and training is eligible to
take the water conditioning journeyman examination. Up to 100 hours of practical water
conditioning installation and servicing experience prior to becoming a registered unlicensed
individual may be applied to the practical experience requirement. However, none of this
practical experience may be applied if the unlicensed individual did not have any practical
experience in the 12-month period immediately prior to becoming a registered unlicensed
individual.
new text end

new text begin An unlicensed individual may register by
completing and submitting to the commissioner an application form provided by the
commissioner, with all fees required by section 326B.58. A completed application form
must state the date, the individual's age, schooling, previous experience and employer, and
other information required by the commissioner. The plumbing board may prescribe rules,
not inconsistent with this section, for the registration of unlicensed individuals. Applications
for initial registration may be submitted at any time. Registration must be renewed annually
and shall be for the period from July 1 of each year to June 30 of the following year.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.805, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Except as provided in subdivision 6, no persons required to be
licensed by subdivision 1 may act or hold themselves out as a residential building contractor,
residential remodeler, residential roofer, or manufactured home installer for compensation
without a license issued by the commissioner.new text begin Unlicensed residential building contractor,
residential remodeler, or residential roofer activity is a gross misdemeanor.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.89, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

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

(b) "Gross annual receipts" means the total amount derived from residential contracting
or residential remodeling activities, regardless of where the activities are performed, and
must not be reduced by costs of goods sold, expenses, losses, or any other amount.

(d) "Residential real estate" means a new or existing building constructed for habitation
by one to four families, and includes detached garagesnew text begin intended for storage of vehicles
associated with the residential real estatenew text end .

(e) "Fund" means the contractor recovery fund.

(f) "Owner" when used in connection with real property, means a person who has any
legal or equitable interest in real property and includes a condominium or townhome
association that owns common property located in a condominium building or townhome
building or an associated detached garage. Owner does not include any real estate developer
or any owner using, or intending to use, the property for a business purpose and not as
owner-occupied residential real estate.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.89, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

The commissioner shall not pay compensation from the
fund to an owner or a lessee in an amount greater than $75,000 per licensee. The
commissioner shall not pay compensation from the fund to owners and lessees in an amount
that totals more than deleted text begin $150,000deleted text end new text begin $300,000new text end per licensee. The commissioner shall only pay
compensation from the fund for a final judgment that is based on a contract directly between
the licensee and the homeowner or lessee that was entered into prior to the cause of action
and that requires licensure as a residential building contractor or residential remodeler.

Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 5, subdivision 2, is
amended to read:

15,226,000

17,782,000

This appropriation is from the workers'
compensation fund.

$4,000,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $6,000,000
in fiscal year 2017 are for workers'
compensation system upgradesnew text begin and are
available through June 30, 2021new text end . The base
appropriation for this purpose is $3,000,000
in fiscal year 2018 and $3,000,000 in fiscal
year 2019. The base appropriation for fiscal
year 2020 and beyond is zero.

This appropriation includes funds for
information technology project services and
support subject to the provisions of Minnesota
Statutes, section 16E.0466. Any ongoing
information technology costs will be
incorporated into the service level agreement
and will be paid to the Office of MN.IT
Services by the commissioner of labor and
industry under the rates and mechanism
specified in that agreement.

new text begin The commissioner of labor and industry shall amend Minnesota Rules, part 1309.0313,
IRC sections R313.1 to R313.3, to establish that one- and two-family dwellings and two-unit
townhouses are not required to have installed automatic fire sprinkler systems. The
commissioner may use the exempt provisions of Minnesota Statutes, section 14.386, except
that paragraph (b) shall not apply.
new text end

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

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 326B.89, subdivision 14, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.01, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner shall organize the
department as provided in section 15.06.

(b) The commissioner may establish divisions and offices within the department. The
commissioner may employ deleted text begin fourdeleted text end new text begin onenew text end deputy deleted text begin commissionersdeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end in the unclassified
service.

(1) employ assistants and other officers, employees, and agents that the commissioner
considers necessary to discharge the functions of the commissioner's office;

(2) define the duties of the officers, employees, and agents, and delegate to them any of
the commissioner's powers, duties, and responsibilities, subject to the commissioner's control
and under conditions prescribed by the commissioner.

(d) The commissioner shall ensure that there are at least three employment and economic
development officers in state offices in nonmetropolitan areas of the state who will work
with local units of government on developing local employment and economic development.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.013, is amended to read:

(a) The commissioner shall conduct an annual cost-of-living study in Minnesota. The
study shall include:

(1) a calculation of the statewide basic needs cost of living, new text begin including reasonable
retirement and long-term care savings, new text end adjusted for family size;

(2) a calculation of the basic needs cost of living,new text begin including reasonable retirement and
long-term care savings,new text end adjusted for family size, for each county;

(3) an analysis of statewide and county cost-of-living data, employment data, and job
vacancy data; and

(4) recommendations to aid in the assessment of employment and economic development
planning needs throughout the state.

(b) The commissioner shall report on the cost-of-living study and recommendations by
February 1 of each year to the governor and to the chairs of the standing committees of the
house of representatives and the senate having jurisdiction over employment and economic
development issues.

new text begin (a) A rural policy and development center fund is established as an account in the special
revenue fund in the state treasury. The commissioner of management and budget shall credit
to the account the amounts authorized under this section and appropriations and transfers
to the account. The State Board of Investment shall ensure that account money is invested
under section 11A.24. All money earned by the account must be credited to the account.
The principal of the account and any unexpended earnings must be invested and reinvested
by the State Board of Investment.
new text end

new text begin (b) Gifts and donations, including land or interests in land, may be made to the account.
Noncash gifts and donations must be disposed of for cash as soon as the board prudently
can maximize the value of the gift or donation. Gifts and donations of marketable securities
may be held or be disposed of for cash at the option of the board. The cash receipts of gifts
and donations of cash or capital assets and marketable securities disposed of for cash must
be credited immediately to the principal of the account. The value of marketable securities
at the time the gift or donation is made must be credited to the principal of the account and
any earnings from the marketable securities are earnings of the account. The earnings in
the account are annually appropriated to the board of the Center for Rural Policy and
Development to carry out the duties of the center.
new text end

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

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

new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic development.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Feed" means pelletized material produced from agricultural sources.
new text end

new text begin (a) A facility eligible for payment under this section must acquire
at least 80 percent of feed from Minnesota. The facility must be located in Minnesota, must
begin production at a specific location by June 30, 2025, and must not begin production
before July 1, 2019. Eligible facilities include existing companies and facilities that are
adding shrimp production capacity, or retrofitting existing capacity, as well as new companies
and facilities. Eligible shrimp production facilities must produce at least 25,000 pounds of
shrimp each quarter.
new text end

new text begin (b) No payments shall be made for shrimp production that occurs after June 30, 2028,
for those eligible producers under paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (c) An eligible producer of shrimp shall not transfer the producer's eligibility for payments
under this section to a facility at a different location.
new text end

new text begin (d) A producer that ceases production for any reason is ineligible to receive payments
under this section until the producer resumes production.
new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner shall make payments to
eligible producers of shrimp. The amount of the payment for each eligible producer's
quarterly production is 69 cents per pound of shrimp produced at a specific location for
three years after the start of production.
new text end

new text begin (b) Total payments under this section to an eligible shrimp producer in a quarter may
not exceed the amount necessary for 2,000,000 pounds of shrimp produced. Total payments
under this section to all eligible shrimp producers in a quarter may not exceed $1,250,000.
If the total amount for which all shrimp producers are eligible in a quarter exceeds the
amount available for payments, the commissioner shall award payments on a pro rata basis
within the limits of available funding.
new text end

new text begin (c) For purposes of this section, an entity that holds a controlling interest in more than
one shrimp facility is considered a single eligible producer.
new text end

new text begin (a) By the last day of October, January, April, and July, each eligible
shrimp producer shall file a claim for payment for shrimp production during the preceding
three calendar months. An eligible shrimp producer that files a claim under this subdivision
shall include a statement of the eligible producer's total pounds of shrimp produced during
the quarter covered by the claim. For each claim and statement of total pounds of shrimp
filed under this subdivision, the pounds of shrimp produced must be examined by a certified
public accounting firm with a valid permit to practice under chapter 326A, in accordance
with Statements on Standards for Attestation Engagements established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner must issue payments by November 15, February 15, May 15, and
August 15. A separate payment must be made for each claim filed.
new text end

new text begin By January 15 each year, the commissioner shall report on the program
under this section to the legislative committees with jurisdiction over agricultural policy
and finance and economic development. The report shall include information on production
and incentive expenditures under the program.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective beginning July 1, 2019.
new text end

