SF1902

Purpose

• The bill appropriates funds to the Minnesota Zoological Board to support the Minnesota Zoological Garden for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. It specifies the sources of these funds from state accounts.

Main Provisions

• From the General Fund: $17,057,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $17,057,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the Minnesota Zoological Board.
• From the Natural Resources Fund: $255,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $255,000 in fiscal year 2027 to the Minnesota Zoological Board, pulled from revenue deposited under Minnesota Statutes section 297A.94, paragraph h, clause 5.
• The funds are intended to support the Minnesota Zoological Garden through the Minnesota Zoological Board. No new policy or program changes are described beyond the funding allocations.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces or specifies annual appropriations to the Minnesota Zoological Board from two state funds (General Fund and Natural Resources Fund) for FY 2026 and FY 2027.
• Does not appear to change tax policy or create new programs; it reallocates or confirms funding to the Minnesota Zoological Garden.

Notes

• The appropriations reference specific statutory language for the revenue source (Minnesota Statutes section 297A.94, paragraph h clause 5).

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Relevant Terms - Minnesota Zoological Garden - Minnesota Zoological Board - General Fund - Natural Resources Fund - revenue deposited - Minnesota Statutes section 297A.94 - paragraph h clause 5 - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027 - appropriation - funding