HF1997 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Fishing with Vets grant funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.

Related bill: SF1782

AI Generated Summary

The bill appropriates $25,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota's general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs for a grant to Fishing with Vets, a nonprofit organization. The funds will be used to organize and conduct guided fishing trips for veterans across Minnesota.

Additionally, the commissioner of veterans affairs is required to submit an annual report by January 15 to the legislative committees overseeing veterans' affairs. The report must detail the use of grant money, including administrative costs, and be filed with the Legislative Reference Library. Fishing with Vets is required to provide any necessary information to the commissioner for the report as a condition of receiving the grant.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toVeterans and Military Affairs Division
March 05, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toVeterans and Military Affairs Division
March 09, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthors added
March 11, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added