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

new text begin (b) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of employment and economic development.
new text end

new text begin (c) "Community initiative" means a nonprofit organization which provides services to
central Minnesota communities of color in one or more of the program areas listed in
subdivision 4, paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (d) "Foundation" means the Central Minnesota Community Foundation.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner shall establish a central Minnesota
opportunity grant program, administered by the foundation, to identify and support
community initiatives in the St. Cloud area that enhance long-term economic self-sufficiency
by improving education, housing, and economic outcomes for central Minnesota communities
of color.
new text end

new text begin The commissioner
shall award all grant funds to the foundation, which shall administer the central Minnesota
opportunity grant program. The foundation may use up to five percent of grant funds for
administrative costs.
new text end

new text begin (a) The foundation must award funds through
a competitive grant process to community initiatives that will provide services, either alone
or in partnership with another nonprofit organization, in one or more of the following areas:
new text end

new text begin (1) economic development, including but not limited to programs to foster
entrepreneurship or small business development;
new text end

new text begin (2) education, including but not limited to programs to encourage civic engagement or
provide youth after-school or recreation programs; or
new text end

new text begin (3) housing, including but not limited to programs to prevent and respond to homelessness
or to provide access to loans or grants for housing stability and affordability.
new text end

new text begin (b) To receive grant funds, a community initiative must submit a written application to
the foundation, using a form developed by the foundation. This grant application must
include:
new text end

new text begin (1) a description of the activities that will be funded by the grant;
new text end

new text begin (2) an estimate of the cost of each grant activity;
new text end

new text begin (3) the total cost of the project;
new text end

new text begin (4) the sources and amounts of nonstate funds supplementing the grant;
new text end

new text begin (5) how the project aims to achieve stated outcomes in areas including improved job
training; workforce development; small business support; early childhood, kindergarten
through grade 12, and higher education achievement; and access to housing, including loans;
and
new text end

new text begin (6) any additional information requested by the foundation.
new text end

new text begin (c) In awarding grants under this subdivision, the foundation shall give weight to
applications from organizations that demonstrate:
new text end

new text begin (1) a history of successful provision of the services listed in paragraph (a); and
new text end

new text begin (2) a history of successful fund-raising from private sources for such services.
new text end

new text begin (d) In evaluating grant applications, the foundation shall not consider the composition
of a community initiative's governing board.
new text end

new text begin (e) Grant funds may be used by a community initiative for the following purposes:
new text end

new text begin (1) operating costs, including but not limited to staff, office space, computers, software,
and Web development and maintenance services;
new text end

new text begin (2) program costs;
new text end

new text begin (3) travel within Minnesota;
new text end

new text begin (4) consultants directly related to and necessary for delivering services listed in paragraph
(a); and
new text end

new text begin (5) capacity building.
new text end

new text begin By January 15, 2019, and each January 15 thereafter
through 2022, the commissioner must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority
members of the house of representatives and the senate committees with jurisdiction over
economic development that details the use of grant funds. This report must include data on
the number of individuals served and, to the extent practical, measures of progress toward
achieving the outcomes stated in subdivision 4, paragraph (b), clause (5).
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116L.17, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

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

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

(c) "Dislocated worker" means an individual who is a resident of Minnesota at the time
employment ceased or was working in the state at the time employment ceased and:

(1) has been permanently separated or has received a notice of permanent separation
from public or private sector employment and is eligible for or has exhausted entitlement
to unemployment benefits, and is unlikely to return to the previous industry or occupation;

(2) has been long-term unemployed and has limited opportunities for employment or
reemployment in the same or a similar occupation in the area in which the individual resides,
including older individuals who may have substantial barriers to employment by reason of
age;

(3) has been terminated or has received a notice of termination of employment as a result
of a plant closing or a substantial layoff at a plant, facility, or enterprise;

(4) has been self-employed, including farmers and ranchers, and is unemployed as a
result of general economic conditions in the community in which the individual resides or
because of natural disasters;

deleted text begin (5) MS 2011 Supp [Expired, 2011 c 84 art 3 s 1]
deleted text end

deleted text begin (6)deleted text end new text begin (5)new text end is a veteran as defined by section 197.447, has been discharged or released from
active duty under honorable conditions within the last 36 months, and (i) is unemployed or
(ii) is employed in a job verified to be below the skill level and earning capacity of the
veteran;

deleted text begin (7)deleted text end new text begin (6)new text end is an individual determined by the United States Department of Labor to be
covered by trade adjustment assistance under United States Code, title 19, sections 2271 to
2331, as amended; or

deleted text begin (8)deleted text end new text begin (7)new text end is a displaced homemaker. A "displaced homemaker" is an individual who has
spent a substantial number of years in the home providing homemaking service and (i) has
been dependent upon the financial support of another; and now due to divorce, separation,
death, or disability of that person, must find employment to self support; or (ii) derived the
substantial share of support from public assistance on account of dependents in the home
and no longer receives such support. To be eligible under this clause, the support must have
ceased while the worker resided in Minnesota.

new text begin For the purposes of this section, "dislocated worker" does not include an individual who
was an employee, at the time employment ceased, of a political committee, political fund,
principle campaign committee, or party unit, as those terms are used in chapter 10A, or an
organization required to file with the federal elections commission.
new text end

(d) "Eligible organization" means a state or local government unit, nonprofit organization,
community action agency, business organization or association, or labor organization.

(e) "Plant closing" means the announced or actual permanent shutdown of a single site
of employment, or one or more facilities or operating units within a single site of
employment.

(f) "Substantial layoff" means a permanent reduction in the workforce, which is not a
result of a plant closing, and which results in an employment loss at a single site of
employment during any 30-day period for at least 50 employees excluding those employees
that work less than 20 hours per week.

Laws 2014, chapter 312, article 2, section 14, as amended by Laws 2016, chapter
189, article 7, section 8, is amended to read:

(a) By June 30, 2015, if the commissioner of commerce determines on the basis of an
audit that there is an excess surplus in the assigned risk plan created under Minnesota
Statutes, section 79.252, the commissioner of management and budget shall transfer the
amount of the excess surplus, not to exceed $10,500,000, to the general fund. This transfer
occurs prior to any transfer under Minnesota Statutes, section 79.251, subdivision 1,
paragraph (a), clause (1). This is a onetime transfer.

(b) By June 30, 2015, and each year thereafter, if the commissioner of commerce
determines on the basis of an audit that there is an excess surplus in the assigned risk plan
created under Minnesota Statutes, section 79.252, the commissioner of management and
budget shall transfer the amount of the excess surplus, not to exceed $4,820,000 each year,
to the Minnesota minerals 21st century fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.423.
This transfer occurs prior to any transfer under Minnesota Statutes, section 79.251,
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1), but after the deleted text begin transferdeleted text end new text begin transfersnew text end authorized in deleted text begin paragraphdeleted text end new text begin
paragraphsnew text end (a)new text begin and (f)new text end . The total amount authorized for all transfers under this paragraph
must not exceed $24,100,000. This paragraph expires the day following the transfer in which
the total amount transferred under this paragraph to the Minnesota minerals 21st century
fund equals $24,100,000.

(c) By June 30, 2015, if the commissioner of commerce determines on the basis of an
audit that there is an excess surplus in the assigned risk plan created under Minnesota
Statutes, section 79.252, the commissioner of management and budget shall transfer the
amount of the excess surplus, not to exceed $4,820,000, to the general fund. This transfer
occurs prior to any transfer under Minnesota Statutes, section 79.251, subdivision 1,
paragraph (a), clause (1), but after any transfers authorized in paragraphs (a) and (b). If a
transfer occurs under this paragraph, the amount transferred is appropriated from the general
fund in fiscal year 2015 to the commissioner of labor and industry for the purposes of section
15. Both the transfer and appropriation under this paragraph are onetime.

(d) By June 30, 2016, if the commissioner of commerce determines on the basis of an
audit that there is an excess surplus in the assigned risk plan created under Minnesota
Statutes, section 79.252, the commissioner of management and budget shall transfer the
amount of the excess surplus, not to exceed $4,820,000, to the general fund. This transfer
occurs prior to any transfer under Minnesota Statutes, section 79.251, subdivision 1,
paragraph (a), clause (1), but after the transfers authorized in paragraphs (a) and (b). If a
transfer occurs under this paragraph, the amount transferred is appropriated from the general
fund in fiscal year 2016 to the commissioner of labor and industry for the purposes of section
15. Both the transfer and appropriation under this paragraph are onetime.

(e) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.28, the commissioner of
management and budget shall transfer to the general fund, any unencumbered or unexpended
balance of the appropriations under paragraphs (c) and (d) remaining on June 30, 2016, or
the date the commissioner of commerce determines that an excess surplus in the assigned
risk plan does not exist, whichever occurs earlier.

new text begin (f) By June 30, 2017, and each year thereafter, if the commissioner of commerce
determines on the basis of an audit that there is an excess surplus in the assigned risk plan
created under Minnesota Statutes, section 79.252, the commissioner of management and
budget shall transfer the amount of the excess surplus, not to exceed $2,000,000 each year,
to the rural policy and development center fund under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.4221.
This transfer occurs prior to any transfer under paragraph (b) or under Minnesota Statutes,
section 79.251, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (1). The total amount authorized for all
transfers under this paragraph must not exceed $2,000,000. This paragraph expires the day
following the transfer in which the total amount transferred under this paragraph to the rural
policy and development center fund equals $2,000,000.
new text end

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

Laws 2015, First Special Session chapter 1, article 1, section 2, subdivision 6, is
amended to read:

Appropriations by Fund
General	22,611,000	21,611,000
Workforce Development	7,830,000	7,830,000

(a) $10,800,000 each year is from the general
fund for the state's vocational rehabilitation
program under Minnesota Statutes, chapter
268A.

(b) $2,261,000 each year is from the general
fund for grants to centers for independent
living under Minnesota Statutes, section
268A.11.

(c) $5,745,000 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.

(d) $250,000 in fiscal year 2016 and $250,000
in fiscal year 2017 are for rate increases to
providers of extended employment services
for persons with severe disabilities under
Minnesota Statutes, section 268A.15. This
appropriation is added to the agency's base.

(e) $2,555,000 each year is from the general
fund for grants to programs that provide
employment support services to persons with
mental illness under Minnesota Statutes,
sections 268A.13 and 268A.14.

(f) $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-aged
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.

(g) $1,000,000 in fiscal year 2016 is for a
grant to Assistive Technology of Minnesota,
a statewide nonprofit organization that is
exclusively dedicated to the issues of access
to and the acquisition of assistive technology.
deleted text begin The purpose of the grant is to acquire assistive
technology and to work in tandem with
individuals using this technology to create
career pathsdeleted text end new text begin Assistive Technology of
Minnesota must use the funds to provide
low-interest loans to individuals of all ages
and types of disabilities to purchase assistive
technology and employment-related
equipmentnew text end . This is a onetime appropriation.

(h) For purposes of this subdivision,
Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc. is an
eligible provider of services for persons with
severe disabilities under Minnesota Statutes,
section 268A.15.

new text begin This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2015.
new text end

Laws 2016, chapter 189, article 7, section 46, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

To qualify for assistance under this section, a
business must:

(1) be located within one of the following municipalities surrounding Lake Mille Lacs:

(i) in Crow Wing County, the city of Garrison, township of Garrison, or township of
Roosevelt;

(ii) in Aitkin County, the township of Hazelton, township of Wealthwood, township of
Malmo, or township of Lakeside; or

(iii) in Mille Lacs County, the city of Isle, city of Wahkon, city of Onamia, township of
East Side, township of Isle Harbor, township of South Harbor, or township of Kathio;

(2) document a reduction of at least deleted text begin tendeleted text end new text begin fivenew text end percent in gross receipts in any two-year
period since 2010; and

(3) be a business in one of the following industries, as defined within the North American
Industry Classification System: accommodation, restaurants, bars, amusement and recreation,
food and beverages retail, sporting goods, miscellaneous retail, general retail, museums,
historical sites, health and personal care, gas station, general merchandise, business and
professional membership, movies, or nonstore retailer, as determined by Mille Lacs County
in consultation with the commissioner of employment and economic development.

Laws 2016, chapter 189, article 7, section 46, the effective date, is amended to
read:

This section, except for subdivision 4, is effective July 1, 2016,
and expires June 30, deleted text begin 2017deleted text end new text begin 2018new text end . Subdivision 4 is effective July 1, 2016, and expires on the
date the last loan is repaid or forgiven as provided under this section.

new text begin The Minnesota Design Center at the University of Minnesota
shall partner with relevant organizations in selected communities within greater Minnesota
to establish a pilot project for community design. The pilot project shall identify current
and future opportunities for rural development, create designs, seek funding from existing
sources, and assist with the implementation of economically, environmentally, and culturally
sensitive projects that respond to current community conditions, needs, capabilities, and
aspirations in support of the selected communities. For the purposes of this section, "greater
Minnesota" is limited to the following counties: Blue Earth, Brown, Dodge, Faribault,
Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Le Sueur, Martin, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Sibley,
Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, Watonwan, and Winona.
new text end

new text begin In order to be considered for inclusion in the pilot
project, communities with fewer than 12,000 residents within the counties listed in
subdivision 1 must submit a letter of interest to the Minnesota Design Center. The Minnesota
Design Center may choose up to ten communities for participation in the pilot project.
new text end

new text begin Among other activities, the Minnesota Design Center,
in partnership with relevant organizations within the selected communities, shall:
new text end

new text begin (1) assess community capacity to engage in design, development, and implementation;
new text end

new text begin (2) create community and project designs that respond to a community's culture and
needs, reinforce its identity as a special place, and support its future aspirations;
new text end

new text begin (3) create an implementation strategy; and
new text end

new text begin (4) build capacity to implement design work by identifying potential funding strategies
and sources and assisting in grant writing to secure funding.
new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any report required by state law from the
Department of Employment and Economic Development that is due in fiscal year 2018 or
2019 is optional. The commissioner of employment and economic development may produce
any reports at the commissioner's discretion or as may be required by federal law.
new text end

new text begin (b) This section does not apply to workforce programs outcomes reporting under
Minnesota Statutes, section 116L.98.
new text end

new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731, subdivision 2, a home rule
charter or statutory city, county, or town that has uncommitted money received from
repayment of funds awarded under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731, may choose to
transfer 20 percent of the balance of that money to the state general fund before June 30,
2018. A home rule charter or statutory city, county, or town that does so may then use the
remaining 80 percent of the uncommitted money for any purposes not otherwise forbidden
by law other than Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.8731, but must submit a report by January
20, 2020, to the chairs and ranking minority members of the house of representatives and
the senate committees with jurisdiction over economic development that details how the
money was used.
new text end

new text begin All existing deputy commissioners under Minnesota Statutes, section 116J.01, may serve
until January 1, 2019. Vacancies that occur in these positions before January 1, 2019, must
not be filled.
new text end

new text begin Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.549, new text end new text begin is repealed.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 3.732, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

As used in this section and section 3.736 the terms defined
in this section have the meanings given them.

(1) "State" includes each of the departments, boards, agencies, commissions, courts, and
officers in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the state of Minnesota and
includes but is not limited to the Housing Finance Agency, the Minnesota Office of Higher
Education, the Higher Education Facilities Authority, the Health Technology Advisory
Committee, the Armory Building Commission, the Zoological Board, the new text begin Department of
new text end Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end , the Minnesota Historical Society, the State
Agricultural Society, the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities, state hospitals, and state penal institutions. It does not include a city, town,
county, school district, or other local governmental body corporate and politic.

(2) "Employee of the state" means all present or former officers, members, directors, or
employees of the state, members of the Minnesota National Guard, members of a bomb
disposal unit approved by the commissioner of public safety and employed by a municipality
defined in section 466.01 when engaged in the disposal or neutralization of bombs or other
similar hazardous explosives, as defined in section 299C.063, outside the jurisdiction of the
municipality but within the state, or persons acting on behalf of the state in an official
capacity, temporarily or permanently, with or without compensation. It does not include
either an independent contractor except, for purposes of this section and section 3.736 only,
a guardian ad litem acting under court appointment, or members of the Minnesota National
Guard while engaged in training or duty under United States Code, title 10, or title 32,
section 316, 502, 503, 504, or 505, as amended through December 31, 1983. Notwithstanding
sections 43A.02 and 611.263, for purposes of this section and section 3.736 only, "employee
of the state" includes a district public defender or assistant district public defender in the
Second or Fourth Judicial District, a member of the Health Technology Advisory Committee,
and any officer, agent, or employee of the state of Wisconsin performing work for the state
of Minnesota pursuant to a joint state initiative.

(3) "Scope of office or employment" means that the employee was acting on behalf of
the state in the performance of duties or tasks lawfully assigned by competent authority.

(4) "Judicial branch" has the meaning given in section 43A.02, subdivision 25.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 3.736, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Without intent to preclude the courts from finding additional cases
where the state and its employees should not, in equity and good conscience, pay
compensation for personal injuries or property losses, the legislature declares that the state
and its employees are not liable for the following losses:

(a) a loss caused by an act or omission of a state employee exercising due care in the
execution of a valid or invalid statute or rule;

(b) a loss caused by the performance or failure to perform a discretionary duty, whether
or not the discretion is abused;

(d) a loss caused by snow or ice conditions on a highway or public sidewalk that does
not abut a publicly owned building or a publicly owned parking lot, except when the condition
is affirmatively caused by the negligent acts of a state employee;

(e) a loss caused by wild animals in their natural state, except as provided in section
3.7371;

(f) a loss other than injury to or loss of property or personal injury or death;

(g) a loss caused by the condition of unimproved real property owned by the state, which
means land that the state has not improved, state land that contains idled or abandoned mine
pits or shafts, and appurtenances, fixtures, and attachments to land that the state has neither
affixed nor improved;

(h) a loss involving or arising out of the use or operation of a recreational motor vehicle,
as defined in section 84.90, subdivision 1, within the right-of-way of a trunk highway, as
defined in section 160.02, except that the state is liable for conduct that would entitle a
trespasser to damages against a private person;

(i) a loss incurred by a user arising from the construction, operation, or maintenance of
the outdoor recreation system, as defined in section 86A.04, or for a loss arising from the
construction, operation, maintenance, or administration of grants-in-aid trails as defined in
section 85.018, or for a loss arising from the construction, operation, or maintenance of a
water access site created by the new text begin Department of new text end Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation
deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end , except that the state is liable for conduct that would entitle a trespasser to damages
against a private person. For the purposes of this clause, a water access site, as defined in
section 86A.04 or created by the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end , that provides access to an idled, water filled mine pit, also includes the entire water
filled area of the pit and, further, includes losses caused by the caving or slumping of the
mine pit walls;

(j) a loss of benefits or compensation due under a program of public assistance or public
welfare, except if state compensation for loss is expressly required by federal law in order
for the state to receive federal grants-in-aid;

(k) a loss based on the failure of a person to meet the standards needed for a license,
permit, or other authorization issued by the state or its agents;

(l) a loss based on the usual care and treatment, or lack of care and treatment, of a person
at a state hospital or state corrections facility where reasonable use of available appropriations
has been made to provide care;

(m) loss, damage, or destruction of property of a patient or inmate of a state institution
except as provided under section 3.7381;

(n) a loss for which recovery is prohibited by section 169A.48, subdivision 2;

(o) a loss caused by an aeration, bubbler, water circulation, or similar system used to
increase dissolved oxygen or maintain open water on the ice of public waters, that is operated
under a permit issued by the commissioner of natural resources;

(p) a loss incurred by a visitor to the Minnesota Zoological Garden, except that the state
is liable for conduct that would entitle a trespasser to damages against a private person;

(q) a loss arising out of a person's use of a logging road on public land that is maintained
exclusively to provide access to timber on that land by harvesters of the timber, and is not
signed or otherwise held out to the public as a public highway; and

(r) a loss incurred by a user of property owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the
Minnesota National Guard or the Department of Military Affairs, except that the state is
liable for conduct that would entitle a trespasser to damages against a private person.

