Purpose

The bill would create a new appropriation to support cultural exchange programs. It provides funding from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to plan and host events that celebrate relationships between diverse Minnesota communities and their sister cities in Southeast Asia. The grant would go to the City of St. Paul and be managed by the commissioner of administration.

Main Provisions

• Appropriates money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• Funds a grant to the City of St. Paul to plan and host cultural exchange events.
• The events are meant to celebrate connections between diverse Minnesota communities in St. Paul and its sister cities in Southeast Asia.
• The commissioner of administration administers the grant.

Financial Details and Administration

• Source: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Recipient/Administrator: City of St. Paul (via a grant administered by the commissioner of administration).
• Timeframe: Fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• Amount: Not specified in the excerpt provided.

Significance and Changes to Law

• Establishes a new appropriation for cultural exchanges involving diverse Minnesota communities.
• Creates a grant program to support planning and hosting events with Southeast Asian sister cities.
• Represents a new use of Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund dollars to promote cross-cultural connections.

Relevant Terms - Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund - commissioner of administration - grant - City of St. Paul - plan and host cultural exchange events - diverse Minnesota communities - sister cities - Southeast Asia - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027