Minnesota House Bill HF3091

Minnesota 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/23/23
• Refer: 3/23/23

Caption

Minneapolis American Indian Center funding provided, and money appropriated.

Impact

The bill builds on previous funding allocations, specifically echoing the provisions of Laws 2018, chapter 214, that also authorized financial support for the Center. This continuity in funding indicates a recognition by the legislature of the importance of the Center in addressing the needs of American Indians in Minneapolis. The financial support aims to strengthen community resources and enhance socio-economic opportunities for members of the American Indian community.

Summary

House File 3091 (HF3091) is a legislative proposal that specifically allocates funding for the Minneapolis American Indian Center. The bill proposes an appropriation of $2.4 million from the state’s general fund for the fiscal year 2024. This funding is intended to support the activities and initiatives of the Minneapolis American Indian Center, which plays a vital role in serving the local American Indian community by providing various social and economic services.

Contention

While HF3091 is largely a funding bill with no explicit opposition noted in the provided snippets, there could be underlying discussions regarding budget allocations, particularly in how such funds are prioritized amidst other community needs statewide. The appropriations for cultural and community centers often bring forth debate about the distribution of state resources, balancing different constituents' needs, and the effectiveness of such funding in producing tangible outcomes for supported communities.