The state will not pay punitive damages.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 15.01, is amended to read:

The following agencies are designated as the departments of the state government: the
Department of Administration; the Department of Agriculture; the Department of Commerce;
the Department of Corrections; the Department of Education; the Department of Employment
and Economic Development; the Department of Health; the Department of Human Rights;new text begin
the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation;new text end the Department of Labor and
Industry; the Department of Management and Budget; the Department of Military Affairs;
the Department of Natural Resources; the Department of Public Safety; the Department of
Human Services; the Department of Revenue; the Department of Transportation; the
Department of Veterans Affairs; and their successor departments.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 15.38, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

new text begin After
seeking a recommendation from the Legislative Commission on Iron Range Resources and
Rehabilitation, new text end the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end may
purchase insurance deleted text begin it considersdeleted text end new text begin the commissioner deems new text end necessary and appropriate to insure
facilities operated by the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end .

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 15A.0815, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

The salary for a position listed in this subdivision shall
not exceed 120 percent of the salary of the governor. This limit must be adjusted annually
on January 1. The new limit must equal the limit for the prior year increased by the percentage
increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers from October of the
second prior year to October of the immediately prior year. The commissioner of management
and budget must publish the limit on the department's Web site. This subdivision applies
to the following positions:

Executive director of Gambling Control Board;

Commissionerdeleted text begin ,deleted text end new text begin ofnew text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end ;

Commissioner, Bureau of Mediation Services;

Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities;

Chair, Metropolitan Council;

School trust lands director;

Executive director of pari-mutuel racing; and

Commissioner, Public Utilities Commission.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 43A.02, subdivision 22, is amended to read:

"Executive branch" means heads of all agencies of state
government, elective or appointive, established by statute or Constitution and all employees
of those agency heads who have within their particular field of responsibility statewide
jurisdiction and who are not within the legislative or judicial branches of government. The
executive branch also includes employees of the new text begin Department of new text end Iron Range Resources and
Rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end . The executive branch does not include agencies with jurisdiction in
specifically defined geographical areas, such as regions, counties, cities, towns,
municipalities, or school districts, the University of Minnesota, the Public Employees
Retirement Association, the Minnesota State Retirement System, the Teachers Retirement
Association, the Minnesota Historical Society, and all of their employees, and any other
entity which is incorporated, even though it receives state funds.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 85.0146, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

The Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Citizens Advisory Council is established. Membership on the advisory council shall include:

(1) a representative of the Cuyuna Range Mineland Recreation Area Joint Powers Board;

(2) a representative of the Croft Mine Historical Park Joint Powers Board;

(3) a designee of the Cuyuna Range Mineland Reclamation Committee who has worked
as a miner in the local area;

(4) a representative of the Crow Wing County Board;

(5) an elected state official;

(6) a representative of the Grand Rapids regional office of the Department of Natural
Resources;

(7) a designee of the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end ;

(8) a designee of the local business community selected by the area chambers of
commerce;

(9) a designee of the local environmental community selected by the Crow Wing County
District 5 commissioner;

(10) a designee of a local education organization selected by the Crosby-Ironton School
Board;

(11) a designee of one of the recreation area user groups selected by the Cuyuna Range
Chamber of Commerce; and

(12) a member of the Cuyuna Country Heritage Preservation Society.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116D.04, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the
meanings given to them in this subdivision.

(a) "Natural resources" has the meaning given it in section 116B.02, subdivision 4.

(b) "Pollution, impairment or destruction" has the meaning given it in section 116B.02,
subdivision 5.

(c) "Environmental assessment worksheet" means a brief document which is designed
to set out the basic facts necessary to determine whether an environmental impact statement
is required for a proposed action.

(d) "Governmental action" means activities, including projects wholly or partially
conducted, permitted, assisted, financed, regulated, or approved by units of government
including the federal government.

(e) "Governmental unit" means any state agency and any general or special purpose unit
of government in the state including, but not limited to, watershed districts organized under
chapter 103D, counties, towns, cities, port authorities, housing authorities, and economic
development authorities established under sections 469.090 to 469.108, but not including
courts, school districts, new text begin the Department of new text end Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation, and
regional development commissions other than the Metropolitan Council.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.423, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

The commissioner shall use money in the fund to make loans or
equity investments in mineral, steel, or any other industry processing, production,
manufacturing, or technology project that would enhance the economic diversification and
that is located within the taconite deleted text begin reliefdeleted text end tax new text begin relief new text end area as defined under section 273.134.
The commissioner must, prior to making any loans or equity investments and after
consultation with industry and public officials, develop a strategy for making loans and
equity investments that assists the taconite relief area in retaining and enhancing its economic
competitiveness. Money in the fund may also be used to pay for the costs of carrying out
the commissioner's due diligence duties under this section.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.424, is amended to read:

The commissioner of deleted text begin thedeleted text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Board with approval
by the boarddeleted text end ,new text begin after consultation with the Legislative Commission on Iron Range Resources
and Rehabilitation and complying with the requirements for expenditures under section
298.22,new text end may provide an equal match for any loan or equity investment made for a project
located in the tax relief area defined in section 273.134, paragraph (b), by the Minnesota
21st century fund created by section 116J.423. The match may be in the form of a loan or
equity investment, notwithstanding whether the fund makes a loan or equity investment.
The state shall not acquire an equity interest because of an equity investment or loan by the
deleted text begin board and the board at its sole discretion shalldeleted text end new text begin commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation and the commissioner, after consultation with the commission, shall have sole
discretion tonew text end decide what interest deleted text begin itdeleted text end new text begin the fund new text end acquires in a project. The commissioner of
employment and economic development may require a commitment from the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin
commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitationnew text end to make the match prior to
disbursing money from the fund.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.994, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

(a) A recipient must enter into a subsidy agreement with
the grantor of the subsidy that includes:

(1) a description of the subsidy, including the amount and type of subsidy, and type of
district if the subsidy is tax increment financing;

(2) a statement of the public purposes for the subsidy;

(3) measurable, specific, and tangible goals for the subsidy;

(4) a description of the financial obligation of the recipient if the goals are not met;

(5) a statement of why the subsidy is needed;

(6) a commitment to continue operations in the jurisdiction where the subsidy is used
for at least five years after the benefit date;

(7) the name and address of the parent corporation of the recipient, if any; and

(8) a list of all financial assistance by all grantors for the project.

(b) Business subsidies in the form of grants must be structured as forgivable loans. For
other types of business subsidies, the agreement must state the fair market value of the
subsidy to the recipient, including the value of conveying property at less than a fair market
price, or other in-kind benefits to the recipient.

(c) If a business subsidy benefits more than one recipient, the grantor must assign a
proportion of the business subsidy to each recipient that signs a subsidy agreement. The
proportion assessed to each recipient must reflect a reasonable estimate of the recipient's
share of the total benefits of the project.

(d) The state or local government agency and the recipient must both sign the subsidy
agreement and, if the grantor is a local government agency, the agreement must be approved
by the local elected governing body, except for the St. Paul Port Authority and a seaway
port authority.

(e) Notwithstanding the provision in paragraph (a), clause (6), a recipient may be
authorized to move from the jurisdiction where the subsidy is used within the five-year
period after the benefit date if, after a public hearing, the grantor approves the recipient's
request to move. For the purpose of this paragraph, if the grantor is a state government
agency other than the new text begin Department of new text end Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end ,
"jurisdiction" means a city or township.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.994, subdivision 5, is amended to read:

(a) Before granting a business subsidy that exceeds
$500,000 for a state government grantor and $150,000 for a local government grantor, the
grantor must provide public notice and a hearing on the subsidy. A public hearing and notice
under this subdivision is not required if a hearing and notice on the subsidy is otherwise
required by law.

(b) Public notice of a proposed business subsidy under this subdivision by a state
government grantor, other than the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end , must be published in the State Register. Public notice of a proposed business subsidy
under this subdivision by a local government grantor or the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range
resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end must be published in a local newspaper of general
circulation. The public notice must identify the location at which information about the
business subsidy, including a summary of the terms of the subsidy, is available. Published
notice should be sufficiently conspicuous in size and placement to distinguish the notice
from the surrounding text. The grantor must make the information available in printed paper
copies and, if possible, on the Internet. The government agency must provide at least a
ten-day notice for the public hearing.

