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This bill establishes a museum construction and major expansion matching grant program within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. The program will provide grants to museums for various purposes, including constructing new facilities, expanding existing facilities by at least 30%, adding artifact storage space, acquiring new artifacts, expanding services or programs, improving infrastructure, and creating additional space for storage or exhibits. To be eligible, museums must secure funding from multiple sources: the state will contribute up to 50% of project costs, a local government must provide at least 20% of the costs, and private donors must cover the remaining project expenses. Applicants must apply through the department, which will establish specific regulations for the grant program. The bill defines "department" as the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and references an existing definition of "museum" from another section of Alaska state law. The act will take effect immediately upon passage, allowing museums to quickly access potential funding for significant improvement and expansion projects.

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB110