Bill > SF451

This bill appropriates $1.5 million from the Minnesota state general fund to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA) specifically for retrofitting the glass on U.S. Bank Stadium to make it safer for birds. The funding is designated for fiscal year 2026 and is intended to address bird collisions by applying exterior visual markers to four glass areas, as recommended in a 2019 bird collision study. The MSFA is required to consult with the American Bird Conservancy's Glass Collisions Program to select approved retrofit products that will help prevent birds from accidentally flying into the stadium's glass surfaces. The bill specifies that the retrofitting must be completed by June 30, 2026, and emphasizes that this is a one-time appropriation, meaning the funding is not recurring and is intended for this specific project to improve bird safety at the stadium.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0451&ssn=0&y=2025