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Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

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Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

2/16/2022
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HF 2017 (Reyer) Advisory Task Force on State Employment and Retention of Employees with Disabilities
Trevor Turner, Public Policy Director, Minnesota Council on Disability
Brittanie Wilson, Communications Officer, Minnesota Council on Disability

HF 2921 (Wazlawik) Requiring certain employers to pay an employee's regular wages during jury service

HF 2811 (Ecklund) Boundary waters area economic relief program created
Chairman Robert Deschampe, Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe
Paul Nevanen, Director, Koochiching Economic Development Authority
Mindy Fredrikson, Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters
Mike Boomer, Owner, Ryden’s Border Store
Eric Johnson, RLB, Inc.

If you would like to testify, please contact the Committee Administrators, Travis Reese <travis.reese@house.mn> & Nick Stumo-Langer <nick.stumo-langer@house.mn>.
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This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF2017 (Reyer) - Advisory Task Force on State Employment and Retention of Employees with Disabilities recommendations adopted, and report required.
HF2921 (Wazlawik) - Employers required to pay an employee's regular wages during jury service.
HF2811 (Ecklund) - Boundary waters area economic relief program created, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
Mohamed (Mourssi) Alfash letter HF2017 2022-0214.pdf (2/14/2022)
H2811 DE1 Amendment_02.14.2022.pdf (2/15/2022)
HF2017 A2 Amendment_02.15.2022.pdf (2/15/2022)
HF2017 Minnesota Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities_02.15.2022.pdf (2/15/2022)
HF2921 A1 Author's Amendment_02.15.2022.pdf (2/15/2022)
HF2017 Minnesota Council on Disabilities_02.15.2022.pdf (2/15/2022)
HF2017 National Federation of Independent Business_02.16.2022.pdf (2/16/2022)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

2/14/2022
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HF 1200 (Richardson) Paid Family Medical Leave
Debra Fitzpatrick, Director of Policy and Research at Children’s Defense Fund
Molly Rabine, Social Worker and President of AFSCME Local 2440
Dan Swenson-Klatt, Owner and Operator of Butter Bakery Café (Minneapolis)
Tabota Seyon, Owner of Infusedlife Plant Based Emporium (Minneapolis)
John Reynolds, Minnesota State Director at National Federation of Independent Business
Kim Lewis, Government Relations at Minnesota School Boards Association
Ryan Hamilton, Government Relations Associate at Minnesota Catholic Conference
Lauryn Schothorst, Director of Workplace Management and Workforce Development Policy at Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Shannon Berns, Sole Proprietor of Du Nord Consulting (Alexandria)
Ileana Mejia, Public Policy Advocate of Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Ann M Deshler, Registered Nurse (Prior Lake)
Toni Mangskau, Caregiver at AARP Rochester
Janet Lenius, Caregiver at AARP Minneapolis
Gloria Perez, President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota

*Due to time considerations, no further testifiers will be accepted for this hearing. The Committee will still accept written testimony.* If you would like to submit written testimony, please contact the Committee Administrators, Travis Reese <travis.reese@house.mn> & Nick Stumo-Langer <nick.stumo-langer@house.mn>.
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This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF1200 (Richardson) - Paid family, pregnancy, bonding, and applicant's serious medical condition benefits provided; employment leaves regulated and required; data classified; rulemaking authorized; and money appropriated.
Attachments:
HF1200 LMC Written Testimony.pdf (2/11/2022)
20220214 Lani Basa PFML.pdf (2/11/2022)
ACS CAN_HF 1200 Letter of Support.pdf (2/11/2022)
HF1200 PFML Coalition Written Testimony.pdf (2/11/2022)
H1200A4-6129224118887736170.pdf (2/13/2022)
HF1200 KB Brown Written Testimony.pdf (2/14/2022)
HF1200 Debra Fitzpatrick Slides for Testimony.pdf (2/14/2022)
HF1200 Lani Basa Main Street Alliance Written Testimony.pdf (2/14/2022)
HF1200 United for Jobs Written Testimony.pdf (2/14/2022)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

2/9/2022
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HF 2900 (Frazier) COVID-19 frontline worker payments authorized, and money appropriated.
Roslyn Robertson, Commissioner, Department of Labor and Industry
Mary Turner, MN Nurses Association
Zuleima Nunez Figueroa, UFCW 663
Tony Ramberg, UFCW 663
Lori Smith, SEIU 284
Xavier Heim, SEIU Local 26
Anne Thomsen, Education Minnesota
Cliff Adams, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota
Chrissy Gamst, MAPE
Alyssa Ingle
Deb Pavlica, AFSCME Local 3260
Claire Brodjieski, St. Anthony-New Brighton School District

HF 1035 (Noor) Unemployment; eligibility appeal determination timeline modified.
Danny Schwartzman, Owner, Common Roots Cafe
Jessica Webster, Legal Aid

If you would like to testify please contact the Committee Administrator, Travis Reese travis.reese@house.mn

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF2900 (Frazier) - COVID-19; frontline worker payments authorized, data classified, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1035 (Noor) - Unemployment insurance trust fund replenished, policy changes made, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
H2900A1.pdf (2/8/2022)
H1035DE2-12128489577395204676.pdf (2/8/2022)
2022.02.08 NFIB Ltr re Fontline Worker Notice Penalties (HF 2900).pdf (2/8/2022)
AFSCME Local 552 Written Testimony.pdf (2/8/2022)
Reconvene at 6:00PM

HF 1035 (Noor) Unemployment; eligibility appeal determination timeline modified.

