Maddy summaryThis bill modifies Minnesota's unemployment insurance rules to clarify eligibility for workers who stop working due to a labor dispute at their workplace. It states that applicants involved in such disputes are not considered to have quit or been fired, nor are they on leave, which preserves their potential claim for benefits. The law specifies that eligibility depends on whether the worker is directly participating in the dispute or if the dispute involves a conflict between different labor organizations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that quitting or being fired while a dispute is active does not end the worker's participation in the dispute for benefit purposes.
Rep. Ginny Klevorn
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Maddy summaryHF 3431 is a comprehensive state and local government budget bill that allocates funds to various Minnesota agencies and departments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The legislation directly affects state employees, public television stations, veterans' organizations, and specific entities like the Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Center for Rural Policy and Development. Key provisions include establishing a new Office of Enterprise Translations, funding a study on disparities in state procurement, and creating a renewable energy account for state buildings. Additionally, the bill allows Anoka County to construct a new jail and criminal justice center while adjusting salaries for employees of the Office of Administrative Hearings. It also includes technical updates to administrative laws, cybersecurity reporting requirements, and adjustments to certain campaign practice complaint procedures.