HF2682 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Bonuses for certain service members funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF616
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to provide financial support to certain service members by offering a monetary bonus. This bill is designed to acknowledge and reward veterans who meet specific service criteria but were previously ineligible for an existing bonus.
Main Provisions
- Appropriation of Funds: The bill allocates $6,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of veterans affairs.
- Eligibility for Bonus: A bonus of $1,200 is available to service members who did not receive a bonus under the existing Minnesota Statutes section 197.79. These individuals must have qualifying service records as confirmed by their official military discharge document, form DD214.
- Application Deadline: Eligible service members must provide necessary documentation to the commissioner of veterans affairs by December 31, 2028.
- Availability of Funds: The appropriated funds are available until June 20, 2029.
Significant Changes
- The bill creates an exception to existing eligibility requirements, allowing a new group of service members who were previously excluded to receive a bonus.
- It establishes a specific deadline by which eligible veterans must submit their documentation to qualify for the bonus.
Relevant Terms
- Appropriation
- Veterans Affairs
- Service Members
- Bonus
- Eligibility
- Form DD214
- Fiscal Year 2026
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Veterans and Military Affairs Division |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Eligibility for a new service bonus for those previously unqualified."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill references eligibility criteria for a bonus under section 197.79.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "197.79",
"subdivision": "subdivision 2"
}
]