Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to support the repair and preservation of a cultural and historic landmark in Minnesota, specifically the Saint Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church in South St. Paul.

Main Provisions

• The bill specifies an appropriation of $300,000 for fiscal year 2026.
• The funds are to be allocated from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The money will be given as a grant to the Minnesota Historical Society, which will then use it to support the Saint Stefan Romanian Orthodox Church.
• The aim is to repair and preserve the church, which is an important cultural and historic site for the Romanian community in the area.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new appropriation specifically targeted at preserving a cultural site within the Romanian community. There are no amendments to existing laws, but it establishes a precedent for funding specific cultural heritage projects through state appropriations.

Relevant Terms

arts and cultural heritage fund, appropriation, grant, Minnesota Historical Society, Romanian Orthodox Church, cultural preservation, historic landmark, Saint Stefan