1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to fund physical 
1.3 	accessibility improvements to performing arts spaces; requiring a report.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. ACCESSIBLE ART SPACES; APPROPRIATION.
 1.6 	$....... in fiscal year 2022 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner of 
1.7 	employment and economic development for a grant to an appropriate nonprofit to fund 
1.8 	improvements to performing arts spaces to make their spaces physically accessible to 
1.9 	performers and other workers in the arts who are individuals with disabilities. The nonprofit 
1.10 	selected by the commissioner may use the funds for subgrants or to create a revolving loan 
1.11 	fund for low- or no-interest loans to make the improvements. By January 15, 2023, the 
1.12 	commissioner shall submit a report to the chairs of the house of representatives and senate 
1.13 	committees with jurisdiction over economic development on grant outcomes.