Beautywell Project appropriation
This bill appropriates $100,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $100,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Health for the Beautywell Project. The funds are specifically for public awareness and education activities addressing colorism, skin-lightening products, and chemical exposures from those products. It is a one-time appropriation available until June 30, 2027, with no new regulations or requirements created. The bill directly affects the Commissioner of Health, who will administer the project, and aims to benefit Minnesotans through educational outreach.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Apr 1, 2025
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1
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Health and Human Services
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sandy Pappas
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Omar Fateh
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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