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HF1350 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Veterans service office grant program modified, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1452

AI Generated Summary

This bill modifies the Veterans Service Office Grant Program in Minnesota, increasing funding and expanding grant eligibility for counties and the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers.

Key provisions include: - Each county is eligible for an annual base grant of $7,500 for services such as veteran outreach, reintegration support, homelessness reduction, and operational enhancements. - Counties can receive additional annual grants based on veteran population size, ranging from $2,500 (for counties with 1,000-2,999 veterans) to $20,000 (for counties with 30,000 or more veterans). - The Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers is eligible for an annual grant increase from $100,000 to $160,000, to be used for administrative costs, training, accreditation, and reintegration services. - $60,000 is appropriated for both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to fund three technical assistance coordinator positions specializing in women veterans, veteran suicide prevention, and justice-involved veterans. - Any unspent funds from fiscal year 2026 will carry over into 2027.

This bill aims to enhance veteran support services and ensure counties have the necessary resources to assist veterans effectively.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toVeterans and Military Affairs Division
February 23, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toVeterans and Military Affairs Division
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Increases the annual grant amount for the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers from $100,000 to $160,000.",
        "Introduces a new structure for additional annual grants based on the county's veteran population."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the veterans service office grant program under section 197.608 subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies new uses for the grant, including training and support for technical assistance coordinators."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.608",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  }
]

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