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SF4744 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hiring appropriation to support activities under the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

To provide funding from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry to support the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act. Specifically, the bill appropriates money to hire one additional full-time equivalent (FTE) staff member.

Main provisions

  • Section 1 creates an appropriation of $163,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
  • The money goes to the commissioner of labor and industry.
  • The funds are for one added full-time equivalent (FTE) position to support activities under the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act.
  • The authority references Minnesota Statutes sections 179.87 to 179.877.

Significance and expected impact

  • Adds staff capacity to administer and enforce the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act.
  • Makes it clearer that the act’s administration will be supported by dedicated funding in FY 2027.
  • No changes to the requirements of the Act itself; the change is only in funding and staffing.

Financial implications

  • Amount: $163,000.
  • Fiscal year: 2027.
  • Source: General Fund.
  • Beneficiary: commissioner of labor and industry (for one additional FTE to support the Act).

Relationship to existing law

  • Tied to the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act, located in Minnesota Statutes sections 179.87 to 179.877.
  • This is an appropriation to support the administration and activities under that act, not a modification of the act’s substantive requirements.

Relevant Terms - Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act - Minnesota Statutes sections 179.87 to 179.877 - general fund - commissioner of labor and industry - full-time equivalent (FTE) - fiscal year 2027 - appropriation

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 23, 2026SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
March 23, 2026SenateActionReferred toLabor

Citations

 
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      "modified": [
        "No change to the substantive provisions of Minnesota Statutes sections 179.87 to 179.877; the bill provides funding to support the act."
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

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