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SF 2858

Hmong Town Connections appropriation to renovate a building to create arts space

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Foung Hawj and 1 co-sponsor

SF 2858: Hmong Town Connections Appropriation for Arts Space Renovation OverviewBill Number: SF 2858 Title: Hmong Town Connections appropriation to renovate a building to create a

Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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Bill Summary · SF 2858

SF 2858: Hmong Town Connections Appropriation for Arts Space Renovation

Overview

Bill Number: SF 2858
Title: Hmong Town Connections appropriation to renovate a building to create arts space
Status: Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
Introduced: March 20, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The purpose of this bill is to provide $2.5 million in state funding to renovate a building in the Hmong Town neighborhood and create a new community arts and cultural center. The intent is to support the Hmong community's artistic and creative expression, as well as foster greater connections and engagement within the neighborhood.

Key Provisions

  • Appropriates $2.5 million from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
  • Directs DEED to award a grant to the Hmong Town Connections nonprofit organization to renovate a vacant building in the Hmong Town area
  • Requires the renovated building to be used as a community arts and cultural center, providing space for art exhibits, performances, workshops, and other creative programming
  • Specifies that the center must be accessible and open to the general public

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • The Hmong community in the Hmong Town neighborhood will benefit from having a dedicated arts and cultural space to showcase their artistic talents and heritage
  • Local residents and the broader community will gain access to new arts and cultural programming and events in their neighborhood
  • The Hmong Town Connections nonprofit organization will receive funding to renovate and operate the new community arts center

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This bill has been referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee for further consideration. If passed by the committee and both chambers of the state legislature, it would then be sent to the governor for signature to become law. The $2.5 million in funding would be available for DEED to award the grant to Hmong Town Connections upon the bill's enactment.

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

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