Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support to maintain and enhance Minnesota's cultural heritage related to thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $1,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• These funds are to be appropriated from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The funds will be given as a grant to a Class A racetrack that primarily deals with thoroughbred and quarter horse racing.
• The racetrack must be licensed by the Minnesota Racing Commission under the Minnesota Statutes chapter 240.
• The grant aims to expand opportunities for Minnesota racehorses.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill proposes a new allocation from the existing arts and cultural heritage fund specifically targeting a sector related to horse racing. This may reflect a broader definition of cultural heritage within state funding.

Relevant Terms

thoroughbred racing, quarter horse racing, Minnesota Racing Commission, arts and cultural heritage fund, grant, fiscal year, racetrack, cultural heritage.