Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to provide funding for the annual meeting of the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) in the Twin Cities region.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes allocating $100,000 from Minnesota's general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support the MRCTI annual meeting.
• Event Details: The meeting is scheduled for September 16-18, 2025, and will be held in the Twin Cities region.
• Participants: The event will bring together mayors from cities along the Mississippi River, as well as federal and state partners, stakeholders, and international embassies.

Significant Changes

• New Funding: The bill introduces a one-time appropriation specifically for hosting the MRCTI annual meeting, which focuses on key issues like disaster resilience, infrastructure, environmental restoration, and water security.

Relevant Terms

Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, MRCTI, disaster resilience, infrastructure, environmental restoration, water security, watershed sustainability, appropriation.