MN SF3998

Establishes the Melissa and Mark Hortman Memorial State Park in Ramsey County, St. Paul, with boundaries encompassing the Capitol area, effective July 1, 2027

No state park permit required and no entry fee may be charged for the park

Commissioner of Natural Resources administers state land within the park; Commissioner of Administration and Minnesota Historical Society retain authority over existing state buildings

Commissioner of Natural Resources may erect monuments, informational kiosks, and structures for interpretive, educational, or administrative purposes, and may manage the park for historic and cultural purposes

Requires a report by January 15, 2027 with implementation recommendations, including any necessary statutory changes; includes an appropriation (amount and fund not specified) for fiscal year 2027