1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; appropriating money to address disparities experienced 
1.3 	by Asian Minnesotans.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION; COALITION OF ASIAN AMERICAN LEADERS.
 1.6 	$1,000,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner 
1.7 	of employment and economic development for a grant to the Coalition of Asian American 
1.8 	Leaders to address the impact of incidents of bias on Asian Minnesotan individuals, small 
1.9 	business owners, and nonprofit organizations and to provide outreach and technical assistance 
1.10 	to Asian Minnesotan individuals and small business owners and nonprofit organizations 
1.11 	with fewer than ten employees to navigate state programs and grants related to health and 
1.12 	economic recovery challenges that have occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 
1.13 	This is a onetime appropriation and is available until December 30, 2025.