Workforce Development Finance and Policy

TENTH MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Wednesday, March 15, 2023

STATE OF MINNESOTA TENTH MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AND POLICY COMMITTEE

Representative Jay Xiong, Chair of the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM on March 15, 2023, in Room 5 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members Present:
XIONG, Jay (Chair)
BRAND, Jeff (Vice Chair)
BAKER, Dave (GOP Lead)
BECKER-FINN, Jamie
FRAZIER, Cedrick
HARDER, Bobbie
HASSAN, Hodan
HEMMINGSEN-JAEGER, Amanda
NELSON, Nathan
SENCER-MURA, Samantha
WIENS, Mark
ZELEZNIKAR, Natalie

Member Absent:
REYER, Liz

A quorum was present.

Rep. Baker moved that the minutes of March 8, 2023, be adopted. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

HF 1098 (Jordan); Individuals with disabilities employment assistance funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 1098 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Jordan presented HF 1098.

Testifying:
• Erik Black, CEO, Minnesota Diversified Industries (MDI)

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 1098 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
HF 555 (Jordan); East Side Neighborhood Services funding provided, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 555 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Chair Xiong moved the H0555A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED

Rep. Jordan presented HF 555 as amended.

Testifying:
• Paul May-Kramer, Employment Program Developer, East Side Neighborhood Services

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 555 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 2303 (Wolgamott); Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 2303 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Wolgamott presented HF 2303.

Testifying:
• Deborah J. Nebosis, Vice President of Resource Development, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 2303 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1573 (Sencer-Mura); YMCA of the North funding provided, and money appropriated.

Rep. Sencer-Mura moved that HF 1573 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Sencer-Mura presented HF 1573.

Testifying:
• Ethan Balikalaba, Intern, Career Pathways Summer 2022 Program

Rep. Sencer-Mura renewed the motion that HF 1573 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 2194 (Agbaje); Black Women's Wealth Alliance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Chair Xiong moved that HF 2194 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Agbaje presented HF 2194.

Testifying:
• Kenya McKnight, Founder and CEO, Black Women's Wealth Alliance (BWWA)

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 2194 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1939 (Sencer-Mura); Workforce development funding provided in the fields of construction, clean energy, and energy efficiency; and money appropriated.

Rep. Sencer-Mura moved that HF 1939 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Sencer-Mura moved the H1939DE1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Rep. Sencer-Mura presented HF 1939 as amended.

Testifying:
• Dr. Kate Knuth, Managing and Research Director, 100% Campaign

Rep. Sencer-Mura renewed the motion that HF 1939 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

The meeting was recessed at 9:48 AM

The meeting was reconvened at 6:00 PM.

HF 2664 (Hassan); Twin Cities R!SE funding provided for the Empowerment Institute, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 2664 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Hassan presented HF 2664.

Testifying:
• Emma Corrie, President and CEO, Twin Cities R!se

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 2664 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.
HF 1236 (Koegel); Getting to work program created, reports required, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 1236 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Koegel presented HF 1236.

Testifying:
• LaToya Whitfield, Board of Directors Member, Community Action Partnership of Ramsey & Washington Counties

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 1236 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1025 (Smith); Bridges to Healthcare funding provided, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 1025 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Koegel presented HF 1025.

Testifying:
• Jinny Rietmann, Executive Director, Workforce Development Inc.

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 1025 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 813 (Hicks); Home and community-based workforce incentive fund grants established, awareness-building campaign for recruitment of direct care professionals established, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 813 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Koegel presented HF 813.

Testifying:
• Sue Schettle, CEO, Association of Residential Resources in Minnesota (ARRM)

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 813 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1042 (Hicks); Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) funding provided for worker center programming, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 1042 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Hicks presented HF 1042.

Testifying:
• Francisco Segovia, Executive Director, Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL)

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 1042 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 2085 (Sencer-Mura); Pillsbury United Communities funding provided, and money appropriated.

Rep. Sencer-Mura moved that HF 2085 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Sencer-Mura presented HF 2085.

Testifying:
• Jhadiya Steele, Student, Career Pathways Program

Rep. Sencer-Mura renewed the motion that HF 2085 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1704 (Shomacker); Southwestern Minnesota workforce development scholarship pilot program established, report required, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 1704 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Chair Xiong moved the H1704A1 amendment. THE MOTION PREVAILED. THE AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED.

