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MN HF3143
Bill
Status
3/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
JoAnn Ward
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AI Summary
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Establishes a new employee training partnership program administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development to provide rebates to employers that hire and train new employees.
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Provides rebates up to $3,000 per employee for training costs, with increased maximum of $4,000 per employee for individuals with disabilities, long-term unemployed workers, or veterans.
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Requires new jobs to be located outside the metropolitan area, provide at least 32 hours per week for a minimum of nine months annually, and pay employees at least $13 per hour plus benefits.
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Mandates the commissioner report by February 1, 2016 on total rebates issued, number of individuals trained, effectiveness analysis, and demographic data for protected groups.
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Appropriates $1,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2015 for rebates, with up to five percent available for administrative costs.
Legislative Description
New employee training partnership established, rebates provided for employer training costs, report required, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy
3/17/2014