The bill HF72 from the Minnesota House of Representatives seeks to prohibit organizations that receive state funding from making campaign expenditures or using funds for political purposes.

Key Provisions:

1. Applies to Any Entity Receiving State Funds – This includes nonprofits or any other organizations that receive financial support from the state.
2. Mandates Separate Accounts for Political Activities – If an entity engages in political activities, it must use separate accounts from the ones holding state funds.
3. Prevents Supplanting Funds – Organizations cannot transfer state-provided funds to use indirectly for political expenditures.
4. Attestation Requirement – Before receiving state funds, entities must certify compliance with this law.
5. Definition of State Funding – The law applies to funds received via:
   • Direct state appropriations,
   • Legislatively named competitive grants,
     
   • Other grant mechanisms.

Purpose:

The bill aims to ensure that taxpayer funds are not used for political campaigns or activities, reinforcing a separation between state funding and political advocacy.

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