Purpose of the Bill

The main aim of this bill is to allocate state funds for a new construction project in St. Paul, Minnesota. Specifically, the bill provides financial support for building a new center dedicated to child and family well-being.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $4.5 million from Minnesota's general fund in fiscal year 2026.
• Designated Use: These funds are to be used for designing, constructing, furnishing, and equipping a Child and Family Wellbeing Center of Excellence.
• Location: The new center will be situated in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood in St. Paul.
• Recipient: The grant is provided to the YMCA of the North, which will oversee the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill does not make changes to existing laws but involves a one-time monetary appropriation that remains available until the completion or abandonment of the project, per existing Minnesota Statute section 16A.642.

Relevant Terms

• YMCA of the North
• Child and Family Wellbeing Center
• Capital Investment
• Appropriation
• Hamline-Midway Neighborhood
• St. Paul
• Minnesota Statutes 16A.642