House File No. 1037, authored by PrezVega and Hussein, directs funds to enhance services for persons with disabilities. The bill proposes an appropriation of $4,750,000 for fiscal year 2026 from the workforce development fund to the commissioner of employment and economic development. This funding is designated for a grant to the Metropolitan Center for Independent Living in St. Paul, Minnesota. The grant will be used to acquire land and cover costs associated with the predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping for the renovation and expansion of the existing center located on Robert Street. The updated facility aims to provide an array of services including independent living, vocational, and case management services, benefiting people with disabilities in the seven-county metropolitan area. This funding is specified as a one-time appropriation and remains available until the completion or abandonment of the project, as regulated by Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.