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This bill requires the creation of a commemorative work on the Minnesota State Capitol grounds to honor the first recorded Italian immigrant to the state. The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) will manage the process by issuing a public call for artists and consulting with historians and Italian-American cultural organizations to guide the design. The CAAPB must complete the design and site selection by December 31, 2026, and the commissioner of administration will install the commemorative work by December 31, 2027. Upon completion, the CAAPB will host a dedication ceremony celebrating Italian American contributions to Minnesota. The bill includes appropriations from the general fund to both the CAAPB and the Department of Administration to support the project, with funds available until June 30, 2028. The legislation aims to recognize and honor the historical contributions of Italian immigrants to the state and will become effective immediately after final enactment.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF3318&ssn=0&y=2025