Rep. Shomacker presented HF 1704 as amended.

Testifying:
• Scott Marquardt, President, Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 1704 as amended be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1944 (Petersburg); Owatonna and Steele counties; workforce training funding provided, and money appropriated.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 1944 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Petersburg presented HF 1944.

Testifying:
• Jinny Rietmann, Executive Director, Workforce Development Inc.

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 1944 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

HF 1011 (Petersburg); Steele County; Owatonna Learn to Earn Coalition grant funding provided to help Owatonna and Steele County region grow and retain a talented workforce.

Chair Xiong moved that HF 1011 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill.

Rep. Petersburg presented HF 1011.

Testifying:
• Scott Marquardt, President, Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation

Chair Xiong renewed the motion that HF 1011 be laid over for possible inclusion in the Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committee omnibus bill. The bill was laid over.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 PM.

Representative Jay Xiong, Chair

Bonnsy Vue, Committee Legislative Assistant

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Bills Added:

HF0555 (Jordan) - East Side Neighborhood Services funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1098 (Jordan) - Individuals with disabilities employment assistance funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1573 (Sencer-Mura) - YMCA of the North funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1939 (Sencer-Mura) - Workforce development funding provided in the fields of construction, clean energy, and energy efficiency; and money appropriated.
HF2194 (Agbaje) - Black Women's Wealth Alliance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2303 (Wolgamott) - Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Documents:

Legislative-Flyer_2023 East Side Neighborhood Services.pdf - 3/13/2023
H0555A1.pdf - 3/13/2023
HF 555 Barbara Freeman Written Testimony.pdf - 3/14/2023
H1939DE1.pdf - 3/14/2023
Fresh Energy Letter of Support - HF1939 (Sencer-Mura).pdf - 3/14/2023
YMCA Career Pathways overview.pdf - 3/14/2023
NJP Letter of Support on HF1939.pdf - 3/14/2023
Waite Park Community Collaboration Letters of Support - 2023.pdf - 3/14/2023
BGCCM - Waite Park programming planning estimates - 03.15.23.pdf - 3/14/2023
Unidos Letter of Support - HF1939 .pdf - 3/16/2023

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00:18 - HF1098 (Jordan) Individuals with disabilities employment assistance funding provided, report required, and money appropriated.
14:55 - HF555 (Jordan) East Side Neighborhood Services funding provided, and money appropriated.
31:19 - HF2303 (Wolgamott) Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
43:08 - HF1573 (Sencer-Mura) YMCA of the North funding provided, and money appropriated.
49:41 - HF2194 (Agbaje) Black Women's Wealth Alliance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
55:50 - HF1939 (Sencer-Mura) Workforce development funding provided in the fields of construction, clean energy, and energy efficiency.
The committee recessed.
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00:23 - HF2664 (Hassan) Twin Cities R!SE funding provided for the Empowerment Institute, and money appropriated.
10:03 - HF1236 (Koegel) Getting to work program created, reports required, and money appropriated.
21:28 - HF1025 (Smith) Bridges to Healthcare funding provided, and money appropriated.
33:02 - HF813 (Hicks) Home and community-based workforce incentive fund grants established, awareness-building campaign for recruitment of direct care professionals established, and money appropriated.
55:33 - HF1042 (Hicks) Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina funding provided for worker center programming.
1:02:25 - HF2085 (Sencer-Mura) Pillsbury United Communities funding provided, and money appropriated.
1:12:37 - HF1704 (Schomacker) Southwestern Minnesota workforce development scholarship pilot program established, report required.
1:28:44 - HF1944 (Petersburg) Owatonna and Steele counties; workforce training funding provided, and money appropriated.
1:38:03 - HF1011 (Petersburg) Steele County; Owatonna Learn to Earn Coalition grant funding provided to help Owatonna and Steele County region grow and retain a talented workforce.
Runs 1 hour, 46 minutes.