(d) The public hearing by a state government grantor other than the new text begin commissioner of
new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end must be held in St. Paul.

(e) If more than one nonstate grantor provides a business subsidy to the same recipient,
the nonstate grantors may designate one nonstate grantor to hold a single public hearing
regarding the business subsidies provided by all nonstate grantors. For the purposes of this
paragraph, "nonstate grantor" includes the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end .

(f) The public notice of any public meeting about a business subsidy agreement, including
those required by this subdivision and by subdivision 4, must include notice that a person
with residence in or the owner of taxable property in the granting jurisdiction may file a
written complaint with the grantor if the grantor fails to comply with sections 116J.993 to
116J.995, and that no action may be filed against the grantor for the failure to comply unless
a written complaint is filed.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 116J.994, subdivision 7, is amended to read:

(a) A business subsidy grantor must monitor
the progress by the recipient in achieving agreement goals.

(b) A recipient must provide information regarding goals and results for two years after
the benefit date or until the goals are met, whichever is later. If the goals are not met, the
recipient must continue to provide information on the subsidy until the subsidy is repaid.
The information must be filed on forms developed by the commissioner in cooperation with
representatives of local government. Copies of the completed forms must be sent to the
local government agency that provided the subsidy or to the commissioner if the grantor is
a state agency. If the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end is the
grantor, the copies must be sent to the board. The report must include:

(1) the type, public purpose, and amount of subsidies and type of district, if the subsidy
is tax increment financing;

(2) the hourly wage of each job created with separate bands of wages;

(3) the sum of the hourly wages and cost of health insurance provided by the employer
with separate bands of wages;

(4) the date the job and wage goals will be reached;

(5) a statement of goals identified in the subsidy agreement and an update on achievement
of those goals;

(6) the location of the recipient prior to receiving the business subsidy;

(7) the number of employees who ceased to be employed by the recipient when the
recipient relocated to become eligible for the business subsidy;

(8) why the recipient did not complete the project outlined in the subsidy agreement at
their previous location, if the recipient was previously located at another site in Minnesota;

(9) the name and address of the parent corporation of the recipient, if any;

(10) a list of all financial assistance by all grantors for the project; and

(11) other information the commissioner may request.

A report must be filed no later than March 1 of each year for the previous year. The local
agency and the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end must forward
copies of the reports received by recipients to the commissioner by April 1.

(c) Financial assistance that is excluded from the definition of "business subsidy" by
section 116J.993, subdivision 3, clauses (4), (5), (8), and (16), is subject to the reporting
requirements of this subdivision, except that the report of the recipient must include instead:

(1) the type, public purpose, and amount of the financial assistance, and type of district
if the assistance is tax increment financing;

(2) progress towards meeting goals stated in the assistance agreement and the public
purpose of the assistance;

(3) if the agreement includes job creation, the hourly wage of each job created with
separate bands of wages;

(4) if the agreement includes job creation, the sum of the hourly wages and cost of health
insurance provided by the employer with separate bands of wages;

(5) the location of the recipient prior to receiving the assistance; and

(6) other information the grantor requests.

(d) If the recipient does not submit its report, the local government agency must mail
the recipient a warning within one week of the required filing date. If, after 14 days of the
postmarked date of the warning, the recipient fails to provide a report, the recipient must
pay to the grantor a penalty of $100 for each subsequent day until the report is filed. The
maximum penalty shall not exceed $1,000.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 216B.161, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

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

(b) "Area development rate" means a rate schedule established by a utility that provides
customers within an area development zone service under a base utility rate schedule, except
that charges may be reduced from the base rate as agreed upon by the utility and the customer
consistent with this section.

(c) "Area development zone" means a contiguous or noncontiguous area designated by
an authority or municipality for development or redevelopment and within which one of
the following conditions exists:

(1) obsolete buildings not suitable for improvement or conversion or other identified
hazards to the health, safety, and general well-being of the community;

(2) buildings in need of substantial rehabilitation or in substandard condition; or

(3) low values and damaged investments.

(d) "Authority" means a rural development financing authority established under sections
469.142 to 469.151; a housing and redevelopment authority established under sections
469.001 to 469.047; a port authority established under sections 469.048 to 469.068; an
economic development authority established under sections 469.090 to 469.108; a
redevelopment agency as defined in sections 469.152 to 469.165; thenew text begin commissioner ofnew text end Iron
Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end established under section 298.22; a municipality
that is administering a development district created under sections 469.124 to 469.133 or
any special law; a municipality that undertakes a project under sections 469.152 to 469.165,
except a town located outside the metropolitan area as defined in section 473.121, subdivision
2, or with a population of 5,000 persons or less; or a municipality that exercises the powers
of a port authority under any general or special law.

(e) "Municipality" means a city, however organized, and, with respect to a project
undertaken under sections 469.152 to 469.165, "municipality" has the meaning given in
sections 469.152 to 469.165, and, with respect to a project undertaken under sections 469.142
to 469.151 or a county or multicounty project undertaken under sections 469.004 to 469.008,
also includes any county.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 216B.1694, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

For the purposes of this section, the term "innovative energy
project" means a proposed energy-generation facility or group of facilities which may be
located on up to three sites:

(1) that makes use of an innovative generation technology utilizing coal as a primary
fuel in a highly efficient combined-cycle configuration with significantly reduced sulfur
dioxide, nitrogen oxide, particulate, and mercury emissions from those of traditional
technologies;

(2) that the project developer or owner certifies is a project capable of offering a long-term
supply contract at a hedged, predictable cost; and

(3) that is designated by the commissioner of deleted text begin thedeleted text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end as a project that is located in the taconite tax relief area on a site that has substantial
real property with adequate infrastructure to support new or expanded development and
that has received prior financial and other support from the board.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 276A.01, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

"Municipality" means a city, town, or township located in whole
or part within the area. If a municipality is located partly within and partly without the area,
the references in sections 276A.01 to 276A.09 to property or any portion thereof subject to
taxation or taxing jurisdiction within the municipality are to the property or portion thereof
that is located in that portion of the municipality within the area, except that the fiscal
capacity of the municipality must be computed upon the basis of the valuation and population
of the entire municipality. A municipality shall be excluded from the area if its municipal
comprehensive zoning and planning policies conscientiously exclude most
commercial-industrial development, for reasons other than preserving an agricultural use.
The new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end and the commissioner
of revenue shall jointly make this determination annually and shall notify those municipalities
that are ineligible to participate in the tax base sharing program provided in this chapter for
the following year.new text begin Before making the determination, the commissioner of Iron Range
resources and rehabilitation must consult the Legislative Commission on Iron Range
Resources and Rehabilitation.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 276A.01, subdivision 17, is amended to read:

(a) "School fund allocation" means an amount up to
25 percent of the areawide levy certified by the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end new text begin , after consultation with the Legislative Commission on Iron Range
Resources and Rehabilitation,new text end to be used for the purposes of the Iron Range school
consolidation and cooperatively operated school account under section 298.28, subdivision
7a.

(b) The allocation under paragraph (a) shall only be made after the new text begin commissioner of
new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end new text begin , after consultation with the Legislative
Commission on Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation,new text end has certified by June 30 that the
Iron Range school consolidation and cooperatively operated account has insufficient funds
to make payments as authorized under section 298.28, subdivision 7a.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 276A.06, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

The administrative auditor shall determine
for each county the difference between the total levy on distribution value pursuant to
subdivision 3, clause (1), including the school fund allocation within the county and the
total tax on contribution value pursuant to subdivision 7, within the county. On or before
May 16 of each year, the administrative auditor shall certify the differences so determined
and the county's portion of the school fund allocation to each county auditor. In addition,
the administrative auditor shall certify to those county auditors for whose county the total
tax on contribution value exceeds the total levy on distribution value the settlement the
county is to make to the other counties of the excess of the total tax on contribution value
over the total levy on distribution value in the county. On or before June 15 and November
15 of each year, each county treasurer in a county having a total tax on contribution value
in excess of the total levy on distribution value shall pay one-half of the excess to the other
counties in accordance with the administrative auditor's certification. On or before June 15
and November 15 of each year, each county treasurer shall pay to the administrative auditor
that county's share of the school fund allocation. On or before December 1 of each year,
the administrative auditor shall pay the school fund allocation to the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron
Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end for deposit in the Iron Range school consolidation
and cooperatively operated account.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 282.38, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

In any county where the county board by proper resolution
sets aside funds for forest development pursuant to section 282.08, clause (5), item (i), or
section 459.06, subdivision 2, the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
deleted text begin with the approval of the boarddeleted text end new text begin , after consultation with the Legislative Commission on Iron
Range Resources and Rehabilitation,new text end may upon request of the county board assist said
county in carrying out any project for the long range development of its forest resources
through matching of funds or otherwise.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 282.38, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or abrogate the authority of the commissioner of
Iron Range resourcesnew text begin and rehabilitationnew text end to give temporary assistance to any county in the
development of its land use program.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.001, subdivision 8, is amended to read:

"Commissioner" means the commissioner of revenue of the
state of Minnesotanew text begin , except that when used in sections 298.22 to 298.227 and 298.291 to
298.298, "commissioner" means the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitationnew text end .

