The bill proposes significant modifications to labor policies, building codes, and employment laws in Minnesota. Key changes include enhanced access for labor organizations to personnel data, ensuring that such information is shared with labor organizations and the Bureau of Mediation Services as directed by the commissioner. It also establishes provisions for state employees to receive payment for lost salaries and benefits during government shutdowns, along with a certification process for determining necessary amounts for these payments. Additionally, the bill revises teacher licensure requirements, updates definitions related to public employees, and clarifies the terms of employment, including staffing ratios and payroll deductions for union dues.

Moreover, the bill introduces protections for employees against adverse actions related to participation in employer-sponsored meetings on religious or political matters, allowing civil actions for violations. It addresses restrictive franchise agreements by prohibiting franchisors from limiting franchisees' hiring practices and mandates amendments to existing agreements. The bill also includes provisions for electrical and pressure vessel inspections, licensing requirements, and the establishment of "sacred communities" and "micro-unit dwellings" on religious institution grounds. It further amends arbitration laws to protect nonpublic data and repeals certain subdivisions related to labor relations. The effective date for the new provisions regarding sacred communities and micro units is set for January 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 182.659, 182.66, 182.661, 182.676
1st Engrossment: 13.43, 120A.414, 122A.181, 122A.26, 122A.40, 122A.41, 177.27, 177.42, 179A.03, 179A.06, 179A.07, 179A.12, 182.659, 182.66, 182.661, 182.676, 326B.093, 326B.106, 326B.163, 326B.164, 326B.31, 326B.32, 326B.36, 326B.805, 326B.921, 326B.925, 326B.988, 572B.17
1st Engrossment: 13.43, 120A.414, 122A.181, 122A.26, 122A.40, 122A.41, 177.27, 177.42, 179A.03, 179A.06, 179A.07, 179A.12, 182.659, 182.66, 182.661, 182.676, 326B.093, 326B.106, 326B.163, 326B.164, 326B.31, 326B.32, 326B.36, 326B.805, 326B.921, 326B.925, 326B.988, 572B.17