Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for arts and cultural programs through a grant to the United Hmong Family in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates a sum of $350,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
• This allocation is sourced from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The grant will be administered by the commissioner of administration.
• The funding is specifically intended for dance and other arts and cultural programs managed by the United Hmong Family.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This appropriation establishes direct funding for arts and cultural programs within the Hmong community, but does not indicate a change to existing laws; instead, it introduces a new specific expenditure under the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Relevant Terms

• United Hmong Family
• Arts and cultural programming
• Grant
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Commissioner of administration