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.001, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin "Commission" means the Legislative Commission on Iron
Range Resources and Rehabilitation, as established under section 298.22.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.018, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

The proceeds of the tax paid under
sections 298.015 and 298.016 on ores, metals, or minerals mined or extracted within the
taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341, shall be allocated as follows:

(1) five percent to the city or town within which the minerals or energy resources are
mined or extracted, or within which the concentrate was produced. If the mining and
concentration, or different steps in either process, are carried on in more than one taxing
district, the commissioner shall apportion equitably the proceeds among the cities and towns
by attributing 50 percent of the proceeds of the tax to the operation of mining or extraction,
and the remainder to the concentrating plant and to the processes of concentration, and with
respect to each thereof giving due consideration to the relative extent of the respective
operations performed in each taxing district;

(2) ten percent to the taconite municipal aid account to be distributed as provided in
section 298.282;

(3) ten percent to the school district within which the minerals or energy resources are
mined or extracted, or within which the concentrate was produced. If the mining and
concentration, or different steps in either process, are carried on in more than one school
district, distribution among the school districts must be based on the apportionment formula
prescribed in clause (1);

(4) 20 percent to a group of school districts comprised of those school districts wherein
the mineral or energy resource was mined or extracted or in which there is a qualifying
municipality as defined by section 273.134, paragraph (b), in direct proportion to school
district indexes as follows: for each school district, its pupil units determined under section
126C.05 for the prior school year shall be multiplied by the ratio of the average adjusted
net tax capacity per pupil unit for school districts receiving aid under this clause as calculated
pursuant to chapters 122A, 126C, and 127A for the school year ending prior to distribution
to the adjusted net tax capacity per pupil unit of the district. Each district shall receive that
portion of the distribution which its index bears to the sum of the indices for all school
districts that receive the distributions;

(5) 20 percent to the county within which the minerals or energy resources are mined
or extracted, or within which the concentrate was produced. If the mining and concentration,
or different steps in either process, are carried on in more than one county, distribution
among the counties must be based on the apportionment formula prescribed in clause (1),
provided that any county receiving distributions under this clause shall pay one percent of
its proceeds to the Range Association of Municipalities and Schools;

(6) 20 percent to St. Louis County acting as the counties' fiscal agent to be distributed
as provided in sections 273.134 to 273.136;

(7) five percent to the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end
for the purposes of section 298.22;

(8) three percent to the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund; and

(9) seven percent to the taconite environmental protection fund.

The proceeds of the tax shall be distributed on July 15 each year.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.17, is amended to read:

(a) All occupation taxes paid by persons, copartnerships, companies, joint stock
companies, corporations, and associations, however or for whatever purpose organized,
engaged in the business of mining or producing iron ore or other ores, when collected shall
be apportioned and distributed in accordance with the Constitution of the state of Minnesota,
article X, section 3, in the manner following: 90 percent shall be deposited in the state
treasury and credited to the general fund of which four-ninths shall be used for the support
of elementary and secondary schools; and ten percent of the proceeds of the tax imposed
by this section shall be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the general fund for
the general support of the university.

(b) Of the money apportioned to the general fund by this section: (1) there is annually
appropriated and credited to the mining environmental and regulatory account in the special
revenue fund an amount equal to that which would have been generated by a 2-1/2 cent tax
imposed by section 298.24 on each taxable ton produced in the preceding calendar year.
Money in the mining environmental and regulatory account is appropriated annually to the
commissioner of natural resources to fund agency staff to work on environmental issues
and provide regulatory services for ferrous and nonferrous mining operations in this state.
Payment to the mining environmental and regulatory account shall be made by July 1
annually. The commissioner of natural resources shall execute an interagency agreement
with the Pollution Control Agency to assist with the provision of environmental regulatory
services such as monitoring and permitting required for ferrous and nonferrous mining
operations; (2) there is annually appropriated and credited to the Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end account in the special revenue fund an amount equal to that which
would have been generated by a 1.5 cent tax imposed by section 298.24 on each taxable
ton produced in the preceding calendar year, to be expended for the purposes of section
298.22; and (3) there is annually appropriated and credited to the Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end account in the special revenue fund for transfer to the Iron Range school
consolidation and cooperatively operated school account under section 298.28, subdivision
7a, an amount equal to that which would have been generated by a six cent tax imposed by
section 298.24 on each taxable ton produced in the preceding calendar year. Payment to the
Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end account shall be made by May 15 annually.

(c) The money appropriated pursuant to paragraph (b), clause (2), shall be used (i) to
provide environmental development grants to local governments located within any county
in region 3 as defined in governor's executive order number 60, issued on June 12, 1970,
which does not contain a municipality qualifying pursuant to section 273.134, paragraph
(b), or (ii) to provide economic development loans or grants to businesses located within
any such county, provided that the county board or an advisory group appointed by the
county board to provide recommendations on economic development shall make
recommendations to thenew text begin commissioner ofnew text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end
regarding the loans. Payment to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end account
shall be made by May 15 annually.

(d) Of the money allocated to Koochiching County, one-third must be paid to the
Koochiching County Economic Development Commission.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

(a) The deleted text begin Office of the Commissionerdeleted text end new text begin Departmentnew text end of Iron Range
Resources and Rehabilitation is created as an agency in the executive branch of state
government. The governor shall appoint the commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation under section 15.06.

(b) The commissioner may hold other positions or appointments that are not incompatible
with duties as commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation. The commissioner
may appoint a deputy commissioner. All expenses of the commissioner, including the
payment of staff and other assistance as may be necessary, must be paid out of the amounts
appropriated by section 298.28 or otherwise made available by law to the commissioner.
Notwithstanding chapters 16A, 16B, and 16C, the commissioner may utilize contracting
options available under section 471.345 when the commissioner determines it is in the best
interest of the agency. The agency is not subject to sections 16E.016 and 16C.05.

(c) When the commissioner determines that distress and unemployment exists or may
exist in the future in any county by reason of the removal of natural resources or a possibly
limited use of natural resources in the future and any resulting decrease in employment, the
commissioner may use whatever amounts of the appropriation made to the commissioner
of revenue in section 298.28 that are determined to be necessary and proper in the
development of the remaining resources of the county and in the vocational training and
rehabilitation of its residentsdeleted text begin , except that the amount needed to cover cost overruns awarded
to a contractor by an arbitrator in relation to a contract awarded by the commissioner or in
effect after July 1, 1985, is appropriated from the general funddeleted text end . For the purposes of this
section, "development of remaining resources" includes, but is not limited to, the promotion
of tourism.

new text begin (d) The commissioner shall annually submit a budget proposal to the Legislative
Commission on Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation. The commission must review
and make recommendations on the commissioner's budget proposal and the governor must
approve the commissioner's budget proposal as provided in subdivisions 1b, 1c, and 11.
This paragraph applies to transfers and expenditures from the following funds or accounts:
new text end

new text begin (1) the taconite area environmental protection fund under section 298.223, including
grants under section 298.2961;
new text end

new text begin (2) the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund under sections 298.291 to
298.298, including grants under section 298.2961;
new text end

new text begin (3) the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation account in the special revenue fund;
new text end

new text begin (4) the Iron Range school consolidation and cooperatively operated school account under
section 298.28, subdivision 7a, except as provided under paragraph (e);
new text end

new text begin (5) the Minnesota 21st century fund match requirements under section 116J.424; and
new text end

new text begin (6) the Iron Range higher education account under section 298.28, subdivision 9d.
new text end

new text begin (e) Paragraph (d) does not apply to expenditures for:
new text end

new text begin (1) the commissioner's obligations under sections 298.221; 298.2211, subdivision 4;
298.225, subdivision 2; and 298.292, subdivision 2, clause (3);
new text end

new text begin (2) payments of amounts authorized under section 298.28, subdivisions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7a,
clause (4), and 9a; or
new text end

new text begin (3) other expenditures required to pay bonds or binding contracts entered into prior to
the effective date of this section.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, subdivision 1a, is amended to read:

new text begin (a) new text end The new text begin Legislative Commission on new text end Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end new text begin
is created in the legislative branch. The commissioner shall consult the commission before
making expenditures or undertaking projects authorized under this chapter. The commissionnew text end
consists of the state senators and representatives elected from state senatorial or legislative
districts in which one-third or more of the residents reside in a taconite assistance area as
defined in section 273.1341. One additional state senator shall also be appointed by the
senate Subcommittee on Committees of the Committee on Rules and Administration. deleted text begin All
expenditures and projects made by the commissioner shall first be submitted to the board
for approval. The expenses of the board shall be paid by the state from the funds raised
pursuant to this section.deleted text end Members of the board may be reimbursed for expenses in the
manner provided in sections 3.099, subdivision 1, and 3.101, and may receive per diem
payments during the interims between legislative sessions in the manner provided in section
3.099, subdivision 1.

