Energy (Small Business)

HF 2440 appropriates $181.87 million for Minnesota's Department of Employment and Economic Development for fiscal years 2026-2027. It allocates specific funds including $350,000 annually for the energy transition office, $500,000 for small business development centers, and $2.725 million for small business assistance partnerships. The bill also provides $1.5 million yearly for child care provider grants, with 50% directed to communities outside the seven-county metro area. These funds support workforce development, business growth, and economic initiatives across Minnesota, directly affecting state agencies and local communities. The bill primarily serves as a budget measure for existing programs rather than creating new policy.