This bill aims to enhance economic development policies in Minnesota by introducing a new legislative review process for reporting mandates related to employment and economic development. It requires the commissioner to submit an annual report assessing the usefulness of mandated reports and recommending any for expiration. The bill also expands the definitions of "development authority" and "municipality" to include federally recognized tribes, thereby promoting their involvement in economic initiatives. Additionally, it modifies unemployment appeal periods, extending the timeframe for filing appeals from 20 to 45 days for various determinations, and introduces new provisions for the Explore Minnesota Tourism Council to ensure broader representation, including underrepresented communities and Tribal nations.

Moreover, the bill amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes concerning unemployment benefits, particularly increasing the appeal period for determinations of ineligibility and penalties for misrepresentation from 20 days to 45 days. It establishes the Giants Ridge account in the state treasury for capital expenditures and maintenance of state-owned assets in the Giants Ridge Recreation Area. The bill also allows the commissioner of Iron Range resources and rehabilitation to implement separation and retention incentive programs for agency employees, with funding covered by available resources, set to expire on December 31, 2024. The effective date for the unemployment benefits amendments is May 5, 2024, while the provisions for the Giants Ridge account and incentive programs take effect the day after final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 116U.25
1st Engrossment: 116J.552, 116L.04, 116L.17, 116U.25, 268.043, 268.051, 268.053, 268.0625, 268.063, 268.064, 268.065, 268.07, 268.101, 268.105, 268.18, 268.183, 268.184
2nd Engrossment: 116J.552, 116L.04, 116L.17, 116U.25, 268.043, 268.051, 268.053, 268.0625, 268.063, 268.064, 268.065, 268.07, 268.101, 268.105, 268.18, 268.183, 268.184
1st Engrossment: 116J.552, 116L.04, 116L.17, 116U.25, 268.043, 268.051, 268.053, 268.0625, 268.063, 268.064, 268.065, 268.07, 268.101, 268.105, 268.18, 268.183, 268.184