HF4480 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Minneapolis; Center for Communication and Development grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF4536
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill would authorize a one-time grant from Minnesota’s general fund in fiscal year 2027 to support a community media project in Minneapolis. Specifically, it would provide funding to the Center for Communication and Development (also known as KMOJ FM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to help acquire property and to design, construct, furnish, and equip a new facility called the KMOJ Community Media and Engagement Hub.
What the bill would do (Main Provisions)
- Provide a onetime appropriation from the general fund in fiscal year 2027.
- Direct the grant to the Center for Communication and Development (KMOJ FM) to acquire property and to design, construct, furnish, and equip the KMOJ Community Media and Engagement Hub in Minneapolis.
- The appropriation is earmarked for a grant administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development.
- The funds are available until the project is completed or abandoned, and are subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.
How the funds would be used
- Property acquisition related to the KMOJ Community Media and Engagement Hub.
- Design, construction, furnishing, and equipment for the Hub.
Availability and timing
- The appropriation is one-time (not ongoing).
- Availability extends until project completion or abandonment, aligning with the requirements of Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.
Relationship to existing law / Changes to law
- This bill adds a new one-time general-fund appropriation for a specific project.
- It does not create a new ongoing program or broad policy change; rather, it provides targeted funding for a capital investment in a community media facility.
- The project remains subject to the stated statutory controls (16A.642).
Key terms (from the bill)
- Center for Communication and Development
- KMOJ FM
- Minneapolis
- KMOJ Community Media and Engagement Hub
- one-time appropriation
- general fund
- grant
- commissioner of employment and economic development
- acquire property
- design, construct, furnish, and equip
- fiscal year 2027
- Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642
Relevant Terms - Center for Communication and Development - KMOJ FM - Minneapolis - KMOJ Community Media and Engagement Hub - one-time appropriation - general fund - grant - commissioner of employment and economic development - acquire property - design, construct, furnish, and equip - fiscal year 2027 - Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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