Purpose of the Bill

The bill is designed to provide financial support for cultural events in Minnesota, specifically focusing on Southeast Asian American communities.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $150,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• This funding is designated for the fiscal year 2026.
• The funds are to be granted to the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA).
• AEDA will use the grant to plan and produce two cultural festivals: a Southeast Asian American film festival and a Hmong music festival.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• There are no direct changes to existing laws. Instead, this bill introduces a new appropriation from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund specifically for cultural festivals celebrating Southeast Asian American and Hmong communities.

Relevant Terms

Southeast Asian American, film festival, Hmong, music festival, cultural heritage fund, Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA).