Bill > HF2444

This bill establishes budgets for the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs, appropriating a total of $26,872,000 for Military Affairs in fiscal year 2026 and $125,804,000 for Veterans Affairs in the same year. The bill includes funding for various veterans programs such as state veterans cemeteries, veterans service organizations, honor guards, suicide prevention, and homeless veteran support. It creates a new Advisory Task Force to establish criteria for recognizing veterans of secret guerilla units and irregular forces in Laos, potentially expanding veterans benefits to these individuals. The bill also requires the commissioner of administration to place a memorial plaque honoring Gold Star and Blue Star families on State Capitol grounds. Additionally, the legislation makes several technical amendments to existing statutes, including modifying definitions of veterans, updating eligibility requirements for educational assistance, and expanding access to veterans' benefits databases. The bill provides detailed funding allocations for specific programs like the Minnesota GI Bill, county veterans service offices, and various veteran support initiatives, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to supporting military veterans in Minnesota.

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2444&ssn=0&y=2025