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SF 3406

Legacy Coordination Network Education Fund appropriation

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Hoffman

The bill would appropriation funds to the Legacy Coordination Network Education Fund to support education-related activities linked to Minnesota’s Legacy programs.

Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy
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Bill Summary · SF 3406

Summary: SF 3406 — Legacy Coordination Network Education Fund Appropriation

Overview

SF 3406 is a Minnesota Senate bill that would appropriate funds to the Legacy Coordination Network Education Fund. The bill’s title indicates an emphasis on supporting education initiatives through a network structured to coordinate activities funded by the Legacy Amendment programs. The bill is in the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee. It was introduced on April 22, 2025, and has been referred to the committee for consideration. A companion bill in the House is HF 3197.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary aim, as reflected in the title, is to provide a fiscal appropriation to the Legacy Coordination Network Education Fund.
  • The intended effect is to support education-related activities linked to Minnesota’s Legacy programs (which typically support arts and cultural heritage, environmental stewardship, and outdoor recreation).

Key Provisions (as of introduction)

  • Specific details such as the exact appropriation amount, eligible recipients, allowable uses, reporting requirements, and oversight are not provided in the summary you shared.
  • Typical contents of an appropriation bill of this type would include:
    • A defined dollar amount or a funding envelope for the fund.
    • Eligible recipients (e.g., nonprofit organizations, schools, government units, or consortiums participating in the Legacy Coordination Network).
    • Authorized uses (education, outreach, professional development, network coordination, program administration).
    • Application and approval processes, matching requirements (if any), and spending timelines.
    • Reporting, auditing, and accountability provisions.
    • Sunset or termination date (if applicable) and renewal mechanisms.

Note: The precise provisions will be available in the bill’s full text and any committee amendments.

Fiscal Impact

  • The fiscal impact hinges on the authorized appropriation and allowable expenditures. Until the bill text is released, an exact dollar amount and the expected distribution across programs or regions cannot be stated.

Affected Parties

  • Organizations and institutions involved in Minnesota’s Legacy network (arts, culture, natural resources, and outdoor recreation sectors) that may qualify for funding.
  • Agencies or entities responsible for administering the Legacy Fund programs who would oversee this appropriation, along with grantees receiving funds.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and first reading occurred on April 22, 2025.
  • The bill has been referred to the Environment, Climate, and Legacy committee, where it would undergo hearings, potential amendments, and votes.
  • Companion: HF 3197 (House of Representatives).

What to Watch For

  • Availability of the full bill text to confirm the appropriation amount, eligibility criteria, and allowable expenditures.
  • Committee hearing dates, amendments, and any fiscal notes.
  • Comparison with the companion HF 3197 to identify alignment or differences.
  • Final passage and any conference committee action if needed.

For the most accurate understanding, please review the on-file bill text and any committee materials once they are released.

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

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