MN HF3016

Appropriates $2,500,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council.

Funds are designated for statewide minority business development and assistance services, with emphasis on increasing minority-owned businesses receiving state and private sector contracts.

Requires the North Central Minority Supplier Development Council to report by February 1, 2018 to the commissioner and relevant legislative committee chairs on outreach, education, and operating support activities funded by the appropriation.

Report must include outcomes and expenditures related to minority business contracting activities supported by the appropriation.