SF2373 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Omnibus Labor policy and appropriations
Related bill: HF2441
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
This bill aims to establish a biennial budget for the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, the Workers Compensation Court of Appeals, and the Bureau of Mediation Services. It proposes various policy changes, mandates reporting requirements, and outlines appropriations for specific initiatives related to labor standards, workplace safety, and workforce development.
Main Provisions
Appropriations: The bill allocates funds for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the Department of Labor and Industry, focusing on several key areas:
- General Support and Labor Standards: Funds to enhance enforcement of wage theft prevention, workplace safety, and fair employment practices.
- Workplace Initiatives: Investments to support employment-based initiatives, such as dual-training programs, youth skills training, and efforts to improve workplace safety particularly in high-risk sectors like meat and poultry processing.
- Apprenticeships: Significant funding is directed towards expanding apprenticeship programs, including a new statewide registered teacher apprenticeship program.
- Safe Workplaces: Specific allocations for enforcing the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act.
Workforce Development: This includes funds for labor education and advancement, prioritizing programs like Helmets to Hardhats for military veterans, and teachers' apprenticeship programs.
Policy and Infrastructure Changes: Provisions include amendments to existing statutes to reflect changes in labor laws such as those related to nursing mothers and safe working conditions.
Reporting Requirements: Mandates for various departments to report on their activities and the outcomes of funded initiatives.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Worker Protections: Reinforcements in laws pertaining to wage theft, workplace safety, and requirements for accommodating nursing mothers.
- New Statutory Codification: Introduction of new law coding within Minnesota Statutes chapter 326B, covering enhanced support for certain worker-related programs.
Relevant Terms
appropriations, labor standards, workplace safety, dual-training, apprenticeship program, wage theft prevention, Safe Workplaces Act, workforce development, Helmets to Hardhats, teacher apprenticeship, nursing mothers law.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Labor |
| March 16, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass and re-referred to | Labor |
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Finance |
| April 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Comm report: To pass as amended and re-refer to | Finance |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill references changes to Minnesota Statutes section 177.254, concerning unpaid leave for employees.",
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"summary": "The bill mentions the application of Minnesota Statutes chapter 268B regarding family and medical benefit insurance.",
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"Adding new subdivisions to the existing statute."
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 326B.103, which involves the construction code and licensing.",
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"citation": "326B.103"
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"summary": "The bill references changes to Minnesota Statutes section 326B.184, relating to building codes.",
"modified": [
"Modifications to subdivisions 1a and 2."
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"citation": "326B.184"
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 326B.31, focusing on electrical licensing and inspections.",
"modified": [
"Amends subdivision 29."
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"citation": "326B.31"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references changes to Minnesota Statutes section 326B.33 regarding plumbing systems.",
"modified": [
"Changes to subdivision 21."
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"citation": "326B.33"
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"summary": "The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 326B.37 relating to energy conservation.",
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"Changes to subdivisions 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9."
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"citation": "326B.37"
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"summary": "The bill references changes to Minnesota Statutes section 326B.49, which concerns contractor recovery funds.",
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"Modifications to subdivisions 2 and 3."
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"citation": "326B.49"
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"analysis": {
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"Adding new subdivisions."
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"summary": "The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 327.31 pertaining to manufactured home parks.",
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"citation": "327.31"
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"summary": "The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 327.32 in regards to licensing requirements.",
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"Changes to subdivisions 1a, 1e, 7, 8."
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"citation": "327.32"
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"summary": "The bill references changes to Minnesota Statutes section 327.33, relating to fees and penalties.",
"modified": [
"Modifications to subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 2b, 2c, 3, 7."
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"citation": "327.33"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Adding new subdivisions."
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 327B.01 regarding definitions applicable to mobile homes.",
"modified": [
"Changes to subdivisions 1, 7, 11a, 19."
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"citation": "327B.01"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill mentions modifications to Minnesota Statutes section 327B.03 concerning dealer licensing.",
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"citation": "327B.03"
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Adding new subdivisions."
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"summary": "The bill references changes to Minnesota Statutes section 327B.04 regarding bond requirements.",
"modified": [
"Modifications to subdivisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7a."
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"citation": "327B.04"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill adds to Minnesota Statutes section 327B.041 concerning trust accounts.",
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"citation": "327B.041"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 327B.042 concerning licenses.",
"modified": [
"Changes to subdivisions 1, 2."
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"citation": "327B.042"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references changes to Minnesota Statutes section 327B.05 related to renewal of licenses.",
"modified": [
"Changes to subdivision 1."
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"citation": "327B.05"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 327B.06 concerning prohibited practices.",
"modified": [
"Changes to subdivision 2."
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"citation": "327B.06"
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes section 327B.08 relating to regulatory powers.",
"modified": [
"Changes to subdivision 1."
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 327B.09 regarding disciplinary actions.",
"modified": [
"Modifications to subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4."
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"summary": "The bill mentions changes to Minnesota Statutes section 327B.10 regarding appeals.",
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"citation": "327B.10"
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 327B.11 concerning penalties.",
"modified": [
"Changes to subdivision 1."
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 327B.12.",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 179A.041 concerning the Public Employment Relations Board.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill amends Laws 2024 Chapter 127 Article 14 Section 3.",
"modified": [
"Amended text regarding appropriations."
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"citation": "Laws 2024 Chapter 127 Article 14 Section 3"
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes sections 181.9445 to 181.9448 regarding earned sick and safe time.",
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 181C.02 concerning labor rights.",
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"citation": "181C.02"
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 181C.03 regarding labor regulations.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 175.45 regarding the dual-training pipeline program.",
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"citation": "175.45"
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 175.46 relating to the youth skills training grants.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 178.11 regarding labor education and advancement program grants.",
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"analysis": {
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"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 136A.1465 regarding aid eligibility.",
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"citation": "136A.1465"
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