Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center bond issue and appropriation

This bill appropriates $7 million in state bond funds for capital improvements at Minnesota's Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center (DECC). The funding will directly support specific upgrades including elevator/escalator repairs, energy efficiency projects, ADA compliance work (like seat replacements and flooring in Symphony Hall), fire door replacements, sound wall updates, and parking lot repairs. The money comes from state bonds authorized under Minnesota law and is exempt from standard appropriation requirements. The DECC Authority will receive the grant to execute these physical facility improvements.