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HF1650 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota Transportation Museum funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF912

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the Minnesota Transportation Museum to carry out necessary improvements and renovations.

Main Provisions

  • The bill allocates $1,000,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026.
  • This funding is granted to the Minnesota Historical Society specifically for the Minnesota Transportation Museum located in St. Paul.
  • The grant will be used to make capital improvements, which include:
    • Replacing the museum's roof.
    • Stabilizing masonry structures.
    • Replacing the roundhouse doors.
    • Installing insulation.
    • Making modifications to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Significant Changes

  • This bill represents a new allocation of funds specifically targeted for capital improvements at the Minnesota Transportation Museum.

Relevant Terms

  • Appropriation
  • Minnesota Transportation Museum
  • Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
  • Minnesota Historical Society
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
  • Capital Improvements

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance

Citations

 
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        "Appropriates funds from the arts and cultural heritage fund for museum improvements."
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      "summary": "This appropriation for the Minnesota Transportation Museum is subject to conditions outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.",
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    "citation": "16A.642"
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