This bill (S.F. No. 1782) proposes an appropriation of $25,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from Minnesota’s general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs. The funds will be granted to Fishing with Vets, a nonprofit organization, to organize and conduct guided fishing trips for veterans throughout Minnesota.

The bill also requires annual reporting: By January 15 each year, the commissioner of veterans affairs must submit a report to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees overseeing veterans' issues. The report must detail how the grant money was used, including any portion allocated for administration. Additionally, the report must be filed with the Legislative Reference Library.

Fishing with Vets must agree to provide any necessary information to the commissioner of veterans affairs to complete the required report as a condition of receiving the grant.