This bill establishes a biennial budget for workforce, labor, and economic development in Minnesota, allocating funds to various state agencies, including the Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Department of Labor and Industry. It specifies funding for programs focused on business development, small business assistance, child care support, and workforce initiatives, including grants for enhancing child care services and supporting rural communities. The bill mandates that appropriations enacted multiple times during the legislative session will only be effective once and requires reporting on grant program outcomes to ensure accountability. Additionally, it introduces new legal language detailing appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, while amending and repealing certain sections of Minnesota Statutes to streamline the legislative framework.

The bill also emphasizes support for historically disenfranchised communities, with significant funding for initiatives targeting youth employment, job training, and economic empowerment for underserved populations. Key allocations include funding for the Drive for Five Initiative, grants for organizations assisting low-income individuals, and specific appropriations for minority-owned businesses. It introduces provisions for a biennial analysis of misclassification fraud and mandates a report on economic development programs, ensuring transparency and effective resource management. The bill also includes a one-time transfer of $3,000,000 from the job creation fund to the general fund in fiscal year 2025, reflecting broader efforts to manage state resources effectively.

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: 116J.431, 116J.8733, 116J.8752, 116L.03, 116L.04, 116L.05, 116L.562, 116L.98, 116U.05, 116U.06, 116U.15, 116U.30, 116U.35, 248.07, 469.54, 177.27, 181.211, 181.988, 326B.0981, 326B.198, 326B.31, 326B.33