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HF 1847 Minnesota House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

STEM Ecosystem grant provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1847 appropriates $1.2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem. The funds must support STEM learning opportunities and workforce development in science and technology fields across the state. The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem can award subgrants to programs that align with statewide STEM initiatives to ensure coordinated efforts. This bill directly affects STEM education programs and workforce development organizations receiving these grants.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2.4M from general fund (FY2026-2027) to fund STEM education/workforce programs, directly advancing public service funding per topic description.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $2.4M (2026-2027) for STEM education programs, directly funding science/tech learning opportunities and workforce development per bill language.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill appropriates funds for STEM workforce development programs, directly advancing employment standards through skills training for high-demand fields.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAllocates $2.4M for STEM education and tech workforce development, directly funding technology-related initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Apr 1, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors

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Photo of Ben Bakeberg
Ben Bakeberg
RRepublican
MN
54B
Co
Photo of Bianca Virnig
Bianca Virnig
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
52B
Co
Photo of Cedrick Frazier
Cedrick Frazier
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
43A
Co
Photo of Danny Nadeau
Danny Nadeau
RRepublican
MN
34A
Co
Photo of Julie Greene
Julie Greene
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
50A
Co
Photo of Kristin Robbins
Kristin Robbins
RRepublican
MN
37A
Co
Photo of Liz Reyer
Liz Reyer
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
52A
Co
Photo of Natalie Zeleznikar
Natalie Zeleznikar
RRepublican
MN
3B
Co
Photo of Paul Anderson
Paul Anderson
RRepublican
MN
12A
Co
Photo of Pete Johnson
Pete Johnson
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
MN
8A