Purpose

This bill would provide state funding to expand a local veterans memorial. Specifically, it commits money from a statewide arts and cultural heritage fund to support the Stillwater Veterans Memorial’s expansion project.

Main provisions

• Amount: $350,000.
• Fiscal year: 2027.
• Source: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Recipient and administration: The funds are appropriated to the commissioner of administration for a grant.
• Purpose of the grant: To expand the Stillwater Veterans Memorial to honor veterans of the United States armed forces at Stillwater Veterans Memorial in the city of Stillwater.

Significance and changes

• Creates a targeted appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund for a local veterans memorial project.
• Establishes a grant mechanism through the commissioner of administration to support the expansion.
• Provides a precise funding amount and year, tying the project to a statewide cultural heritage fund rather than general state revenue.

Implementation considerations

• The text specifies the funding is for fiscal year 2027 and does not detail how the project will be overseen, match requirements, or milestones beyond the purpose of expansion.
• The bill directs funds to a local memorial project, indicating a state role in supporting community commemorations for veterans.

Relevant Terms arts and cultural heritage fund appropriation 350000 fiscal year 2027 commissioner of administration grant Stillwater Veterans Memorial Stillwater, Minnesota veterans of the United States armed forces expansion