The bill, H.F. No. 1091, authored by Representative Bierman, proposes to allocate funds to the Minnesota Zoological Garden. Specifically, the bill seeks to provide $4,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. These funds, drawn from the arts and cultural heritage fund, are intended to support programs, development activities at the Minnesota Zoological Garden, expand access to the zoo, engage new audiences, and offer educational opportunities relating to the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Legacy Finance for further discussion and review.