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HF 2562

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 03/06/2023 11:40am

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

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 03/03/2023

Current Version - as introduced

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A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; appropriating money to the commissioner of agriculture
for grants to partner organizations to assist meat and poultry processors with hiring
and training new employees.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; GRANTS FOR MEAT PROCESSING TRAINING
AND RETENTION INCENTIVES.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Partner organizations" include:
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new text begin (1) foundations engaged in economic development;
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new text begin (2) community development financial institutions;
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new text begin (3) federally recognized economic development districts; and
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new text begin (4) community development corporations.
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new text begin (c) "Small to medium-sized meat and poultry processor" means a meat and poultry
processor licensed by the state of Minnesota or the federal government that has fewer than
150 employees.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Grants. new text end

new text begin (a) The commissioner of agriculture must provide grants to partner
organizations to assist small to medium-sized meat and poultry processors with hiring and
training new employees. New employees at eligible meat and poultry processing plants may
receive up to $10,000 in the form of tuition reimbursement for programs at Minnesota state
colleges and universities, sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, retention incentives, child
care stipends, and other related expenses. Employees at any one meat or poultry processor
may not receive more than $50,000 under this paragraph.
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new text begin (b) Up to 20 percent of a grant to a partner organization may be used for direct services
to employees, including but not limited to translation services.
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new text begin (c) Priority must be given to applications from partner organizations working in
partnership with Minnesota state colleges and universities.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Appropriation. new text end

new text begin (a) $....... in fiscal year 2024 and $....... in fiscal year 2025 are
appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to partner
organizations to assist meat and poultry processors with hiring and training new employees.
This is a onetime appropriation.
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