Minnesota SF4336: The Cookie Cart grant appropriation

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to The Cookie Cart. new text begin [ADDED: $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to The Cookie Cart for earn and learn workforce training for youth ages 14 to 18 by providing life, leadership, and employment skills through on-the-job and classroom experiences in a nonprofit bakery. This is a onetime appropriation.] new text end.

From the introduced text, March 10, 2026:

A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to The Cookie Cart. new text begin [ADDED: $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to The Cookie Cart for earn and learn workforce training for youth ages 14 to 18 by providing life, leadership, and employment skills through on-the-job and classroom experiences in a nonprofit bakery. This is a onetime appropriation.] new text end

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Sponsors

• Bobby Champion (D) · primary sponsor
• Karin Housley (R)
• Heather Gustafson (D)

Latest actions

1. April 13, 2026: Author added Gustafson
2. April 9, 2026: Author added Housley
3. March 11, 2026: Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
4. March 11, 2026: Introduction and first reading

Common questions

What is SF4336?

SF4336 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): The Cookie Cart grant appropriation.

What does SF4336 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to The Cookie Cart. new text begin [ADDED: $500,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to The Cookie Cart for earn and learn workforce training for youth ages 14 to 18 by providing life, leadership, and employment skills through on-the-job and classroom experiences in a nonprofit bakery. This is a onetime appropriation.] new text end.

What is the status of SF4336?

In committee as of April 13, 2026. Latest action: Author added Gustafson (April 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SF4336?

Bobby Champion (D), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SF4336?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=SF4336&y=2025&ssn=0&b=senate