Purpose

• Allocate state funding to support tourism-related activities by funding a grant to a nonprofit organization that runs the Twin Cities Marathon. The goal is to assist with costs associated with hosting the event.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation: The bill provides 3,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027.
• Recipient and purpose: The funds are appropriated to the director of Explore Minnesota for a grant to Twin Cities In Motion to cover costs related to hosting the Twin Cities Marathon.
• Timing and availability: This is a one-time appropriation and the funds are available until June 30, 2029.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Nature of change: This bill creates a new, one-time funding action rather than making ongoing changes to program authorities or statutes.
• Law impact: No permanent changes to Minnesota statutes are described beyond the appropriation itself.

Implementation and Oversight

• Agency role: Explore Minnesota would administer the grant to Twin Cities In Motion.
• Use of funds: Funds must be used for costs related to hosting the Twin Cities Marathon as specified in the grant.

Fiscal Details

• Amount: 3,000,000 dollars.
• Fiscal year: 2027.
• Source: General Fund.
• Duration: One-time appropriation; available through June 30, 2029.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - Explore Minnesota - Twin Cities In Motion - Twin Cities Marathon - grant - costs related to hosting - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2027 - available until June 30, 2029