Minnesota HF1152 modifies Explore Minnesota's duties, missions, and promotional contracts.

Minnesota HF1152 amends the duties and missions of Explore Minnesota, an office within the executive branch focused on tourism, workforce, and economic development. The bill modifies the office's promotional authority contracts, allowing the director to negotiate agreements without competitive bidding. It also updates the duties of the director, including coordinating with other state agencies, promoting international tourism, and entering into interagency agreements. The director is authorized to apply for and receive funds for marketing and development efforts, as well as disburse grants.

Minnesota HF1152 modifies Explore Minnesota's duties, missions, and promotional contracts.

Minnesota HF1152 amends the duties and missions of Explore Minnesota, an office within the executive branch focused on tourism, workforce, and economic development. The bill modifies the office's promotional authority contracts, allowing the director to negotiate agreements without competitive bidding. It also updates the duties of the director, including coordinating with other state agencies, promoting international tourism, and entering into interagency agreements. The director is authorized to apply for and receive funds for marketing and development efforts, as well as disburse grants.