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MN HF2253

MN HF2253
University of Minnesota operations and maintenance funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/12/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to higher education; appropriating money for University of Minnesota operations and maintenance.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates state funding for the University of Minnesota's operations and maintenance, allocating a total of $911,544,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund. The funding is specifically broken down into three key areas: $45 million for implementing the Health Sciences Strategic Plan and addressing critical health care challenges in Minnesota, $40 million to advance innovation in emerging industries like biomanufacturing, precision agriculture, hypersonics, and green energy, and $30 million to improve and expand programs and services aimed at increasing student success. These targeted appropriations demonstrate a strategic approach to supporting the university's development across multiple critical domains, including research, technological innovation, healthcare, and student support.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Higher Education Finance and Policy (on 03/12/2025)

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