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SF661 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Pilot program creation for provision of information technology assistance for small businesses

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Senate Bill SF No 661, introduced by Senators Gustafson and Housley, aims to establish a pilot program in Minnesota to provide information technology (IT) assistance to small businesses. This program will offer free IT services to help businesses with computer software, hardware, networks, telecommunications, websites, and internet usage. It includes setting up a dedicated hotline for IT support, available from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

The bill defines a "small business" as per the Small Business Act, and the program is designed to complement existing services provided by the small business assistance office. Additionally, the bill requires the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development to report on the pilot program's performance by January 31, 2027, detailing the number and size of businesses served, hours of IT assistance provided, and the demographic and geographic details of these businesses.

Funding for the program will come from a one-time appropriation from the general fund in fiscal year 2026.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toJobs and Economic Development

Citations

 
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