Minnesota HF5139: Cooperative development grant program established.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to economic development; establishing a cooperative development grant program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.

From the introduced text, May 12, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to economic development; establishing a cooperative development grant program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: [116J.408] COOPERATIVE GRANTS.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (a) The commissioner may establish and implement a grant program to help finance new cooperatives that organize for purposes of operating a processing facility or marketing a product or service.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (b) An eligible grantee under this section must:] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [] new text end new text begin [ and] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (5) not allow nonpatron voting rights.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (c) The commissioner may receive applications and make grants up to $50,000 to eligible grantees for feasibility, marketing analysis, assistance with organizational development, financing and managing new cooperatives, product development, development of business and marketing plans, and predesign of facilities, including site analysis, the development of bid specifications, preliminary blueprints and schematics, and the completion of purchase agreements and other necessary legal documents.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: (d) Grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar with other money or in-kind contributions.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Kristi Pursell (D) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy

Common questions

What is HF5139?

HF5139 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): Cooperative development grant program established.

What does HF5139 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to economic development; establishing a cooperative development grant program; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 116J.

What is the status of HF5139?

In committee as of May 12, 2026. Latest action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HF5139?

Kristi Pursell (D).

Where is the official record for HF5139?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF5139&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house