SF4239 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Inver Grove Heights Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame bond issue and appropriation
Related bill: HF4238
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
This bill proposes a one-time investment to support the construction and development of the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame. The goal is to create a new facility in Inver Grove Heights that will serve as a museum and multi-use venue to celebrate Minnesota hockey.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation: The bill would provide $20,000,000 from Minnesota’s general fund in fiscal year 2027 to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to grant to the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- Use of funds: The grant is for constructing, furnishing, and equipping a facility to be known as the Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame in Inver Grove Heights. The facility would include a museum, an ice rink, a performance hall, an event space, and other amenities.
- One-time funding: The appropriation is a one-time grant and would remain available until the project is completed or abandoned, following state law (Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642).
- Bond authority: The bill notes authorization for the sale and issuance of state bonds as part of capital investment.
Funding and Financial Details
- Source: General Fund.
- Recipient: Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame Inc. (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit).
- Timing: Fiscal year 2027.
- Conditions: Funding is tied to construction and setup of the facility and must comply with applicable state procurement and project completion rules.
Location and Scope
- Location: Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
- Facility components: Museum, ice rink, performance hall, event space, and other related amenities.
Governance and Oversight
- Administering agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) would administer the grant.
- Legal framework: The project and funding are subject to existing state statutes, including 16A.642, governing onetime appropriations and project completion or abandonment.
Significance and Impact
- Economic and cultural impact: A new hockey-focused facility could serve as a regional hub for hockey history, events, and community activities, potentially boosting tourism and local engagement in Inver Grove Heights.
- Fiscal note: The funding is a one-time investment, with no ongoing annual appropriation beyond the 2027 grant, and is contingent on project progress and compliance with statutory requirements.
Relevant Terms - Minnesota Hockey Hall of Fame - Inver Grove Heights - general fund - Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) - grant - 501(c)(3) - facility - museum - ice rink - performance hall - event space - onetime appropriation - Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 - sale and issuance of state bonds - capital investment
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 09, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 09, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Capital Investment |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee