HF4370

Purpose

This bill provides a one-time funding allocation to support a new Somali Museum of Minnesota building in Minneapolis. The goal is to preserve Somali cultural heritage, display Somali relics and artifacts, and offer educational programs.

Main provisions

• Amount and source: A one-time appropriation of 1,500,000 from Minnesota’s general fund in fiscal year 2027.
• Recipient and administration: The money goes to the commissioner of employment and economic development to grant to the Somali Museum of Minnesota.
• Use of funds: To design, construct, furnish, and equip a new museum facility in Minneapolis.
• Purpose of funds: To preserve Somali cultural heritage, display Somali relics and artifacts, and provide educational programs.
• Availability and oversight: The funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned, and the appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Significant changes to existing law

• Creates a new capital investment appropriation specifically for the Somali Museum of Minnesota (a one-time grant).
• Does not establish ongoing funding or modify other existing programs; it adds a single, time-limited funding item administered through the commissioner of employment and economic development.

Implementation notes

• The grant is administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development.
• The project must be completed or abandoned with accountability requirements tied to the statutory provision cited (16A.642).

Relevant Terms

• appropriation, one-time appropriation, general fund, grant, commissioner of employment and economic development, Somali Museum of Minnesota, design, construct, furnish, equip, new facility, Minneapolis, Somali cultural heritage, relics, artifacts, educational programs, capital investment, available until the project is completed or abandoned, Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642