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HF 3092

Mural and statue honoring Tou Ger Xiong funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ethan Cha and 3 co-sponsors

HF 3092 would authorize state funding for a mural and a statue honoring Tou Ger Xiong, directing resources to a public-art project and influencing Minnesota arts funding.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Legacy Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 3092

Summary: HF 3092 — Mural and statue honoring Tou Ger Xiong funding provided, and money appropriated

Overview

HF 3092 is a Minnesota House of Representatives bill introduced on April 3, 2025. The bill is classified as an appropriations and arts measure and has been referred to the Legacy Finance committee. A Senate companion is SF 2656.

Purpose and intent

  • The primary aim is to provide state funding for a mural and a statue honoring Tou Ger Xiong.
  • As an appropriations and arts-related measure, the bill signals an intent to support (through state funding) a public art project recognizing Tou Ger Xiong.

Key provisions (as disclosed)

  • The bill would authorize an appropriation specifically for a mural and a statue honoring Tou Ger Xiong.
  • Specifics such as the exact funding amount, funding source (e.g., General Fund, Arts-related programs), deployment timeline, and responsible public entity or project sponsor are not provided in the available text.
  • Given its categorization, the bill would typically establish the appropriation and conveyance of funds to the appropriate state agency or designated administrator charged with implementing the public art project. However, these implementation details are not stated in the materials provided.

Effective date and timeline

  • Introduction and first reading occurred on April 3, 2025.
  • The bill has been referred to Legacy Finance, indicating that the next steps would involve committee review, potential amendments, and consideration on the House floor.
  • No specific effective date or project completion timeline is included in the information provided.

Affected parties and impact

  • Tou Ger Xiong (honoree) and the broader Minnesota arts and cultural community.
  • State agencies involved in managing public art appropriations and project implementation.
  • Taxpayers and Minnesota residents, depending on the funding source and project scope.
  • The bill could influence public art funding priorities and commemorative projects within Minnesota.

Related legislation

  • Companion bill: SF 2656 (Senate). This pairing suggests parallel consideration in both chambers and potential harmonization of provisions.

Next steps

  • If advanced, HF 3092 would move through the Legacy Finance committee for hearings, possible amendments, and then floor action in the House. If passed, it would proceed to the Senate for consideration (potentially as SF 2656) and onward through the standard appropriations process.

Note: The summary reflects only the information provided. Specific dollar amounts, allocation details, and administrative responsibilities are not included in the available bill text.

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

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