AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 861 is a legislative proposal in Minnesota that aims to provide financial support to county fairs to enhance arts access, education, and to preserve and promote the state’s history and cultural heritage. Specifically, the bill allocates a total of $1,000,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund, divided equally over two fiscal years—$500,000 each for 2026 and 2027. This money will be distributed equally across all 95 county fairs in Minnesota, in addition to any existing aid they receive. The bill tasks the commissioner of agriculture with creating criteria and guidelines for how the grants should be used, and emphasizes the importance of gathering input from various stakeholders in developing these guidelines.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 03, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 03, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
| Senate | Note | Action | See |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Additional funds for county fair grants from the arts and cultural heritage fund."
],
"removed": [
""
],
"summary": "The bill references Minnesota Statutes section 38.02 regarding aid distribution to county agricultural societies.",
"modified": [
"Ensures equal distribution of new grants on top of existing distribution under section 38.02."
]
},
"citation": "38.02",
"subdivision": ""
}
]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee