This bill establishes a biennial budget for the Department of Labor and Industry, the Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, and the Bureau of Mediation Services, while implementing various policy changes and modifying provisions related to the certification of underground telecommunications installers. It includes appropriations from the general fund and other specified funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, detailing allocations for workforce development initiatives, youth skills training grants, and mental health promotion in the construction industry. The bill also mandates reporting requirements for certain grants and appropriations to ensure accountability and transparency. Additionally, it amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes to enhance enforcement capabilities for the Department of Labor and Industry, introduces new fees for plan reviews and inspections, and cancels certain appropriations from previous fiscal years to reallocate funds for current needs.

Moreover, the bill revises the fee structure for electrical inspections, plumbing system plan reviews, and the sale and installation of used manufactured homes, introducing new fees based on construction valuation and specific inspection requirements. It establishes new inspection intervals for elevators and updates definitions and licensing requirements for dealers and installers of manufactured homes. Key insertions include provisions for retroactive credit for classroom instruction training for underground telecommunications installers, with a requirement to pass an examination for certification. The bill also mandates rest and meal breaks for employees, outlines remedies for violations, and requires a biennial analysis of worker misclassification costs. Overall, the legislation aims to improve labor standards, enhance safety and compliance in the manufactured home industry, and streamline inspection processes in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 326B.103, 326B.184, 326B.31, 326B.33, 326B.37, 326B.49, 326B.986, 327.31, 327.32, 327.33, 327.34, 327.35, 327B.01, 327B.03, 327B.04, 327B.041, 327B.042, 327B.05, 327B.06, 327B.08, 327B.09, 327B.10, 327B.11, 327B.12, 177.253, 177.254
1st Engrossment: 177.27, 326B.103, 326B.184, 326B.31, 326B.33, 326B.37, 326B.49, 326B.986, 327.31, 327.32, 327.33, 327.34, 327.35, 327B.01, 327B.03, 327B.04, 327B.041, 327B.042, 327B.05, 327B.06, 327B.08, 327B.09, 327B.10, 327B.11, 327B.12, 177.253, 177.254
2nd Engrossment: 177.27, 326B.103, 326B.184, 326B.31, 326B.33, 326B.37, 326B.49, 326B.986, 327.31, 327.32, 327.33, 327B.01, 327B.04, 327B.041, 327B.05, 177.253, 177.254, 326B.198