HF5113

Purpose

• Provide funding to support the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act.

Main provisions

• The bill appropriates $163,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the commissioner of labor and industry.
• The money is for one added full-time equivalent (FTE) position to support activities under the Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act, referenced in Minnesota Statutes sections 179.87 to 179.877.

Significant changes to existing law

• No changes to the substantive requirements of the Act itself.
• Adds funding to hire one additional staff member to administer or enforce the Act, expanding the Department of Labor and Industry’s capacity to support the Act’s activities.

Fiscal impact

• Amount: $163,000
• Fiscal year: 2027
• Source: General Fund

Scope and context

• The Act and its related provisions are within Minnesota Statutes sections 179.87 to 179.877, and this appropriation is intended to support the implementation and administration of those provisions.

Relevant Terms - Safe Workplaces for Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Act - Minnesota Statutes sections 179.87 to 179.877 - General Fund - Commissioner of Labor and Industry - full-time equivalent (FTE) - appropriation - fiscal year 2027 - enforcement/administration - meat and poultry processing workers