SF4027 Summary

• Expands dislocated worker program definitions to include military spouses, individuals with non-work-related injuries, and low-income adults with basic skill deficiencies.

• Modifies Job Creation Fund program with clearer employment term definitions using "equivalent" terminology for full-time positions and retained jobs.

• Increases Public Facilities Authority grant maximums from $5 million to $10 million per project for water infrastructure and USDA/RECD projects.

• Adds Tribal economic development entities to small business lending programs including the Minnesota Expanding Opportunity Fund and Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Program.

• Increases Energy Transition Advisory Committee voting membership from 18 to 19 members to include a school district representative facing revenue loss from energy transition.