Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding to the Minnesota Orchestra specifically for enhancing arts and cultural heritage programs related to musical performances.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes to allocate $250,000 in the fiscal year 2026.
• Source of Funding: The money is to be drawn from the arts and cultural heritage fund of the state.
• Beneficiary: The funding is directed to the Minnesota Orchestra through a grant managed by the commissioner of administration.
• Intended Use: The funds are designated for programming that supports the arts and cultural heritage through musical performances.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces a new allocation of state funds to the Minnesota Orchestra, emphasizing the support of cultural heritage and arts through financial backing for specific programming.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Minnesota Orchestra
• Musical performance
• Grant
• Fiscal year 2026