Purpose

This bill provides funding from Minnesota’s general fund to help cover costs for hosting the 2027 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) U18 Men's World Championship in Duluth.

Main Provisions

• Appropriates $450,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
• The money goes to the director of Explore Minnesota to grant to Minnesota Sports and Events.
• The grant is for costs related to the 2027 IIHF U18 Men's World Championship in Duluth.
• This appropriation is a one-time funding measure.

Financial Details

• Source: General Fund.
• Recipient: Explore Minnesota (for a grant to Minnesota Sports and Events).
• Amount: $450,000.
• Purpose: Costs associated with hosting the 2027 event in Duluth.
• Availability: The funds are available in FY2027 and expire on June 30, 2028.

Timing and Availability

• Effective for the 2027 fiscal year.
• One-time appropriation with a specific expiration date (June 30, 2028).

Significance and Impact

• Aims to support tourism and local economic activity in Duluth by attracting an international sporting event.
• Provides a short-term funding boost rather than ongoing program funding.
• No broader changes to existing law beyond establishing this specific appropriation.

Signficant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a new one-time appropriation line item for the 2027 IIHF U18 Men’s World Championship costs.
• Does not appear to modify existing statutory programs or ongoing funding structures beyond this appropriation.

Terminology Note

Key terms include: appropriation, general fund, Explore Minnesota, Minnesota Sports and Events, IIHF U18 Men's World Championship, Duluth, grant, costs, tourism, economic development, onetime, fiscal year 2027.

Relevant Terms - IIHF U18 Men's World Championship - Duluth - Explore Minnesota - Minnesota Sports and Events - general fund - appropriation - grant - costs - tourism - economic development - onetime - fiscal year 2027