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF1035 (Noor) - Unemployment insurance trust fund replenished, policy changes made, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
1035de2 Noor.mj.pdf (2/9/2022)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

2/8/2022
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Hybrid Joint Hearing with Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy
And Early Childhood Finance and Policy
Co-Chair: Rep. Mohamud Noor
Co-Chair: Rep. Dave Pinto

Meeting:
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Hybrid Hearing on Zoom or In-Person at:
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
Conference Room 1-510
2025 E River Pkwy
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Space is limited at this location, please contact Committee Administrator Sydney Spreck to request to attend in-person.

Welcome from Committee Chairs - Child Care & Early Learning: The Critical Foundation for Minnesota's Economy

Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) Welcome & Introduction to Brain Science
Damian Fair Ph.D, Redleaf Endowed Director, Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

Early Care & Education: Challenges & Opportunities for Society
Glen Gunderson, President, YMCA of the North

Early Care & Education: Challenges & Opportunities for Employers
Jonathan Weinhagen, President & CEO, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Economics of Early Care & Education
Heidi Hagel-Braid, Chief Program Officer, First Children’s Finance

Early Care and Education: Greater Minnesota
Tony Sertich, President & CEO, Northland Foundation

Report of the Early Care & Education Crisis Workgroup
Amy Walstein, Education and Workforce Development Policy Director, Minnesota Business Partnership

Please note that this is an informational interim hearing, and no formal action will be conducted. Any meeting documents will be posted on the Early Childhood Finance and Policy committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92005 and on the Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy committee website at https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/Committees/Home/92019

No public testimony will be taken at the hearing. This remote hearing is taking place pursuant to Rule 10.01, which you may view here: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/cco/rules/permrule/permrule.asp

*If you are providing written testimony or a handout, please email the Committee Administrator and copy the Committee Legislative Assistant at least 24 hours before the hearing time to get instructions (5:30pm on 2/7/2022).

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Attachments:
Itasca_Project_First_1000_Days_Exec_Summary.pdf (2/3/2022)
Itasca_Project_First_1000_Days_Full_Report (2).pdf (2/3/2022)
Itasca_Project_First_1000_Days_Infographic (2).pdf (2/3/2022)

Workforce and Business Development Finance and Policy

2/7/2022
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Overview of Unemployment Insurance from Department of Employment and Economic Development
Steve Grove, Commissioner, DEED
Evan Rowe, interim Deputy Commissioner Workforce Services, DEED

HF 3000 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) Unemployment insurance; school worker unemployment insurance provisions modified, unemployment trust fund replenished, employer base tax rate frozen, assessment provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Liza Anderson, Eden Prairie Schools
Jessica Webster, Legal Aid
Bill Schwandt, Bloomington Public Schools
Tina Burkholder, MN Association of School Business Officials

HF 2728 (Haley) Unemployment trust fund replenished, tax rates frozen, COVID-19 claims excluded, and money appropriated.
Mark Urdahl, President and CEO, Red Wing Shoe Company
Scott Ferrell, Down In the Valley
John L. Reynolds, State Director, Minnesota, NFIB
Andy Wilke, Greater Mankato Growth
Lauryn Schothorst, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Jamie Pfuhl, President, MN Grocers Association

HF XXXX (Noor) A bill relating to unemployment insurance; replenishing the unemployment trust fund; repaying interest; modifying the base tax rate for calendar year 2022; eliminating the special assessment and additional assessment for calendar year 2022. (Language Attached)
Eric Harris Bernstein, Policy Director, We Make Minnesota
Richard Gordon, Owner of L.U.V. Microgreens LLC, Minneapolis
Danny Schwartzman, Owner of Common Roots Cafe, Minneapolis
Kelly Gibbons, Executive Director, SEIU Local 284
Teresa Jakubowski, Bus Driver, District 196

If you would like to testify please contact Committee Administrator Travis Reese, travis.reese@house.mn

This remote hearing may be viewed via the House webcast schedule page: https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/htv/schedule.asp

All events are closed-captioned.

To provide feedback on digital accessibility of meeting information, please submit comments through the Minnesota Legislature Accessibility & Usability Comment Form. If you require an accommodation, please contact John Howe at: John.Howe@house.mn or by leaving a message at 651-296-3208. Please do not contact him with questions about the substance of the meeting agenda. To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access.
Bills Added:
HF3000 (Kotyza-Witthuhn) - Unemployment insurance; school worker unemployment insurance provisions modified, unemployment trust fund replenished, employer base tax rate frozen, assessment provisions modified, and money appropriated.
HF2728 (Haley) - Unemployment trust fund replenished, tax rates frozen, COVID-19 claims excluded, and money appropriated.
Attachments:
MJ036-16295776452980238837.pdf (2/3/2022)
2022.01.21 NFIB Ltr to Gov-Leg re Unemployment Insurance Debt.pdf (2/3/2022)
UI Letter to Legislators 1.12.21.pdf (2/4/2022)
H2728A2.pdf (2/4/2022)
MN Budget Project letter on UI Trust Fund.pdf (2/7/2022)
(House) Rebecca Foley - 02.07.22 (1).pdf (2/7/2022)
xxxx Noor.mj.pdf (2/7/2022)
Richard Gordon - 02.07.2022 Workforce Committee.pdf (2/7/2022)
2.7 Workforce Cmte Legal Aid testimony.pdf (2/7/2022)
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