The bill appropriates $12,000,000 from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of administration for the predesign, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of capital improvements to the upper mall of the Minnesota State Capitol, in alignment with the Capitol Mall Design Framework update. This funding will support various enhancements, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), security measures, and landscaping improvements. Additionally, the commissioner of management and budget is authorized to sell and issue state bonds to provide the necessary funds, with the requirement that the appropriation must be fully encumbered by December 31, 2026, and contingent upon securing nonstate funds.

Furthermore, the bill establishes guidelines for the use of nonstate funds, which must be directed towards capital improvements consistent with the Capitol Mall Design Framework update, particularly focusing on enhancements to Cass Gilbert Memorial Park. A donor memorial will be created to honor contributors of nonstate funds for a minimum of 20 years. The bill also includes an appropriation of $1,000,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2025 to support promotion and fundraising efforts related to these capital improvements. Importantly, no funds can be expended until at least $12,000,000 in nonstate funds has been secured.