St. Paul; Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota facility funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1761 appropriates $2 million from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to fund the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota, Inc., a nonprofit organization, for predesign, construction, and equipping a facility in St. Paul. The funds will directly support the development of a physical space dedicated to celebrating Hmong culture and promoting cross-cultural awareness through programming. This one-time appropriation is specifically for building-related costs and must be used in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642. The bill affects the Hmong Cultural Center nonprofit organization and the broader St. Paul community by enabling a dedicated cultural facility.