Minnesota SF3177 modifies the duties and missions of Explore Minnesota, an office promoting travel, tourism, and economic development in Minnesota.

Minnesota SF3177 amends the duties and missions of Explore Minnesota, an office within the executive branch. The bill updates the office's mission to include promoting travel, tourism, overall livability, and workforce and economic opportunity in Minnesota. It also modifies the director's duties to include coordinating with other state agencies, conducting market research, and convening conferences. The bill allows the director to enter into promotional contracts and agreements with private and public entities. Additionally, it exempts certain contracts from competitive bidding requirements.

Minnesota SF3177 modifies the duties and missions of Explore Minnesota, an office promoting travel, tourism, and economic development in Minnesota.

Minnesota SF3177 amends the duties and missions of Explore Minnesota, an office within the executive branch. The bill updates the office's mission to include promoting travel, tourism, overall livability, and workforce and economic opportunity in Minnesota. It also modifies the director's duties to include coordinating with other state agencies, conducting market research, and convening conferences. The bill allows the director to enter into promotional contracts and agreements with private and public entities. Additionally, it exempts certain contracts from competitive bidding requirements.