Funding provided to support Minnesota's thoroughbred racing culture, and money appropriated.

HF 2243 appropriates $1 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1 million for fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to support thoroughbred racing. The funds are directed to a licensed Class A racetrack in Minnesota that primarily conducts thoroughbred and quarter horse racing, as defined by state law. The grant must be used specifically to expand opportunities for Minnesota-bred racehorses at the racetrack. This bill directly affects licensed racetracks meeting the criteria and supports Minnesota's cultural heritage related to thoroughbred racing.