even though the differences between the house and senate bills were major, the details were ironed out and approved on may 19, in a house–senate conference committee. the naming rights and land sale remained in the bill, as did a scaled down $25 per year student fee. the tax on sports memorabilia as well as the veterans memorial stadium name were voted out. the committee also voted to increase the state contribution to the project to compensate for the smaller student fees. the compromise bill was then approved by both the full house and senate on may 20, and was signed by governor tim pawlenty on may 24.