deleted text begin The members shall be appointed in January of every odd-numbered year, and shall serve
until January of the next odd-numbered year. Vacancies on the board shall be filled in the
same manner as original members were chosen.
deleted text end

new text begin (b) The most senior legislator will serve as temporary chair for the purposes of convening
the first meeting, at which members shall develop procedures to elect a chair. The chair
shall preside and convene meetings as often as necessary to conduct duties prescribed by
this chapter. The commission must meet at least quarterly to review the actions of the
commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (c) The appointed legislative member shall serve on the commission for a two-year term,
beginning January 1 of each odd-numbered year. The appointed legislative member serves
until their successor is appointed and qualified.
new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment. The
additional state senator shall be appointed under this section no later than July 1, 2018.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) In evaluating budgets
proposed by the commissioner, the commission must consider factors including but not
limited to the extent to which the proposed budget:
new text end

new text begin (1) contributes to increasing the effectiveness of promoting or managing Iron Range
economic and workforce development, community development, minerals and natural
resources development, and any other issue as determined by the commission; and
new text end

new text begin (2) advances the strategic plan adopted under subdivision 1c.
new text end

new text begin (b) In evaluating projects proposed by the commissioner, the commission must consider
factors including but not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) whether, and the extent to which, an applicant could complete the proposed project
without funding from the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (2) job creation or retention goals for the proposed project, including but not limited to
wages and benefits; whether the jobs created are full time, part time, temporary, or permanent;
and whether the stated job creation or retention goals in the proposal can be adequately
measured using methods established by the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (3) how and to what extent the proposed project is expected to impact the economic
climate of the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation services area;
new text end

new text begin (4) how the proposed project would meet match requirements, if any; and
new text end

new text begin (5) whether the proposed project meets the written objectives, priorities, and policies
established by the commissioner.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The commissioner, in consultation with the
commission, shall adopt a strategic plan for making expenditures including identifying the
priority areas for funding for the next six years. The strategic plan must be reviewed every
two years. The strategic plan must have clearly stated short- and long-term goals and
strategies for expenditures, provide measurable outcomes for expenditures, and determine
areas of emphasis for funding.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The Legislative Coordinating
Commission shall provide administrative and staff support to the commission. The
commissioner shall provide additional information and research assistance to the commission,
as requested by the commission.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin All expenses of the commission, including the
payment of per diems and expenses under subdivision 1a must be paid out of the amounts
appropriated by section 298.28 or otherwise made available by law to the commissioner.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, subdivision 5a, is amended to read:

The commissioner, deleted text begin upon approval by the boarddeleted text end new text begin after consultation
with the commissionnew text end , may purchase forest lands in the taconite assistance area defined deleted text begin indeleted text end
under section 273.1341 with funds specifically authorized for the purchase. The acquired
forest lands must be held in trust for the benefit of the citizens of the taconite assistance
area as the Iron Range Miners' Memorial Forest. The forest trust lands shall be managed
and developed for recreation and economic development purposes. The commissioner, deleted text begin upon
approval by the boarddeleted text end new text begin after consultation with the commissionnew text end , may sell forest lands purchased
under this subdivision if the deleted text begin board findsdeleted text end new text begin commissioner determines new text end that the sale advances
the purposes of the trust. Proceeds derived from the management or sale of the lands and
from the sale of timber or removal of gravel or other minerals from these forest lands shall
be deposited into an Iron Range Miners' Memorial Forest account that is established within
the state financial accounts. Funds may be expended from the account deleted text begin upon approval by
the boarddeleted text end new text begin by the commissioner, after consultation with the commissionnew text end , to purchase, manage,
administer, convey interests in, and improve the forest lands. deleted text begin With approval by the board,deleted text end new text begin
After consultation with the commission, the commissioner may transfernew text end money in the Iron
Range Miners' Memorial Forest account deleted text begin may be transferreddeleted text end into the corpus of the Douglas
J. Johnson economic protection trust fund established under sections 298.291 to 298.294.
The property acquired under the authority granted by this subdivision and income derived
from the property or the operation or management of the property are exempt from taxation
by the state or its political subdivisions while held by the forest trust.new text begin The commissioner's
actions under this subdivision must at all times comply with the requirements for expenditures
under subdivisions 1, 1b, 1c, and 11.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

The deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissioner, after consultation with
the commission, new text end may acquire an equity interest in any project for which deleted text begin itdeleted text end new text begin the commissionernew text end
provides funding. The commissioner maynew text begin , after consultation with the commission,new text end establish,
participate in the management of, and dispose of the assets of charitable foundations,
nonprofit limited liability companies, and nonprofit corporations associated with any project
for which deleted text begin itdeleted text end new text begin the commissionernew text end provides funding, including specifically, but without limitation,
a corporation within the meaning of section 317A.011, subdivision 6.new text begin The commissioner's
actions under this subdivision must at all times comply with the requirements for expenditures
under subdivisions 1, 1b, 1c, and 11.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, subdivision 10, is amended to read:

The commissioner deleted text begin of Iron Range resources
and rehabilitationdeleted text end may not sell or privatize the Ironworld Discovery Center or Giants Ridge
Golf and Ski Resort without deleted text begin prior approval by the boarddeleted text end new text begin first seeking the recommendation
of the commissionnew text end .

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, subdivision 11, is amended to read:

The commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
shall annually prepare a budget for operational expenditures, programs, and projects, and
submit it to the deleted text begin Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionnew text end . After new text begin the
commission has been consulted, its recommendations and the commissioner's budget shall
be submitted to the governor. Once new text end the budget is approved by deleted text begin the board anddeleted text end the governor,
the commissioner may spend money in accordance with the approved budget.new text begin If unanticipated
needs for funds arise outside of the annual budget process, the commissioner must consult
the commission and receive the governor's approval before spending the funds.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin (a) Prior to awarding any grants or approving
loans from any fund or account from which the commissioner has the authority under law
to expend money, the commissioner must evaluate applications based on criteria including,
but not limited to:
new text end

new text begin (1) whether, and the extent to which, an applicant could complete a project without
funding from the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (2) job creation or retention goals for the project, including but not limited to wages and
benefits, and whether the jobs created are full time, part time, temporary, or permanent;
new text end

new text begin (3) whether the applicant's stated job creation or retention goals can be adequately
measured using methods established by the commissioner;
new text end

new text begin (4) how and to what extent the project proposed by the applicant is expected to impact
the economic climate of the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation services area;
new text end

new text begin (5) how the applicant would meet match requirements, if any; and
new text end

new text begin (6) whether the project for which a grant or loan application has been submitted meets
the written objectives, priorities, and policies established by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner, if appropriate, must include incentives in loan and grant award
agreements to promote and assist grant recipients in achieving the stated job creation and
retention objectives established by the commissioner.
new text end

new text begin (c) For all loans and grants awarded from funds under the commissioner's authority
pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner must:
new text end

new text begin (1) create and maintain a database for tracking loan and grant awards;
new text end

new text begin (2) create and maintain an objective mechanism for measuring job creation and retention;
new text end

new text begin (3) verify achievement of job creation and retention goals by grant and loan recipients;
new text end

new text begin (4) monitor grant and loan awards to ensure that projects comply with applicable Iron
Range resources and rehabilitation policies; and
new text end

new text begin (5) verify that grant or loan recipients have met applicable matching fund requirements.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin Expenditures subject to the
requirements of this section may be expended only within or for the benefit of the taconite
assistance area defined in section 273.1341.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.22, is amended by adding a subdivision to
read:

new text begin The commissioner shall submit to the chairs and
ranking minority members of the senate and house of representatives committees with
primary jurisdiction over economic development policy an annual report of expenditures
under this section.
new text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.221, is amended to read:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c), all money paid to the state of Minnesota pursuant
to the terms of any contract entered into by the state under authority of section 298.22 and
any fees which may, in the discretion of the commissioner of Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation, be charged in connection with any project pursuant to that section as amended,
shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end account in the special revenue fund and are hereby appropriated for
the purposes of section 298.22.

(b) Notwithstanding section 16A.013, merchandise may be accepted by the commissioner
of the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end for payment of advertising contracts
if the commissioner determines that the merchandise can be used for special event prizes
or mementos at facilities operated by the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionernew text end . Nothing in this paragraph
authorizes the commissioner or a member of the deleted text begin boarddeleted text end new text begin commissionnew text end to receive merchandise
for personal use.

(c) All fees charged by the commissioner in connection with public use of the state-owned
ski and golf facilities at the Giants Ridge Recreation Area and all other revenues derived
by the commissioner from the operation or lease of those facilities and from the lease, sale,
or other disposition of undeveloped lands at the Giants Ridge Recreation Area must be
deposited into an Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end account that is created
within the state enterprise fund. All funds deposited in the enterprise fund account are
appropriated to the commissioner deleted text begin to be expended, subject to approval by the boarddeleted text end ,new text begin and
may only be used,new text end as follows:

(1) to pay costs associated with the construction, equipping, operation, repair, or
improvement of the Giants Ridge Recreation Area facilities or lands;

(2) to pay principal, interest and associated bond issuance, reserve, and servicing costs
associated with the financing of the facilities; and

(3) to pay the costs of any other project authorized under section 298.22.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.2211, subdivision 3, is amended to read:

deleted text begin All projects authorized by this section shall be submitted
by the commissioner to the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Board for approval
by the boarddeleted text end new text begin To get approval of a project under this section, the commissioner must comply
with all the requirements for expenditures under section 298.22new text end . Prior to the commencement
of a project involving the exercise by the commissioner of any authority of sections 469.174
to 469.179, the governing body of each municipality in which any part of the project is
located and the county board of any county containing portions of the project not located
in an incorporated area shall by majority vote approve or disapprove the project. deleted text begin Any project
approved by the board and the applicable governing bodies, if any, together with detailed
information concerning the project, its costs, the sources of its funding, and the amount of
any bonded indebtedness to be incurred in connection with the project, shall be transmitted
to the governor, who shall approve, disapprove, or return the proposal for additional
consideration within 30 days of receipt. No project authorized under this section shall be
undertaken, and no obligations shall be issued and no tax increments shall be expended for
a project authorized under this section until the project has been approved by the governor.
deleted text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.2211, subdivision 6, is amended to read:

