HF 1889

as introduced - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to the Minnesota River Valley; establishing a study group to promote
the historic, scenic, and natural features of the Minnesota River Valley area;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 138.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [138.98] MINNESOTA RIVER VALLEY STUDY GROUP.
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new text begin The Minnesota Historical Society in cooperation with Explore Minnesota Tourism
shall establish and coordinate a Minnesota River Valley study group. The Minnesota River
Valley study group shall be comprised of representatives of the Minnesota Valley Scenic
Byway Alliance, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Transportation,
the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Region 8 and Region 9 Regional Development
Commissions, the Minnesota Historical Society, Explore Minnesota Tourism, and other
interested parties. The study group must develop a plan for coordinated activities among
organizations represented on the study group to enhance and promote historic sites, and
historic, scenic, and natural features of the Minnesota River Valley area. Study topics shall
include, but are not limited to, historic sites related to the Dakota Conflict of 1862 and
the state and local preparations for the sesquicentennial of this event. The Minnesota
Historical Society and Explore Minnesota Tourism shall report on the findings and
recommendations of the Minnesota River Valley study group to the standing committees
of the house of representatives and senate with jurisdiction over historic sites and
tourism by March 1, 2008. The Minnesota River Valley study group shall serve without
compensation.
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