2026 Special Olympics USA Games appropriation
This bill appropriates $1.5 million from the general fund and $500,000 from the workforce development fund for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota. The funds are for a one-time grant to the Games organizers through Explore Minnesota and a separate grant to support employment activities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities during the event. The bill directly affects the Special Olympics USA Games organizers and participants with disabilities by providing financial support for the event and related job training initiatives.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Jobs and Economic Development
upper
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Foung Hawj
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Ann Johnson Stewart
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Rich Draheim
RRepublican
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