Hmong Zej Zog appropriation to preserve Hmong Minnesotans' heritage, history, language, and culture

This bill appropriates $300,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $300,000 for fiscal year 2027. The funds are allocated to Hmong Zej Zog, an organization focused on preserving Hmong Minnesotans' cultural heritage. The bill directly supports efforts to maintain Hmong history, language, and cultural traditions in Minnesota. It creates a concrete funding mechanism for these specific preservation activities through state budget appropriations. The legislation does not establish new programs but provides dedicated financial support for existing cultural preservation work.