SF 1669

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 06/09/2025 05:05 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to legacy; appropriating money to Minnesota FFA to provide new and
expanded access for Minnesota FFA members involved in art- and history-related
FFA activities.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION; MINNESOTA FFA.
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new text begin (a) $350,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $350,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from
the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of agriculture for grants to the
Minnesota FFA to provide new and expanded access for Minnesota FFA members involved
in art- and history-related FFA activities. Of this amount:
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new text begin (1) up to $125,000 each year may be used to document and commemorate 100 years of
fostering leadership, agricultural education, and community service across the state by
creating a history book, video storytelling series, and an in-person arts-focused event; and
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new text begin (2) any amount not spent for the purposes described in clause (1) may be used for other
activities that provide new and expanded access for Minnesota FFA members involved in
art- and history-related FFA activities, including activities related to national and state FFA
band and choir, state and national FFA talent competitions, FFA floriculture, and FFA state
fair landscape booths.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner of agriculture must develop grant-making criteria and guidance
for grants under this section to provide funding for projects and events and must seek input
from the Minnesota FFA and Minnesota FFA Foundation.
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