HF1259 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota FFA funding provided for new and expanded access for members involved in art- and history-related FFA activities, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1669

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes appropriating funds from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to support Minnesota FFA (Future Farmers of America) members involved in art and history-related activities. It allocates $350,000 for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to be managed by the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the Minnesota FFA.

Key provisions include: - Up to $125,000 per year may be used to commemorate 100 years of FFA in Minnesota through projects such as a history book, a video storytelling series, and an in-person arts-focused event. - Any remaining funds can support FFA-related art and history activities, including national and state FFA band and choir, talent competitions, floriculture programs, and FFA State Fair landscape booths. - The commissioner of agriculture will develop grant criteria and seek input from the Minnesota FFA and Minnesota FFA Foundation.

The bill is aimed at expanding educational and artistic opportunities for FFA members while celebrating Minnesota FFA's agricultural and leadership history.

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Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance
February 19, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added