Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for the preservation and promotion of Hmong heritage, history, language, and culture in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates funding to Hmong Zej Zog, an organization dedicated to preserving Hmong culture within Minnesota.
• A total of $300,000 is designated for fiscal year 2026 and an additional $300,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Significant Changes

• This appropriation represents direct state funding to support cultural heritage initiatives specifically for the Hmong community in Minnesota, emphasizing the state's recognition of the Hmong population's cultural contributions and the importance of maintaining their cultural identity.

Relevant Terms - Hmong Zej Zog - Cultural heritage - Arts and cultural heritage fund - Fiscal year 2026 - Fiscal year 2027