SF 773

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 02/07/2023 08:36am

A bill for an act
relating to economic development; appropriating money for Helmets to Hard Hats
Minnesota initiative.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; HELMETS TO HARD HATS.
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new text begin $225,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $225,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the
workforce development fund to the commissioner of labor and industry for grants to Building
Strong Communities for the Helmets to Hard Hats Minnesota initiative. Grant money must
be used to recruit, retain, assist, and support National Guard, reserve, and active duty military
members' and veterans' participation in 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.
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