This bill establishes a biennial budget for jobs, labor, and economic development in Minnesota, appropriating funds to various state agencies, including the Department of Employment and Economic Development and the Department of Labor and Industry. It outlines specific funding allocations for programs focused on business development, child care support, contaminated site cleanup, and job training. Notably, the bill includes provisions for grants to local communities to enhance child care services and support small business development centers. It also modifies existing economic development policies, establishes new programs, and requires reporting on the outcomes of funded initiatives to ensure accountability and transparency.

Additionally, the bill proposes a series of one-time appropriations aimed at enhancing workforce development and supporting small businesses, particularly those owned by underrepresented groups. Key allocations include funding for organizations that provide job training and support for individuals facing barriers to employment, as well as significant grants for minority-owned businesses and initiatives targeting economic disparities. The bill emphasizes the importance of partnerships and culturally appropriate programming, with specific allocations for grants to support job training, career development, and workforce readiness programs in high-demand fields. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance economic development and child care accessibility across Minnesota while promoting equity and accountability in grant distribution.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 116J.431, 116J.659, 116J.8733, 116J.8752, 116L.03, 116L.04, 116L.05, 116L.562, 116L.665, 116L.90, 116L.98, 116M.18, 116U.05, 116U.06, 116U.15, 116U.30, 116U.35, 248.07, 268.184, 268B.14, 469.54, 177.253, 177.254, 177.27, 181.211, 181.725, 181.9447, 181.9448, 326B.0981, 326B.103, 326B.184, 326B.31, 326B.33, 326B.37, 326B.43, 326B.49, 326B.986, 327.31, 327.32, 327.33, 327B.04, 327B.041, 327B.05