The bill appropriates $1,058,200 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to support capital improvements at the Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth. The funds are designated for the Lake Superior Center Authority to predesign, design, construct, and renovate various aspects of the aquarium. Key projects funded by this appropriation include the preservation or replacement of mechanical, electrical, and water treatment systems, upgrades to utility systems, life-safety improvements, and enhancements to the facility's exterior, including the building envelope, parking, and grounds. This is a one-time appropriation that will remain available until the project is either completed or abandoned, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 16A.642.

Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that it will take effect the day following its final enactment.