Purpose of the Bill

• The bill aims to allocate funds for the reconstruction of the platform base and supporting structure for the Hermann the German statue located in New Ulm, Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes the appropriation of money from the arts and cultural heritage fund to be used in the fiscal year 2026.
• Funds are directed to the commissioner of administration to provide a grant to the city of New Ulm.
• The grant will be used specifically to reconstruct the statue's platform base and supporting structure.
• The funds may also cover the demolition of the existing platform and structure.

Significant Changes

• The bill does not change existing laws but authorizes the allocation of specific funds for this heritage project.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation, Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, New Ulm, Hermann the German statue, Reconstruction, Platform Base, Supporting Structure.