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, with notable provisions for grants to local communities aimed at enhancing child care services and supporting small business development. The bill also modifies existing economic development policies, introduces new programs, and mandates reporting on the outcomes of funded initiatives to ensure accountability and transparency.

Additionally, the bill includes a series of one-time appropriations from the workforce development fund to enhance job training and educational opportunities for underserved populations. Key allocations target organizations that provide workforce development services to marginalized communities, with significant funding designated for initiatives supporting minority-owned businesses and addressing economic disparities. The bill emphasizes the importance of aligning workforce training with employer demands and includes provisions for reporting on the use of funds and their impact. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance workforce development and economic growth through targeted funding and strategic initiatives, while also amending existing laws to improve regulatory oversight and support for various sectors.

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