SF1518

Purpose

Provide funding to support the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s work by awarding grants to certified worker organizations. The money is intended to help these organizations carry out their duties under Minnesota Statutes section 181.214.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation: $1,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026.
• Use: Grants to certified worker organizations to assist them in carrying out their duties under Minnesota Statutes section 181.214.
• Funding type: One-time appropriation.
• Availability period: Funds are available until June 30, 2028.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces a dedicated one-time financial support to the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board to enable grants to certified worker organizations, enhancing the Board’s ability to fulfill its duties under Minnesota Statutes section 181.214.

Fiscal Impact and Administrative Details

• Source: General fund.
• Amount: $1,000,000 (one-time).
• Year of appropriation: Fiscal year 2026.
• Availability: Through June 30, 2028.
• Referred to: Labor.

Effective Context

• This bill does not change the statutory duties themselves but provides a funded mechanism to support organizations that perform or assist with those duties.

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