HF2540
Asian Economic Development Association funding provided for outdoor programs for youth, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF2785
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To provide an appropriation from Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage fund to support outdoor programs for youth through a grant to the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA).
Main Provisions
- Amount and timing: $250,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2026.
- Source: Arts and cultural heritage fund.
- Recipient and administration: Funds are directed to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will grant the funds to the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA).
- Purpose of the grant: Outdoor programs for youth.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Establishes a new appropriation dedicated to outdoor youth programs via a grant from AEDA, funded from the arts and cultural heritage fund and administered by the Minnesota Humanities Center’s board. This represents a new flow of state money specifically earmarked for youth outdoor programming through AEDA.
Relevant Terms - arts and cultural heritage fund - Minnesota Humanities Center - Board of Directors - Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA) - outdoor programs for youth - appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - grant - Minnesota
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Legacy Finance |
Progress through the legislative process
In Committee