HF193

HF193 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Commissioner of veterans affairs required to provide grave markers for veterans, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF866

AI Generated Summary

This legislative bill in Minnesota mandates that the state's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs must provide grave markers for veterans if requested by a county veterans service officer or any veterans organization. The bill amends a previous law by changing the commissioner's authority from optional to obligatory, given there are enough funds. Additionally, the bill allocates specific funds for this purpose for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, ensuring that these appropriations continue each year. This change aims to ensure that all veterans' graves within the state are appropriately marked as a sign of respect and remembrance.

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Veterans and Military Affairs Division
February 09, 2025	House	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading, referred to	Veterans and Military Affairs Division

Citations

[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Clarifies that the commissioner of veterans affairs shall provide markers within available funds."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the requirements for providing grave markers for veterans under section 197.23, subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Removes discretionary language, mandating action when requested by a county veterans service officer or veterans organization."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.23",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]