Minnesota HF226: State historic sites and museums capital improvement funding provided for grants for the preservation of historic structures, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvements at state historic sites and museums and for grants for the preservation of historic structures; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

From the introduced text, February 10, 2025:

A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvements at state historic sites and museums and for grants for the preservation of historic structures; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds. Section 1. new text begin [ADDED: MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subdivision 1.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Appropriation.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: $21,620,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the Minnesota Historical Society for the purposes specified in this section.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 2.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Historic sites asset preservation.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: $13,670,000 of the appropriation in subdivision 1 is for capital improvements and betterments at state historic sites, buildings, landscaping at historic buildings, exhibits, markers, and monuments, to be spent in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.307. The society shall determine project priorities as appropriate based on need.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Subd. 3.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: Minnesota History Center facility enhancements.] new text end new text begin [ADDED: $6,700,000 of the appropriation in subdivision 1 is to design enhancements to the Minnesota History Center and other Minnesota Historical Society properties to serve the public through preservation …

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Sponsors

• John Huot (D) · primary sponsor
• Bjorn Olson (R)

Latest actions

1. April 22, 2026: Author added Olson
2. February 10, 2025: Introduction and first reading, referred to Capital Investment

Common questions

What is HF226?

HF226 is a bill in the Minnesota Legislature (94th Legislature 2025-2026): State historic sites and museums capital improvement funding provided for grants for the preservation of historic structures, bonds issued, and money appropriated.

What does HF226 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to capital investment; appropriating money for capital improvements at state historic sites and museums and for grants for the preservation of historic structures; authorizing the sale and issuance of state bonds.

What is the status of HF226?

In committee as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Author added Olson (April 22, 2026).

Who sponsored HF226?

John Huot (D), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HF226?

On the Minnesota Legislature website: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?f=HF0226&y=2025&ssn=0&b=house