A bill for an act
relating to state government; modifying supplemental appropriations and other
provisions related to the Bureau of Mediation Services; amending Minnesota
Statutes 2022, section 626.892, subdivision 10; Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 19,
section 4; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 179.81; 179.82; 179.83,
subdivision 1; 179.84, subdivision 1; 179.85; Minnesota Rules, parts 5520.0100;
5520.0110; 5520.0120; 5520.0200; 5520.0250; 5520.0300; 5520.0500; 5520.0520;
5520.0540; 5520.0560; 5520.0600; 5520.0620; 5520.0700; 5520.0710; 5520.0800.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 626.892, subdivision 10, is amended to read:
(a) A person appointed to the arbitrator roster under this section
must complete training as required by the commissioner during the person's appointment.
At a minimum, an initial training must include:
(1) at least six hours on the topics of cultural competency, racism, implicit bias, and
recognizing and valuing community diversity and cultural differences; and
(2) at least six hours on topics related to the daily experience of peace officers, which
may include ride-alongs with on-duty officers or other activities that provide exposure to
the environments, choices, and judgments required of officers in the field.
new text begin (b) new text end The commissioner may adopt rules establishing training requirements consistent
with this subdivision.
deleted text begin (b) An arbitrator appointed to the roster of arbitrators in 2020 must complete the required
initial training by July 1, 2021.deleted text end new text begin (c)new text end An arbitrator appointed to the roster of arbitrators after
2020 must complete the required initial training within six months of the arbitrator's
appointment.
deleted text begin (c)deleted text end new text begin (d) The Bureau of Mediation Services must pay fornew text end all costs associated with the
required training deleted text begin must be borne by the arbitratordeleted text end .
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This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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Laws 2023, chapter 53, article 19, section 4, is amended to read:
Sec. 4. BUREAU OF MEDIATION SERVICES
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(a) $750,000 each year is for purposes of the
Public Employment Relations Board under
Minnesota Statutes, section 179A.041.
(b) $68,000 each year is for deleted text begin 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 yeardeleted text end new text begin
providing training on mediation, arbitration,
labor management, and other labor-related
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(c) $47,000 each year is for rulemaking,
staffing, and other costs associated with peace
officer grievance procedures.
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This section is effective retroactively from July 1, 2023.
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(a)
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Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 179.81; 179.82; 179.83, subdivision 1; 179.84,
subdivision 1; and 179.85,
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are repealed.
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(b)
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Minnesota Rules, parts 5520.0100; 5520.0110; 5520.0120; 5520.0200; 5520.0250;
5520.0300; 5520.0500; 5520.0520; 5520.0540; 5520.0560; 5520.0600; 5520.0620;
5520.0700; 5520.0710; and 5520.0800,
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are repealed.
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Repealed Minnesota Statutes: 24-08071
For the purposes of sections 179.81 to 179.85, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.
"Area labor-management committee" or "committee" means a committee formed by and composed of multiple employers and multiple labor organizations within a geographic area or statewide employment sector, for the purpose of improving labor-management relations and enhancing economic development within a given geographic jurisdiction or sector through labor-management cooperation.
"Bureau" means the Bureau of Mediation Services.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of the Bureau of Mediation Services.
An area labor-management committee grant program is created within the bureau to be administered by the commissioner.
Applications for area/statewide industry labor-management committee grants must be submitted to the bureau under rules adopted by the commissioner.
Following an established calendar, the commissioner shall review the applications. Grants must be awarded on a competitive basis based on the appropriateness of the proposal, the attainability of the goals, the evidence of interest in the proposal among representatives of labor and management in the area within the committee's jurisdiction, and the thoroughness of the financial plan presented. Successful applicants shall be notified of the award no later than December 1 of each year.
For each grant awarded the commissioner shall:
(1) require an approved work plan that establishes measurable goals and objectives for the committee within the committee's area of responsibility and that prohibits the committee from becoming involved in contract disputes, labor negotiations, or grievance procedures; and
(2) annually review the operating performance of each area labor-management committee receiving state money under this program.
A new or existing area labor-management committee may apply for a maximum grant of $75,000 per year. A new or existing area labor-management committee may be awarded state grant money, and must provide money from other nonstate sources, in the following ratio of state and nonstate money: in the first year, 90 percent state and ten percent nonstate; in the second year, 80 percent state and 20 percent nonstate; in the third year and beyond, 50 percent state and 50 percent nonstate.
Repealed Minnesota Rule: 24-08071
Parts 5520.0100 to 5520.0800 apply to the preparation, submission, and approval of applications for grants under the Minnesota Area Labor-Management Committee Grant Program.
Parts 5520.0100 to 5520.0800 shall be liberally construed to accomplish the provisions and purposes of the Minnesota Area Labor-Management Committee Grant Program.
For the purpose of parts 5520.0100 to 5520.0800, the terms defined in this part have the meanings given them.
"Application" means a written request for grant funds completed on a form developed by and available from the bureau.
"Area Labor-Management Committee" or "committee" means an organization of representatives from multiple labor organizations and multiple employer enterprises within a geographic area or statewide employment sector which has as its principle purpose the strengthening of union-management relations within the area or sector.
"Grant program" means the Minnesota Area Labor-Management Committee Grant Program, as created in Minnesota Statutes, sections 179.81 to 179.85.
The procedures in this part will be used by the commissioner in receiving and considering grant program applications.
On or before September 1 of each calendar year, the commissioner shall publish a notice of the availability of funds under the grant program in the State Register. An application for a grant must be submitted to the bureau by October 15 of the previous year.
Each application must be on forms available from the bureau and must include a statement of purpose and a description of the Area Labor-Management Committee requesting grant funds. All current committee members and officers must be identified in the application and a brief description of the committee's existing or proposed operating procedures must be included. A copy of the committee bylaws, if adopted, must also accompany the application.