Biennial budget for Department of Labor and Industry, Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals, and Bureau of Mediation Services established; various policy changes made; reports required; and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2373

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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subsection clarifying requirements for providing break times."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Old language regarding conditions under which break times are optional."
      ],
      "summary": "Amending policies related to employment break times for nursing mothers under section 177.253.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated language to ensure compliance with federal standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "177.253"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional rules for rest period eligibility and accrual."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Removal of prior rest break definitions."
      ],
      "summary": "Addressing changes to rest periods for employees under section 177.254.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustment of rest period guidelines to align more closely with national labor standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "177.254"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New subdivisions related to safety equipment requirements for scaffolding."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Elaboration on previous inspection protocols."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to construction codes and licensing guidelines under section 326B.103.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on the applicability of updated codes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "326B.103"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Enhanced penalties for non-compliance with licensing rules."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Redundant language related to license renewal procedures."
      ],
      "summary": "Modifications to the enforcement of contractor licensing under section 326B.184.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes in fee structures for initial contractor application."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "326B.184"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Introduction of new authority for code variance approvals."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Obsolete requirements for certification."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes to plumbing code authorization under section 326B.31.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised definitions of plumbing terms for consistency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "326B.31"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Inclusion of continuing education requirements for license renewal."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous specifications regarding license bonds."
      ],
      "summary": "Updates to electrical licensing laws under section 326B.33.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments in licensure categories for specific electrical work."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "326B.33"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New guidelines for contractor advertising."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Prior customer complaint resolution procedures."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to building contractor regulations under section 326B.37.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on contractor subcontracting responsibilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "326B.37"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional criteria for system efficiency assessments."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Deletions related to outdated compliance methods."
      ],
      "summary": "Revisions to rules governing mechanical systems contracting under section 326B.49.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates to contractor training requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "326B.49"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifications on installation standards."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Conflicts with federal regulations in prior specifications."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes to regulations surrounding manufactured homes under section 327.31.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjustments in warranty service provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327.31"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Enhanced disclosure requirements for homebuyers."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Revisions to prior repair protocols."
      ],
      "summary": "Updates to homeowner protections under section 327.32.",
      "modified": [
        "Alignment of state and federal home safety standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327.32"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Obligations regarding tenant safety infrastructure improvements."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Provisions superseded by local ordinances."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments related to park owner obligations under section 327.33.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates aligning state park standards with environmental goals."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327.33"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Guidelines for establishing tenant associations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Ambiguities in rental agreement terms previously required."
      ],
      "summary": "Clarifications in tenant rights for manufactured home park residents under section 327.34.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhanced language accessibility for tenant documents."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327.34"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Requirement for annual compliance reports."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Old inspection checklists."
      ],
      "summary": "Proposals to modify inspection protocols for manufactured home communities under section 327.35.",
      "modified": [
        "Updated inspector qualifications and training protocols."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327.35"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New dealer registration requirements."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Obsolete dealer conduct guidelines."
      ],
      "summary": "Revisions to statutes governing mobile home sales under section 327B.01.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusted licensing fee schedules."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.01"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expanded operational reporting obligations."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Conflicts with resale restrictions."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes affecting mobile home dealer operations under section 327B.03.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified dealer support service expectations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.03"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Factors affecting warranty claims submission."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Warranties less comprehensive than federal model."
      ],
      "summary": "Adjustments to mobile home warranty regulations under section 327B.04.",
      "modified": [
        "Explicit timelines for warranty claim resolution."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.04"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increased penalties for non-compliance."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previous leniency clauses."
      ],
      "summary": "Updates to compliance and enforcement mechanisms for mobile home sales under section 327B.05.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised procedural steps for enforcement actions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.05"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Mandatory financial solvency assessments."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Outdated financial protocols."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments to financial responsibility requirements for mobile home dealers under section 327B.06.",
      "modified": [
        "Clearer guidelines on reporting dealer insolvency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.06"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Enhanced rights to remedy defective homes."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Waivers of certain consumer protections."
      ],
      "summary": "Changes in consumer protection measures under section 327B.08.",
      "modified": [
        "Harmonization with federal consumer rights standards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.08"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Expanded cooling-off period provisions."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "General waivers inconsistent with consumer laws."
      ],
      "summary": "Updates to sales agreement regulations in mobile housing under section 327B.09.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhanced specificity of terms within agreements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.09"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Detail on transactional transparency requirements."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Redundant language."
      ],
      "summary": "Compliance updates and clarification for mobile home transactional laws under section 327B.10.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified jurisdictional regulations involving mobile home transactions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.10"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Regulations on conflict resolution procedures."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Prior references to third-party arbitration."
      ],
      "summary": "Operational guidelines modified for mobile home park management under section 327B.11.",
      "modified": [
        "Defined management's duties in emergency situations."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.11"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Codified mediation resources for tenant-dealer disputes."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Previously ineffective mechanisms."
      ],
      "summary": "Revisions to dispute settlement frameworks for mobile homes under section 327B.12.",
      "modified": [
        "Enhanced mediation process timelines."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "327B.12"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Criteria for youth training within the cannabis industry."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Obsolete language on previous industrial programs."
      ],
      "summary": "Adjustments to workforce development programs under section 175.45.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification of pipeline development and oversight provisions."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "175.45"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New administrative protocols for program implementation."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Duplicative reference points within skills frameworks."
      ],
      "summary": "Clarifications to youth skills training programs under section 175.46.",
      "modified": [
        "Streamlined processes for program management."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "175.46"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "New grants available for military members transitioning into apprenticeships."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Outdated funding matrices."
      ],
      "summary": "Enhancements to labor education and advancement initiatives under section 178.11.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised grant application processes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "178.11"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increased allocations for public sector dispute resolution."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Sections previously underfunded."
      ],
      "summary": "Public Employment Relations Board funding outlined under section 179A.041.",
      "modified": [
        "New performance metrics introduced for board efficiency."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "179A.041"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Definitions related to 'safe time' usage."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Provisions now covered under a broader set of rules."
      ],
      "summary": "Regulations affecting employer sick leave policies under section 181.9445.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarifications on sick leave accrual and usage."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "181.9445"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Regulations regarding notice to employees."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Redundancies with broader federal laws."
      ],
      "summary": "Enforcement of sick and safe time laws clarified under section 181.9448.",
      "modified": [
        "New penalties for non-compliance outlined."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "181.9448"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Insurance account funding mechanisms."
      ],
      "removed": [
        "Old criteria inconsistently applied."
      ],
      "summary": "Amendments for family and medical leave benefits under section 268B.01.",
      "modified": [
        "Revised application processes for benefits."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "268B.01"
  }
]

Sponsors

• Rep. Dave Pinto (DFL)