Fees for admission to or use of facilities operated by the
new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end that have been established
according to prevailing market conditions and to recover operating costs need not be set by
rule.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.2212, is amended to read:

All funds credited to the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end account in the
special revenue fund for the purposes of section 298.22 must be invested pursuant to law.
The net interest and dividends from the investments are included and become part of the
funds available for purposes of section 298.22.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.2214, subdivision 2, is amended to read:

The members of
the committee shall consist of:

(1) one member appointed by the governor;

(2) one member appointed by the president of the University of Minnesota;

(3) four members of the new text begin Legislative Commission on new text end Iron Range Resources and
Rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end appointed by the chair;

(4) the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation; and

(5) the president of the Northeast Higher Education District or its successor.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.223, is amended to read:

A fund called the taconite environmental protection
fund is created for the purpose of reclaiming, restoring and enhancing those areas of northeast
Minnesota located within the taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341, that are
adversely affected by the environmentally damaging operations involved in mining taconite
and iron ore and producing iron ore concentrate and for the purpose of promoting the
economic development of northeast Minnesota. The taconite environmental protection fund
shall be used for the following purposes:

(1) to initiate investigations into matters thenew text begin commissioner ofnew text end Iron Range resources and
rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end determines are in need of study and which will determine the
environmental problems requiring remedial action;

(2) reclamation, restoration, or reforestation of mine lands not otherwise provided for
by state law;

(3) local economic development projects deleted text begin but only if those projects are approved by the
board,deleted text end and public works, including construction of sewer and water systems located within
the taconite assistance area defined in section 273.1341;

(4) monitoring of mineral industry related health problems among mining employees;
and

(5) local public works projects under section 298.227, paragraph (c).

deleted text begin (a)deleted text end The taconite area environmental protection fund shall be
administered by the commissioner of deleted text begin thedeleted text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Board.
The commissioner shall by September 1 of each year submit to the board a list of projects
to be funded from the taconite area environmental protection fund, with such supporting
information including description of the projects, plans, and cost estimates as may be
necessary.deleted text end new text begin in compliance with the requirements for expenditures under section 298.22.
new text end

deleted text begin (b) Each year no less than one-half of the amounts deposited into the taconite
environmental protection fund must be used for public works projects, including construction
of sewer and water systems, as specified under subdivision 1, clause (3). The Iron Range
Resources and Rehabilitation Board may waive the requirements of this paragraph.
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deleted text begin (c) Upon approval by the board, the list of projects approved under this subdivision shall
be submitted to the governor by November 1 of each year. By December 1 of each year,
the governor shall approve or disapprove, or return for further consideration, each project.
Funds for a project may be expended only upon approval of the project by the board and
the governor. The commissioner may submit supplemental projects to the board and governor
for approval at any time.
deleted text end

There is annually appropriated to the commissioner of Iron
Range resources and rehabilitation taconite area environmental protection funds necessary
to carry out approved projects and programs and the funds necessary for administration of
this section. Annual administrative costs, not including detailed engineering expenses for
the projects, shall not exceed five percent of the amount annually expended from the fund.

Funds for the purposes of this section are provided by section 298.28, subdivision 11,
relating to the taconite area environmental protection fund.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.227, is amended to read:

(a) An amount equal to that distributed pursuant to each taconite producer's taxable
production and qualifying sales under section 298.28, subdivision 9a, shall be held by the
new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end in a separate taconite
economic development fund for each taconite and direct reduced ore producer. Money from
the fund for each producer shall be released by the commissioner after review by a joint
committee consisting of an equal number of representatives of the salaried employees and
the nonsalaried production and maintenance employees of that producer. The District 11
director of the United States Steelworkers of America, on advice of each local employee
president, shall select the employee members. In nonorganized operations, the employee
committee shall be elected by the nonsalaried production and maintenance employees. The
review must be completed no later than six months after the producer presents a proposal
for expenditure of the funds to the committee. The funds held pursuant to this section may
be released only for workforce development and associated public facility improvement,
or for acquisition of plant and stationary mining equipment and facilities for the producer
or for research and development in Minnesota on new mining, or taconite, iron, or steel
production technology, but only if the producer provides a matching expenditure equal to
the amount of the distribution to be used for the same purpose beginning with distributions
in 2014. Effective for proposals for expenditures of money from the fund beginning May
26, 2007, the commissioner may not release the funds before the next scheduled meeting
of the board. If a proposed expenditure is not approved deleted text begin by the boarddeleted text end new text begin under the requirements
for expenditures under section 298.22new text end , the funds must be deposited in the Taconite
Environmental Protection Fund under sections 298.222 to 298.225. deleted text begin If a producer uses money
which has been released from the fund prior to May 26, 2007 to procure haulage trucks,
mobile equipment, or mining shovels, and the producer removes the piece of equipment
from the taconite tax relief area defined in section 273.134 within ten years from the date
of receipt of the money from the fund, a portion of the money granted from the fund must
be repaid to the taconite economic development fund. The portion of the money to be repaid
is 100 percent of the grant if the equipment is removed from the taconite tax relief area
within 12 months after receipt of the money from the fund, declining by ten percent for
each of the subsequent nine years during which the equipment remains within the taconite
tax relief area.deleted text end If a taconite production facility is sold after operations at the facility had
ceased, any money remaining in the fund for the former producer may be released to the
purchaser of the facility on the terms otherwise applicable to the former producer under this
section. If a producer fails to provide matching funds for a proposed expenditure within six
months after the commissioner approves release of the funds, the funds are available for
release to another producer in proportion to the distribution provided and under the conditions
of this section. Any portion of the fund which is not released by the commissioner within
one year of its deposit in the fund shall be divided between the taconite environmental
protection fund created in section 298.223 and the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection
trust fund created in section 298.292 for placement in their respective special accounts.
Two-thirds of the unreleased funds shall be distributed to the taconite environmental
protection fund and one-third to the Douglas J. Johnson economic protection trust fund.

deleted text begin (b)(i) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a), setting the amount of
distributions and the review process, an amount equal to ten cents per taxable ton of
production in 2007, for distribution in 2008 only, that would otherwise be distributed under
paragraph (a), may be used for a loan or grant for the cost of providing for a value-added
wood product facility located in the taconite tax relief area and in a county that contains a
city of the first class. This amount must be deducted from the distribution under paragraph
(a) for which a matching expenditure by the producer is not required. The granting of the
loan or grant is subject to approval by the board. If the money is provided as a loan, interest
must be payable on the loan at the rate prescribed in section 298.2213, subdivision 3. (ii)
Repayments of the loan and interest, if any, must be deposited in the taconite environment
protection fund under sections 298.222 to 298.225. If a loan or grant is not made under this
paragraph by July 1, 2012, the amount that had been made available for the loan under this
paragraph must be transferred to the taconite environment protection fund under sections
298.222 to 298.225. (iii) Money distributed in 2008 to the fund established under this section
that exceeds ten cents per ton is available to qualifying producers under paragraph (a) on a
pro rata basis.
deleted text end

deleted text begin (c) Repayment or transfer of money to the taconite environmental protection fund under
paragraph (b), item (ii), must be allocated by the Iron Range resources and rehabilitation
Board for public works projects in house legislative districts in the same proportion as
taxable tonnage of production in 2007 in each house legislative district, for distribution in
2008, bears to total taxable tonnage of production in 2007, for distribution in 2008.
Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, expenditures under this paragraph do not
require approval by the governor. For purposes of this paragraph, "house legislative districts"
means the legislative districts in existence on May 15, 2009.
deleted text end

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 298.27, is amended to read:

The taxes provided by section 298.24 shall be paid directly to each eligible county and
the new text begin commissioner of new text end Iron Range resources and rehabilitation deleted text begin Boarddeleted text end . The commissioner of
revenue shall notify each producer of the amount to be paid each recipient prior to February
15. Every person subject to taxes imposed by section 298.24 shall file a correct report
covering the preceding year. The report must contain the information required by the
commissionernew text begin of revenuenew text end . The report shall be filed by each producer on or before February
1. A remittance equal to 50 percent of the total tax required to be paid hereunder shall be
paid on or before February 24. A remittance equal to the remaining total tax required to be
paid hereunder shall be paid on or before August 24. On or before February 25 and August
25, the county auditor shall make distribution of the payments previously received by the
county in the manner provided by section 298.28. Reports shall be made and hearings held
upon the determination of the tax in accordance with procedures established by the
commissioner of revenue. The commissioner of revenue shall have authority to make
reasonable rules as to the form and manner of filing reports necessary for the determination
of the tax hereunder, and by such rules may require the production of such information as
may be reasonably necessary or convenient for the determination and apportionment of the
tax. All the provisions of the occupation tax law with reference to the assessment and
determination of the occupation tax, including all provisions for appeals from or review of

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new text begin Available for the Year
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new text begin Ending June 30
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new text begin 2018
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new text begin 2019
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