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HF 1098 (Jordan) Individuals with disabilities employment assistance funding provided, report required, and money appropriated

HF 555 (Jordan) East Side Neighborhood Services funding provided, and money appropriated.
Paul May-Kramer, Employment Program Developer

HF 2303 (Wolgamott) Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota grant funding provided, and money appropriated
Deborah J. Nebosis, Vice President of Resource Development, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA

HF 2194 (Agbaje) Black Women's Wealth Alliance grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1573 (Sencer-Mura) YMCA of the North funding provided, and money appropriated.
Ethan Balikalaba, Career Pathways Intern in Summer 2022

HF 1939 (Sencer-Mura) Workforce development funding provided in the fields of construction, clean energy, and energy efficiency
Dr. Kate Knuth, Managing and Research Director, 100% Campaign

If you would like to testify or provide materials, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by Noon on Tuesday, March 14, 2023

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.

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Bills Added:

HF0813 (Hicks) - Home and community-based workforce incentive fund grants established, awareness-building campaign for recruitment of direct care professionals established, and money appropriated.
HF1011 (Petersburg) - Steele County; Owatonna Learn to Earn Coalition grant funding provided to help the region grow and retain a talented workforce.
HF1025 (Smith) - Bridges to Healthcare funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF1042 (Hicks) - Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) funding provided for worker center programming, and money appropriated.
HF1236 (Koegel) - Getting to work program created, reports required, and money appropriated.
HF1704 (Schomacker) - Southwestern Minnesota workforce development scholarship pilot program established, report required, and money appropriated.
HF1944 (Petersburg) - Owatonna and Steele Counties; workforce training funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2085 (Sencer-Mura) - Pillsbury United Communities funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF2664 (Hassan) - Twin Cities R!SE funding provided for the Empowerment Institute, and money appropriated.

Documents:

H0813A2-Hicks.pdf - 3/10/2023
H1704A1.pdf - 3/13/2023
Steele County Flyer.pdf - 3/13/2023
3 Page Funding Request (7).pdf - 3/14/2023
TCR Brief EI Expansion Bill (002).pdf - 3/14/2023
Vanan House.pdf - 3/14/2023
Jhadiya.pdf - 3/14/2023
2023 Getting to Work Handout.pdf - 3/14/2023
COPAL 1-Pager.pdf - 3/14/2023
Bridges to Healthcare_Overview_Oct 2022.pdf - 3/14/2023
B2HC Letter of Support_Mayo Clinic.pdf - 3/14/2023
Career-Pathways-Noor_March2023 (002).pdf - 3/14/2023
Owatonna Workforce Steele County Flyer.pdf - 3/14/2023

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HF 1236 (Koegel) Getting to work program created, reports required, and money appropriated.
LaToya Whitfield, Ramsey County Clerk and Program Participant

HF 1025 (Smith) Bridges to Healthcare funding provided, and money appropriated.
Jinny Rietmann, Executive Director, Workforce Development Inc

HF 813 (Hicks) Home and community-based workforce incentive fund grants established, awareness-building campaign for recruitment of direct care professionals established, and money appropriated.
Sue Schettle, CEO, ARRM

HF 1042 (Hicks) Comunidades Organizando el Poder y la Acción Latina (COPAL) funding provided for worker center programming
Francisco Segovia, Executive Director, COPAL

HF 2664 (Hassan) Twin Cities R!SE funding provided for the Empowerment Institute, and money appropriated
Emma Corrie, President and CEO, Twin Cities R!se

HF 2085 (Sencer-Mura) Pillsbury United Communities funding provided, and money appropriated
Jhadiya Steele, Student, Career Pathways Program

HF 1704 (Schomacker) Southwestern Minnesota workforce development scholarship pilot program established, report required
Scott Marquardt, President, Southwest Minnesota Initiative Foundation

HF 1944 (Petersburg) Owatonna and Steele counties; workforce training funding provided, and money appropriated.
Jinny Rietmann, Executive Director, Workforce Development, Inc.

HF 1011 (Petersburg) Steele County; Owatonna Learn to Earn Coalition grant funding provided to help Owatonna and Steele County region grow and retain a talented workforce
Brad Meier

If you would like to testify or provide materials to the committee, please contact Travis Reese at travis.reese@house.mn.gov by Noon on Wednesday, March 15, 2023

To learn more about requesting an accommodation, please visit the FAQs for Disability Access. If you have further questions on accommodations or accessibility, please contact the Committee Administrator.