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SF388 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

State veterans cemetery burial fee removal for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans

Related bill: HF1184

AI Generated Summary

The legislative bill SF No 388 introduced in the Minnesota Senate aims to support veterans and their families by eliminating the burial fees at state veterans cemeteries for the spouses and dependent children of eligible veterans. Additionally, the bill amends certain statutes to authorize the use of funds for various veterans-related services and programs, including grants to veterans service organizations, outreach for underserved veterans, and aid for families. The bill also specifies that funds will be allocated to cover the costs of burials wherein fees are waived. This measure will ensure that the burial expenses for the families of veterans who might not afford them are supported by the state, demonstrating a commitment to honor those who served the country and their families.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development
January 20, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Transfers to driver and vehicle services for Gold Star license plates.",
        "Grants to an eligible foundation for veteran support."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill amends the uses of funds appropriated to the Department of Veterans Affairs under section 190.19, subdivision 2a.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on purposes of supporting and improving the lives of veterans and their families."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "190.19",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2a"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Policy for waiver or reduction of burial fees for indigent eligible persons."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill removes burial fees for certain eligible dependents under section 197.236, subdivision 9.",
      "modified": [
        "Fee schedule adjustments for interment of eligible spouses and dependent children."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.236",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 9"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "References the definition of eligible veterans under United States Code title 38, section 101.",
      "modified": []
    },
    "citation": "38 U.S.C. 101",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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