MN SF2306

Consolidates affirmative action certificate requirements for state contracts over $100,000 by allowing businesses to satisfy requirements through certificate of compliance, application for compliance, or written exemption certification.

Expands scope of employee threshold to include businesses with more than 40 full-time employees in Minnesota or in the state where the business has its primary place of business during the previous 12 months.

Extends certificate validity period from two to four years for Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan council and affiliated agencies.

Allows businesses certified compliant by federal or local human rights agencies to obtain state certificates if their affirmative action plans address employment of disabled persons under section 363A.08.

Removes requirement that state agencies wait for commissioner approval of affirmative action plans before executing contracts if business has obtained certificate, applied for certificate, or certified exemption in writing.