HF2294

Purpose

• The bill aims to fund renovations and exhibit upgrades at the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth, Minnesota, using state funds.

Main Provisions

• Section 1: Appropriates $2,000,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• The money is to be provided as a grant to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in Eveleth.
• The grant is administered through the commissioner of administration and used specifically for renovations and exhibit updates.

Funding Source and Administration

• Source of funds: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Recipient organization: United States Hockey Hall of Fame, located in Eveleth.
• Administrative process: Managed as a grant by the commissioner of administration.

Effect on Law and Budget

• Creates a one-time appropriation of $2,000,000 for FY 2026.
• No other changes to Minnesota law are described; the bill solely establishes this funding for the specified project.

Significance

• Supports preservation and presentation of Minnesota’s sports heritage.
• Potentially enhances tourism and educational value by updating exhibits and facilities.

Relevant Terms

• arts and cultural heritage fund
• appropriation
• $2,000,000
• fiscal year 2026
• commissioner of administration
• grant
• United States Hockey Hall of Fame
• Eveleth
• renovations
• exhibit updates