HF1561
FilmNorth grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF1150
AI Generated Summary
This bill, authored by Representative Finke, is a capital investment proposal in the Minnesota House of Representatives. It appropriates $6 million from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to FilmNorth, a nonprofit organization (501c3). The funds will be used to renovate a property located at 2447 University Avenue West, St. Paul, transforming it into a multiuse facility. The facility will include:
- A workforce training center for film industry jobs,
- An archive for short films, documentaries, experimental films, and narrative films by Minnesota media artists, accessible to the public,
- A soundstage and community events space, and
- Affordable office space for low-income artists.
This is a one-time appropriation and remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
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