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MN HF2497

MN HF2497
Stairstep Foundation for African American cultural festivals and events funding provided, and money appropriated.


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Introduced
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money to Stairstep Foundation for African American cultural festivals and events.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Stairstep Foundation, which supports African American cultural festivals and events. The grant can be used for a wide range of expenses related to organizing and hosting these festivals, including infrastructure development, permits, sanitation, transportation, staffing, event programming, public safety, facility and equipment rentals, signage, and insurance. The funding is designated as a one-time appropriation, meaning it is a single, non-recurring financial allocation specifically intended to support the foundation's cultural events. By providing this funding, the bill aims to support and promote African American cultural heritage through robust festival and event programming in Minnesota.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Legacy Finance (on 03/17/2025)

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