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 programs in the construction industry. The bill also amends several sections of Minnesota Statutes, introducing new definitions and provisions related to industrialized and modular buildings, updating fees for permits and inspections, and enhancing regulatory oversight.

Key amendments include an increase in the annual operating permit fee for elevators from $100 to $145, the introduction of new fees for remote virtual inspections, and a revised fee structure for electrical inspections, which raises the permit fee from $25 to $55 and the inspection fee for one-family dwellings from $100 to $165. The bill also establishes new requirements for the sale of used manufactured homes, mandates compliance checks, and introduces a new subdivision for licensing and regulation of manufactured home dealers and installers. Additionally, it enhances labor regulations by requiring employers to provide specific break times for employees and includes provisions for granting retroactive credit for training in underground telecommunications installation. Overall, the bill aims to improve safety standards, streamline inspection processes, and enhance labor protections.

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