Bill > SF2020

This bill appropriates $12.5 million from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of employment and economic development, specifically designated as a grant for the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota, a nonprofit organization located in Mankato. The funding is intended to support comprehensive capital improvements, including constructing a new museum building expansion, renovating existing exhibit spaces, and creating an outdoor nature play space. The appropriation is considered a one-time funding allocation and will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with state financial regulations. The bill becomes effective immediately after final enactment, providing the museum with resources to enhance its facilities and educational offerings for children in the region.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2020&ssn=0&y=2025