HF2726
St. Paul; Southeast Asians in Minnesota 50 year celebration funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2592
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to support the celebration of the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota. It aims to honor the cultural heritage and contributions of Southeast Asian communities to the state.
Main Provisions
- The bill proposes to appropriate funds from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund.
- The Commissioner of Administration will grant these funds to Visit Saint Paul.
- Visit Saint Paul will then distribute subgrants to organizations representing the Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota.
- These subgrants are intended for events celebrating the milestone of 50 years of Southeast Asian presence in the state.
Conditions for Subgrants
- Organizations applying for a subgrant must provide a 10% match for the funds they receive.
- The subgrants can only be used for events occurring between May 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
- Organizations may be reimbursed for events that happen between May 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.
Relevant Terms
- Southeast Asian communities
- Arts and cultural heritage fund
- Subgrants
- Cultural celebration
- Minnesota
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Legacy Finance | |
| April 01, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee