HF3861

Purpose

To invest in economic development by supporting major golf events in Minnesota. The bill provides funding to help the City of Chaska attract and host a package of future PGA of America championship-level events, including both men’s and women’s championships.

Main Provisions

• Appropriates $7,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027.
• The money is given as a grant to the City of Chaska through the director of Explore Minnesota.
• The grant is for attracting and covering costs associated with hosting a package of future PGA of America championship-level events.
• The package must include at least one men’s PGA Championship and one women’s PGA Championship.

Funding Details and Administration

• Source: general fund.
• Recipient: City of Chaska, via a grant from Explore Minnesota.
• Use: costs related to attracting and hosting the specified PGA Championship events.
• Nature of appropriation: one-time (not ongoing).

Availability and Timing

• The appropriation is for fiscal year 2027.
• The funds are available until June 30 (specific year not stated in the excerpt).

Significance and Expected Impact

• Aims to boost tourism, economic activity, and visibility for Minnesota by hosting high-profile golf championships.
• Specifically targets development around the City of Chaska and the broader region via the PGA of America events.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a new one-time appropriation; does not appear to modify tax or regulatory statutes directly. It adds funding specifically for Explore Minnesota to support PGA Championship events in Chaska.

Terminology Inclusion

• General fund, appropriation, grant, Explore Minnesota, City of Chaska, PGA of America championship-level events, men’s PGA Championship, women’s PGA Championship, hosting costs, fiscal year 2027, one-time appropriation.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - Explore Minnesota - grant - City of Chaska - PGA of America championship-level events - men’s PGA Championship - women’s PGA Championship - hosting costs - one-time appropriation - fiscal year 2027 - economic development - tourism