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HF 3031

Upsala Area Historical Society funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samakab Hussein and 2 co-sponsors

The bill would appropriate state funds to support the Upsala Area Historical Society’s operations, programs, and historical preservation efforts.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Legacy Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 3031

Summary of HF 3031 (2025-2026) — Upsala Area Historical Society Funding Provided, and Money Appropriated

Overview

HF 3031 is a Minnesota House bill introduced in the 2025-2026 session. The bill proposes funding and appropriations related to the Upsala Area Historical Society. It aims to provide monetary support to the organization, enabling its operations, programs, and activities related to preserving and promoting local history in the Upsala area.

  • Session: 2025-2026
  • Jurisdiction: Minnesota
  • Title: Upsala Area Historical Society funding provided, and money appropriated
  • Sponsor(s):
    • Primary: (not specified in available text)
    • Co-sponsors: Samakab Hussein, Joe McDonald, Roger Skraba
  • Introduced / First Reading: April 1, 2025
  • Committee: Legacy Finance (first reading and referral)

Purpose and Intent

The bill is intended to appropriate state funds to support the Upsala Area Historical Society. While the exact fiscal mechanisms are not detailed in the provided information, the typical objectives of such funding include:
- Strengthening local heritage preservation efforts
- Supporting educational programs and exhibits
- Maintaining historical collections and archives
- Promoting tourism and community engagement through historical resources

Key Provisions (Indicative)

Since the full text is not provided, the following are the likely substantive components based on the bill’s title and typical structure for cultural/historical society funding bills:
- ** appropriation of state dollars to the Upsala Area Historical Society** for a specified fiscal year(s)
- Budget categories may include operational support, program funding, collections care, facility needs, and public programming
- Reporting and accountability requirements to the Legislature or the Minnesota Historical Society, including milestones, expenditures, and outcomes
- Eligibility and eligibility criteria for the historical society to receive funds (e.g., tax-exempt status, non-profit operations, geographic relevance to Upsala or surrounding area)
- Term of funding: duration the appropriation would cover (e.g., one fiscal year, or multiple years)

Who Would Be Affected

  • Upsala Area Historical Society: Primary recipient and beneficiary of the funding, enabling ongoing operations and historical programs.
  • Local Community in Upsala and Surrounding Area: Beneficiaries through enhanced access to history, educational programs, and potential tourism/visibility.
  • Minnesota Public Finances/State Budget: Allocation would represent an expenditure from state funds, with potential implications for the annual budget and any associated reporting requirements.
  • State Agencies/Entities: If applicable, oversight or grant administration might involve the Minnesota Historical Society or an arm of the Legacy Finance/State Arts and Cultural Heritage appropriations.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Current Status: Introduced and referred to the Legacy Finance committee on April 1, 2025.
  • Next Steps in Committee:
    • Review by Legacy Finance
    • Potential amendments
    • Referral to additional committees (e.g., Finance, Ways and Means) as applicable
  • Budgetary Process Context: If advanced, the bill would be incorporated into the broader state appropriations process, with potential hearings and amendments before floor action in the Minnesota House.
  • Reporting/Accountability: As with typical cultural appropriations, the bill may include reporting requirements on the use of funds and program outcomes to ensure transparency and compliance.

Notes

  • The available data do not include the exact dollar amount(s), funding term, or detailed conditions. The summary reflects common elements found in similar appropriation bills and the bill’s stated purpose as a funding provision for the Upsala Area Historical Society.
  • For a complete understanding, the full text and any fiscal note would clarify the appropriation amount, duration, matching requirements (if any), reporting metrics, and any conditions tied to the funding.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential fiscal impacts, or provide a side-by-side comparison with similar Minnesota historical society funding bills once the full text is available.

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

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