Bill HF3934

Session 2024

Bill Introduced By
Sarto Omer

House Author
Sarto Omer

A bill for an act relating to

MN Sports & Events appropriation

Committee Hearing

Path	Committee	Action
1	Ways and Means Committee	Failed
2	Rules Committee	No Action Taken

Legislative Action

	Action
House	No Action Taken
Senate	No Action Taken
Governor	No Action Taken

Select Amendment

1.1          A bill for an act
1.2          relating to economic development; appropriating money for a grant to Minnesota
1.3          Sports and Events.
1.4          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5          Section 1. MINNESOTA SPORTS AND EVENTS; APPROPRIATION.
1.6        $....... in fiscal year 2025 is appropriated from the general fund to the director of Explore
1.7          Minnesota Tourism for a grant to Minnesota Sports and Events. Of this amount, $6,000,000
1.8          is for costs related to the World Junior Hockey Championships, which will occur in
1.9          Minnesota in December of 2025 and January of 2026. This appropriation is available until
1.10       June 30, 2029. The base amount in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 is $....... each year.

Author
Sarto Omer

Essay

Bill HF3934
My bill HF3934 is a bill that seeks to focus on funding Minnesota's sports and events. It will give $6 million to help Minnesota host the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships. The money will go towards things like setting up the venues, security, and staffing. It will also go towards making sure the event runs safely. The bill aims to bring visitors which will bring money, create jobs, and it will also support local businesses. This essay will explain how this bill will benefit Minnesota.
The $6 million grant for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Tournament will cover costs like setting up venues, hiring staff, and ensuring everyone's safety at the event. Beyond just covering the event costs, this funding is important because it will create jobs, attract visitors, and bring more tourists to the state. It will also help support local businesses like hotels and restaurants. This funding will not only help the event succeed but it will boost Minnesota's economy in the long run and show that Minnesota can host major international events.
The funding will improve Minnesota’s public services for the World Junior Hockey Tournament and future events. The $6 million funding in HF3934 is a smart investment for Minnesota because it will be used for things like transportation, security, and public services. It will also be used for helping the event run smoothly and leaving long-term benefits, like better roads and services. Hosting the Tournament will bring in thousands of visitors and increase spending in local businesses and boost tourism, which will help Minnesota's economy.
Hosting the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships will have a strong cultural impact on Minnesota and highlight its rich hockey culture. It will also showcase Minnesota's commitment to hockey. The event will attract fans from all around the world and the exposure from this event

will show how much Minnesota loves hockey. it could potentially inspire more kids to play and It will also attract international attention to show that Minnesota is a key player in the world of sports.
The 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship has a lot of challenges that goes with the HF3934 funding. Preparing for a major event like that requires improving venues, updating transportation, and making sure safety is a top priority. It also includes hiring and training the staff that will be there and that will be difficult without the extra funding. It needs the extra funding for the staff but also for the unexpected expenses that might occur. The funding from the bill HF3934 will manage these problems and make sure the event is a success.
In conclusion, The $6 million funding for the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championships will help Minnesota's economy, create jobs, and improve public services. It will also highlight the state's love for hockey and attract visitors and boost tourism. This investment will help Minnesota’s economy grow and make it a more well-known location for major events.
References
Minnesota House of Representatives. (January 11, 2024). Legislation to support 2026 World
Junior Hockey Championship advances. https://www.house.mn.gov/sessiondaily/Story/18135
KSTP News. (March 13 2024). Capitol Wrap: World Junior Hockey tournament funding, public health insurance option. https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/capitol-wrap-world-junior-hockey-tournament-funding-publi c-health-insurance-option/

Title	Audience	Status	Created Sort ascending
Vote in Ways and Means Committee on HF3934	Ways and Means Committee	Closed	12/06/2024 - 10:11am