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MN HF4622
Bill
Status
5/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Jeanne Poppe
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AI Summary
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Appropriates $750,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2020 to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to retail food handlers for COVID-19 safety measures.
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Grants may be used to implement CDC and Department of Health guidance, develop safety procedures, retrofit locations, purchase personal protective equipment for employees, and educate the public on safety procedures.
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Awards $500 per store with 20 or fewer employees and $1,000 per store with more than 20 employees, with a maximum of $2,000 in total grants to any business with multiple eligible locations.
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Appropriation is one-time funding available until June 30, 2021, and becomes effective the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
COVID-19; grocery store and retail food handler safety grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Agriculture and Food Finance and Policy Division
5/4/2020