HF339

Purpose

Provide funding to support nursing home workforce development by financing grants to certified worker organizations, helping them fulfill their duties under Minnesota law.

Main Provisions

• Appropriates 1,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board.
• Funds grants to certified worker organizations to assist them in carrying out their duties under Minnesota Statutes section 181.214.
• This is a one-time appropriation.

Funding Details

• Source: General fund
• Amount: $1,000,000
• Fiscal year: 2026
• Availability: Funds are a one-time appropriation and remain available until June 30, 2028

Relationship to Existing Law

• The appropriation supports activities under Minnesota Statutes section 181.214 but does not modify the duties themselves. It provides financial resources to help certified worker organizations perform their statutory responsibilities.

Administration and Oversight

• The funds are to be used as grants to certified worker organizations, administered by the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board. The goal is to enhance implementation of workforce standards in nursing homes.

Significance / Possible Impact

• Expands capacity for certified worker organizations to engage in activities related to nursing home workforce standards.
• Not a recurring funding change; it is limited to a one-time infusion of resources through 2028.

Relevant Terms - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board - certified worker organizations - general fund - fiscal year 2026 - Minnesota Statutes section 181.214 - one-time appropriation - grants - June 30, 2028