This bill appropriates $150,000 from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026 to support a joint commemoration program marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War and the Southeast Asian Conflict. The funds will be allocated to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center, as outlined in previous legislation (Laws 2024, chapter 106, article 4, section 2, subdivision 5, paragraph (k)).

The bill emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring the contributions and experiences of those affected by the Vietnam War and the Secret War in Laos. This appropriation aims to facilitate educational and commemorative activities that foster understanding and remembrance of these historical events within the community.