Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support veterans by allocating funds to a nonprofit organization called Every Third Saturday. The goal is to provide emergency assistance to veterans in need.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes a one-time financial grant of $50,000 for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. This money will come from Minnesota's general fund.

• Grant Utilization: Every Third Saturday, the recipient organization, is tasked with utilizing the funds to aid veterans, presumably in providing emergency services and support.

• Reporting Requirements: The organization is required to submit reports to the commissioner of veterans affairs and legislative committees overseeing veterans affairs. Reports are due by September 1, 2026, and September 1, 2027, and must detail:

  • How the grant money was spent.
  • The number of veterans who benefited from the program.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill does not propose changes to existing laws but introduces a new provision for funding and reporting related to veterans' emergency assistance through Every Third Saturday.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• Veterans affairs
• Emergency assistance
• Grant
• Every Third Saturday
• Reporting requirements