HF4370

HF4370 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Somali Museum of Minnesota funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF4579

AI Generated Summary

Purpose

This bill provides a one-time funding allocation to support a new Somali Museum of Minnesota building in Minneapolis. The goal is to preserve Somali cultural heritage, display Somali relics and artifacts, and offer educational programs.

Main provisions

Amount and source: A one-time appropriation of 1,500,000 from Minnesota’s general fund in fiscal year 2027.
Recipient and administration: The money goes to the commissioner of employment and economic development to grant to the Somali Museum of Minnesota.
Use of funds: To design, construct, furnish, and equip a new museum facility in Minneapolis.
Purpose of funds: To preserve Somali cultural heritage, display Somali relics and artifacts, and provide educational programs.
Availability and oversight: The funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned, and the appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Significant changes to existing law

Creates a new capital investment appropriation specifically for the Somali Museum of Minnesota (a one-time grant).
Does not establish ongoing funding or modify other existing programs; it adds a single, time-limited funding item administered through the commissioner of employment and economic development.

Implementation notes

The grant is administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development.
The project must be completed or abandoned with accountability requirements tied to the statutory provision cited (16A.642).

Relevant Terms

appropriation, one-time appropriation, general fund, grant, commissioner of employment and economic development, Somali Museum of Minnesota, design, construct, furnish, equip, new facility, Minneapolis, Somali cultural heritage, relics, artifacts, educational programs, capital investment, available until the project is completed or abandoned, Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 16, 2026	House		Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Capital Investment

Citations

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Progress through the legislative process

17%

In Committee