Omnibus Veterans policy and appropriations

Related bill: HF2444

Bill text versions

• Introduction PDF file
• 1st Engrossment PDF file
• 2nd Engrossment PDF file
• 2nd Engrossment PDF file
• 2nd Engrossment PDF file
• 3rd Engrossment PDF file
• 1st Unofficial Engrossment PDF file
• 2nd Unofficial Engrossment PDF file

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[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Updated access provisions for the Veterans Stable Housing Initiative."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "The bill modifies access to veteran program information under section 13.461 subdivision 27.",
      "modified": [
        "Verification of eligibility for veteran programs through section 197.065."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "13.461",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 27"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows increased total bonded indebtedness up to $45,000,000."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This section amends the powers of the State Armory Building Commission under 193.143.",
      "modified": [
        "Collaboration with federal and local funds for armory purposes."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "193.143",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Informed consent requirement for accessing MAXIS database."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments to database access for verifying veterans' program eligibility.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "197.065",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Eligibility for state veterans cemeteries under 197.236 subdivision 8.",
      "modified": [
        "Specifies eligible persons for burial based on federal code."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.236",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 8"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Provision to waive burial fees for indigent persons."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Updated burial fees and eligibility waivers under 197.236 subdivision 9.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarified conditions under which burial fees can be waived or reduced."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.236",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Amendments related to honor guards at veteran funerals under 197.231.",
      "modified": [
        "Funding provisions for honor guards."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.231",
    "subdivision": ""
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Additional roles for technical assistance coordinators."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Grants for county veteran service offices updated under 197.608 subdivision 6.",
      "modified": [
        "Grant amounts based on county veteran population."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.608",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 6"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Eligibility criteria for educational assistance for veterans as defined in 197.791 subdivision 4.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarity on educational benefits and residency requirements."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.791",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 4"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Definitions related to higher education benefits for veterans in 197.75 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Eligibility definitions for spouse and children of veterans."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.75",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "Duties of county veterans service officers as described in 197.603 subdivision 1.",
      "modified": [
        "Provision for veterans to seek assistance outside their county of residence."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.603",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 1"
  }
]

Sponsors

• Jim Carlson (DFL)
• Nicole Mitchell (DFL)
• Rep. Jay Xiong (DFL)
• Aric Putnam (DFL)
• Rep. Matt Bliss (R)