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HF 5023

Capital City youth art and culture initiatives funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samakab Hussein and 1 co-sponsor

The bill allocates $500,000 in FY 2027 from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to CAAPB to administer Capital City youth art and culture initiatives.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Legacy Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 5023

Summary of HF 5023 (2025-2026) – Capital City Youth Art and Culture Initiatives Funding

Purpose and intent

  • To appropriate funds for Capital City youth art and culture initiatives.
  • Specifically directs funding to support youth-oriented arts and cultural programming within the Capitol City area (St. Paul, Minnesota) through a state agency entity.

Key provisions

  • Appropriation: Provides $500,000 in fiscal year 2027.
  • Source of funds: Money is appropriated from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (a dedicated state fund for arts, culture, and heritage initiatives).
  • Recipient: Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) is designated to receive the appropriation for administering the Capital City youth art and culture initiatives.
  • Scope: The appropriation is targeted toward initiatives that promote youth art and culture activities within the Capital City area, aligning with broader arts and cultural development goals.

Who/what is affected

  • State fiscal resources: Allocation of $500,000 from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
  • Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board: Receives and administers the funds to implement youth art and culture initiatives.
  • Youth and community partners: Beneficiaries of CAAPB-led programs and activities in the Capital City area.
  • General public: Potential beneficiaries of enhanced arts and culture access, community engagement, and youth development opportunities.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction: The bill was introduced and referred to the Legacy Finance committee (April 2026).
  • Funding timeline: The appropriation is for fiscal year 2027; no other years are specified in the text provided.
  • Status: As of the provided information, the bill is in the introductory stage and has not yet become law.

Additional notes

  • Co-sponsors: Samakab Hussein and María Isa Pérez-Vega are listed as co-sponsors.
  • Legislative context: The measure fits within Minnesota’s framework for arts funding and capital city development, leveraging the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to support youth-focused cultural initiatives.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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