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SF 1911

Minnesota Civic Fund program establishment

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 2 co-sponsors

Establishes a Minnesota Civic Fund program to fund civic engagement projects; details on funding, eligibility, and governance to be defined in the bill text.

Author added Mitchell
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Bill Summary · SF 1911

Summary: SF 1911 – Minnesota Civic Fund program establishment

Overview

SF 1911 proposes establishing a Minnesota Civic Fund program. The available information does not include the bill text or specific provisions, but the title indicates the creation of a state program intended to support civic activities in Minnesota.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s title suggests the aim is to establish a Minnesota Civic Fund program. No further details (such as funding sources, eligible activities, or governance structure) are provided in the summary available.
  • Officially introduced to advance through the Senate, with related House legislation identified as HF 1750 (companion).

Key provisions (as of available information)

  • No substantive provisions are included in the provided data. The bill’s text would typically specify:
    • Funding mechanism and source (e.g., state funds, grants, or other financing).
    • Governance (board or administrator, oversight, reporting requirements).
    • Eligible recipients and permissible uses (e.g., grants for civic engagement, elections-related activities, community initiatives).
    • Accountability, auditing, and sunset or renewal provisions.
  • Until the bill text is released, the exact scope and rules of the Minnesota Civic Fund program remain unknown.

Legislative actions and timeline

  • 2025-02-27: Introduction and first reading; referred to Elections.
  • 2025-03-03: Author added Mitchell (status updated to reflect a change in author).
  • Companion: HF 1750 (House companion).

Who is affected

  • The bill does not specify, in the provided information, who would be directly affected. A typical Civic Fund program could involve:
    • Local governments or municipal entities administering grants.
    • Civic organizations, community groups, or projects seeking funding.
    • Elections-related or civic engagement programs.
  • Specific eligibility, applicants, and compliance requirements will depend on the enacted text.

Procedural notes and next steps

  • The bill is in the early stage of the legislative process, with initial referral to the Elections committee.
  • Next steps would typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes in the Senate, followed by actions in the House if applicable, and eventual conference if differences arise with HF 1750.
  • For precise provisions, funding details, and affected parties, the full bill text and fiscal note (if issued) should be consulted once available.

Related information

  • Companion bill: HF 1750 (House of Representatives).
  • Current status and actions can change; check the Legislature’s official bill page for SF 1911 for updates.

If you’d like, I can add a section once the full text becomes available, detailing specific provisions, funding amounts, governance structure, and anticipated fiscal impact.

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

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