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HF1790 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Regional library systems funding provided, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF2448

AI Generated Summary

This Minnesota House bill (H.F. No. 1790) proposes amendments to a prior appropriation related to arts, cultural heritage, and water safety grant programs. Key points include:

  1. Funding for Regional Library Systems:

    • Appropriates $2.75 million annually to the Minnesota Department of Education for grants to the 12 regional library systems.
    • The funds will support educational opportunities in arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage.
    • Encourages promoting and sharing the work of Minnesota authors, including those from diverse backgrounds.
    • Allocates money based on Minnesota Statutes section 134.355, subdivisions 3 to 5, with 25% of the funds distributed proportionally among all qualifying system entities.
    • Defines "qualifying system entity" as a public library, regional library system, regional library headquarters, county, or outreach service program.
    • Allows funds to be used for regional library programs or to provide grants for local arts and cultural heritage programs in partnership with libraries.
    • Funding will be provided in ten equal payments per year.
    • Extends availability of funds encumbered before June 30, 2025, to June 30, 2026.

  2. Water Safety Grant Program:

    • Allocates $250,000 in the first year for grants to promote water safety and swimming lessons.
    • Grants to be administered by the commissioner of education and awarded to nonprofit organizations and city/county recreation programs.
    • Funds prioritize scholarships for low-income and at-risk children to participate in swimming lessons.
    • Up to 15% of the grant funds can be used to hire or train water safety instructors and lifeguards in recognized safety practices.

This bill ensures continued funding for regional library educational programs while also supporting water safety initiatives for youth in Minnesota.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance
March 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toLegacy Finance
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
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March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added
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April 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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      "summary": "The bill appropriates funds for regional library systems according to existing allocation formulas.",
      "modified": [
        "Adjusts the appropriation amount and the expiration date for encumbrances."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "134.355",
    "subdivision": "subdivisions 3 to 5"
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    "analysis": {
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        "Extends the availability for encumbered appropriations."
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    "citation": "16A.28",
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