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HF 3065

Youth and Family Circle funding provided for outdoor programs, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samakab Hussein

HF 3065 would provide state funding via Legacy Finance for Youth and Family Circle outdoor programs, supporting outdoor education for youth and families.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Legacy Finance
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Bill Summary · HF 3065

Summary of HF 3065 (Youth and Family Circle funding provided for outdoor programs, and money appropriated)

Overview

HF 3065 is a Minnesota House of Representatives bill introduced on April 2, 2025, and referred to the Legacy Finance committee. The bill is an appropriations measure intended to provide funding for outdoor programs operated by Youth and Family Circle, with money to be appropriated through the relevant Legacy Finance channels. A companion Senate bill exists: SF 3277.

Purpose and Intent

  • The core purpose is to provide state funding to support outdoor programs run by Youth and Family Circle.
  • The bill falls within the realm of appropriations, specifically under Arts-related funding, as indicated by the subject classification.
  • By being assigned to Legacy Finance, the bill would utilize funds allocated through Minnesota’s legacy/arts and cultural heritage funding framework (subject to the usual appropriation process and legislative approvals).

Key Provisions (as far as can be determined from available information)

  • Authorization to appropriate state funds for Youth and Family Circle outdoor programs. The exact appropriation amount, duration, and eligible activities are not specified in the information provided.
  • The bill would likely establish terms for how the funds may be used (program costs, equipment, staffing, program administration, etc.) and any required protections or oversight, consistent with typical arts/legacy appropriations.
  • Reporting, accountability, and sunset/renewal provisions are not detailed in the information available but are common elements in appropriations bills.

Note: The specific dollar amounts, eligible expenditures, program requirements, reporting burdens, and oversight mechanisms are not included in the provided text. The actual bill text would specify these details.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Youth and Family Circle (the organization receiving funding).
  • Program beneficiaries: Youth and families participating in the outdoor programs funded by the bill.
  • Public sector: Minnesota state agencies involved in budgeting, accounting, and oversight for Legacy/Arts funding (e.g., the Department of Finance and relevant arts/cultural heritage agencies once the bill is enacted).
  • General public: Through state support of outdoor education and cultural programs.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: April 2, 2025.
  • Current status: Introduction and first reading; referred to Legacy Finance.
  • Relationship: Companion bill exists in the Senate, SF 3277.
  • Next steps: The bill would proceed through committees (likely to include further hearings and amendments in Legacy Finance), potential floor action in the House, and eventual conference if necessary, followed by passage and signature or veto. Timeline depends on legislative priorities and committee actions.

Notes for Tracking

  • To obtain precise details (funding amount, eligible uses, reporting requirements, duration), refer to the full text of HF 3065 and any amended versions, as well as SF 3277 (companion).
  • Monitor Legacy Finance hearings and fiscal notes for fiscal impact and implementation specifics.

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

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