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Bill Summary · HF 1761

Summary of HF 1761 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

St. Paul; Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota facility funding provided, and money appropriated.

Purpose and Intent

HF 1761 is a capital investment bill that provides funding specifically for the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota to support the construction or improvement of a facility in Saint Paul. The bill aims to advance cultural infrastructure by allocating state dollars to facilitate a dedicated cultural facility for the Hmong community in Minnesota.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Facility funding for the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota (HCCM): The bill authorizes state funding to support the development or enhancement of the HCCM’s facility in Saint Paul. The exact scope (new construction, renovation, or related infrastructure) is tied to the appropriation details in the bill.
  • Appropriation language: The bill includes a specific appropriation amount allocated to the HCCM facility project. (Note: The exact dollar figure is not provided in the available summary, but it is included as part of the Capital Investment funding package.)
  • Scope in Saint Paul: The funding is geographically targeted to Saint Paul, Minnesota, aligning with the HCCM’s local presence and service area.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota (HCCM): Primary beneficiary receiving state funding for facility development or improvements.
  • Saint Paul community and visitors: Indirect beneficiaries through enhanced cultural programming, facilities, and educational opportunities supported by the HCCM.
  • State of Minnesota (Capital Investment program): Applies a portion of capital investment funds to a culturally significant community facility, reflecting a government investment in cultural infrastructure.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Session and introduction: HF 1761 was introduced in the 2025-2026 session and referred to the Capital Investment committee (First Reading on March 3, 2025).
  • Author and sponsor information:
    • Primary author: (not explicitly listed in the available excerpt)
    • Co-sponsors: Samakab Hussein, Samantha Vang, Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger, Kaohly Her, Ethan Cha, Liz Lee
    • March 5, 2025: Hemmingsen-Jaeger added as author
  • Next steps (typical for capital investment bills):
    • The bill would go through committee reviews, potential amendments, and a floor vote.
    • If advanced, it would move to the broader appropriations process for final passage and, if enacted, to the governor for signature.
  • Timeline specifics: The summary does not provide a target construction or funding disbursement timeline; such details typically appear in the bill’s appropriation article or related fiscal notes.

Summary Notes

  • This bill focuses on providing public funding to support a cultural facility for the Hmong community in Saint Paul.
  • It represents a targeted investment within Minnesota’s Capital Investment framework, emphasizing cultural infrastructure and community access to educational and cultural programming.
  • Readers should consult the full bill text and fiscal note for the exact appropriation amount, matching project scope (new build vs. renovation), reporting requirements, and any conditions or sunsets tied to the funding.

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

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