HF2441
Labor and industry finance and policy bill.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2373
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Purpose
The bill is designed to establish the biennial budget for the State of Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry, Workers Compensation Court of Appeals, and Bureau of Mediation Services. It also includes various policy changes and mandates the preparation of reports by these departments.
Main Provisions
- Appropriations: The bill outlines specific appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It specifies amounts to be allocated from different funds such as the General Fund, Workers Compensation Fund, Workforce Development Fund, and Family and Medical Benefit Fund to support various functions within the Department of Labor and Industry and other agencies.
- Labor Standards: Funds are allocated for wage theft prevention, prevailing wage enforcement, outreach and enforcement related to nursing mothers and pregnancy accommodations, and ensuring safe workplaces in the meat and poultry processing industries.
- Employment-Based Initiatives: Allocates funds for programs like the dual-training pipeline program, youth skills training grants, and legal cannabis industry training. It also supports a registered teacher apprenticeship program and initiatives for military members and veterans in the workforce.
- Workplace Safety and Compensation: Funding is provided for workplace safety initiatives and the Workers Compensation Court of Appeals to ensure effective management of workers’ compensation operations.
Significant Changes
- Nursing Mothers and Pregnancy Accommodations: New allocations are made for outreach and enforcement in line with changes in laws affecting nursing mothers, lactating employees, and pregnancy accommodations.
- Teacher Apprenticeship Program: Creation of a statewide registered teacher apprenticeship program funded from the workforce development fund, supporting teacher training and education.
- Military and Veteran Support: Grants funneled towards the Helmets to Hardhats initiative, enhancing apprenticeship opportunities for military personnel and veterans.
- Family and Medical Benefits: Funds allocated for the family and medical benefit insurance program in the first fiscal year.
Relevant Terms
- Appropriations
- Workers Compensation
- Workforce Development
- Wage Theft Prevention
- Safe Workplaces
- Nursing Mothers and Pregnancy Accommodations
- Apprenticeship Program
- Dual-Training Pipeline
- Family and Medical Benefit Fund
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy | |
| May 07, 2025 | House | Action | Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to | Ways and Means | |
| May 07, 2025 | House | Action | Joint rule 2.03, Deadlines, re-referred to | Rules and Legislative Administration | |
| House | Action | Joint rule 3.02(b), Odd Year adjournment, bill returned to | Ways and Means | ||
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Progress through the legislative process
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