HF3016

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding for the acquisition or construction of a facility that will serve as a programming and administrative space for nonprofit organizations in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill appropriates $3,000,000 from the general fund for the fiscal year 2026.
• This funding is designated for a grant to Guns Down Love Up, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• The money will be used to acquire an existing facility in Hennepin County or Ramsey County.
• If a suitable existing facility cannot be found, the funds may be used to purchase land and design, construct, furnish, and equip a new facility in the same counties.
• The funds will remain available until the completion or abandonment of the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill does not make direct changes to any existing laws but appropriates a specific amount from the state budget for infrastructure development for nonprofit use.

Relevant Terms

• Capital investment
• Appropriation
• Nonprofit organizations
• Facility acquisition
• Hennepin County, Ramsey County
• Guns Down Love Up