Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 03/28/2025 09:52 a.m.
A bill for an act
relating to state government; requiring commemoration of the first Italian immigrant
to Minnesota on the Capitol complex; appropriating money.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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The purpose of this act is to recognize the contributions of Italian immigrants by requiring
a commemorative work on the State Capitol grounds honoring the first recorded Italian
immigrant to Minnesota.
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The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board must conduct the commemorative
works process pursuant to Minnesota Rules, part 2400.2703, and the commissioner of
administration must install a commemorative work honoring the first recorded Italian
immigrant to Minnesota. The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board must issue a
public call for artists and solicit input from historians and Italian-American cultural
organizations to guide the design process.
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The Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board must complete the design and site
selection phases by December 31, 2026, and the commissioner of administration must
complete the installation phase by December 31, 2027. Upon completion, the Capitol Area
Architectural and Planning Board must host an official dedication ceremony honoring Italian
American contributions to Minnesota.
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$....... in fiscal year
2026 is appropriated from the general fund to the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning
Board for purposes of this act. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2028.
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$....... in fiscal year 2026 is appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of administration for purposes of this act. This
appropriation is available until June 30, 2028.
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This act is effective the day following final enactment.
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