1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money for the Great Northern 
1.3 	Festival.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION; GREAT NORTHERN FESTIVAL.
 1.6 	$250,000 in fiscal year 2024 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2025 are appropriated from the 
1.7 	arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration for a grant to support 
1.8 	the Great Northern Festival, which connects attendees to parks, precious outdoor spaces, 
1.9 	and cultural venues through a ten-day festival, encouraging them to experience the arts and 
1.10 	culture that our cold, creative Minnesota winters cultivate; investing deeply in artists and 
1.11 	new art; and spotlighting leadership in climate action.