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HF 2085

Commissioner of administration funding provided to facilitate cultural exchanges involving diverse Minnesota communities, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Leon Lillie

Authorizes funding to support cultural exchanges involving Minnesota's diverse communities, administered by the Commissioner of Administration.

Author added Momanyi-Hiltsley
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Bill Summary · HF 2085

Legislative Summary: HF 2085

HF 2085 would authorize an appropriation to the Commissioner of Administration to support cultural exchanges involving Minnesota’s diverse communities. The bill is classified under Arts and was introduced on March 10, 2025. The author listed as of April 3, 2025 is Momanyi-Hiltsley. A companion bill exists in the Senate as SF 1764.

Purpose and Intent

  • Establish or authorize funding to the Commissioner of Administration to facilitate cultural exchanges that engage diverse Minnesota communities.
  • Aim likely to strengthen cultural understanding, collaboration, and participation across Minnesota's arts and cultural sectors, though specific goals and metrics would be detailed in the bill’s full text.

Key Provisions (as currently known)

  • The bill would provide an appropriation to the Commissioner of Administration specifically to support cultural exchange activities involving diverse communities.
  • Details such as the exact funding amount, eligible activities, eligible recipients (e.g., nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, community groups), duration of funding, and reporting requirements would be defined in the enacted bill text (not provided in the summary available here).

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • State government: Commissioner of Administration would administer the appropriation.
  • Cultural and community organizations: Potential beneficiaries include arts nonprofits, cultural groups, educational institutions, and community partners that participate in exchanges or related programs.
  • Minnesota residents: Indirect beneficiaries through enhanced cultural programming, outreach, and community engagement.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: March 10, 2025; referred to Legacy Finance in the House.
  • Legislative Action: On April 3, 2025, the author was updated to Momanyi-Hiltsley.
  • Status: House File 2085 is under consideration in the House; the companion Senate bill is SF 1764.
  • Next steps typical for this track: committee hearings (Legacy Finance or a relevant subcommittee), possible fiscal note development, amendments, and consideration on the floor.

Relationship to Related Legislation

  • Companion bill: SF 1764 (Senate). Cross-reference between HF 2085 and SF 1764 will be relevant for alignment on funding level, eligible activities, and reporting requirements.

Open Questions (Pending Text)

  • What is the exact appropriation amount and funding source?
  • Which activities are eligible (e.g., exchanges, residency programs, cross-cultural partnerships, events)?
  • Who qualifies to receive funds and under what criteria?
  • Are there reporting, accountability, or sunset provisions?
  • How does the bill interact with existing arts or cultural programs in state government?

If you’d like, I can add a section comparing HF 2085 to its companion SF 1764 once the full text or fiscal note is available.

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

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