MN HF684

Appropriates $1,500,000 from bond proceeds to the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission for grants to local government units for installing, renovating, or replacing heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in existing indoor ice arenas.

Restricts eligible arenas to those whose ice resurfacing and ice edging equipment are not powered by electricity, with focus on improving indoor air quality by reducing carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide concentrations.

Authorizes electronic air monitoring devices to automatically activate ventilation systems when pollutant concentrations reach predetermined levels.

Increases the maximum rehabilitation or renovation grant from $100,000 to $200,000 and prioritizes grants for indoor air quality improvements, including upgraded heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.

Directs the commissioner of management and budget to sell and issue state bonds up to $1,500,000 to provide the appropriated funds.