The bill modifies the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board by amending several sections of the Minnesota Statutes. Key changes include the requirement for a minimum of six affirmative votes for the board to take action, with specific representation from commissioners, nursing home employers, and workers. The board is tasked with establishing minimum nursing home employment standards, including initial wage standards by November 1, 2024, while ensuring that these standards are not less protective than existing laws. The bill also emphasizes the need for the board to investigate market conditions and consider various factors, such as wage data and collective bargaining agreements, when setting these standards.

Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions regarding the certification of worker and employer organizations to provide training to nursing home workers, and it outlines the criteria for such certification. It mandates that the board conduct a review of the minimum employment standards every two years and allows for the adoption of new rules as necessary. Importantly, the bill stipulates that no new standards will take effect without an estimated cost analysis and legislative appropriation to cover the associated expenses, ensuring that financial implications are considered before implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 177.27
1st Engrossment: 181.213
2nd Engrossment: 181.212, 181.213, 181.214, 181.215