SF489 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
State veterans cemetery burial fee removal for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans
Related bill: HF840
AI Generated Summary
This legislative bill proposes to eliminate burial fees at state veterans' cemeteries for the spouses and dependents of eligible veterans in Minnesota. It involves changes to specific sections of the Minnesota Statutes to ensure that funds from the Minnesota Support Our Troops account can be used to cover these burial costs without charging families. The bill also defines what types of organizations can receive grants to assist veterans and their families. Furthermore, the bill provides the commissioner of veterans affairs the authority to waive or reduce burial fees for individuals who are indigently deemed eligible, while maintaining that no burial fees should be charged for service members who die on active duty or for veterans who meet specified criteria.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
| March 09, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"summary": "The bill references the issuance of Gold Star license plates under section 168.1253.",
"modified": [
"Transfers to the driver and vehicle services operating account for Gold Star license plates."
]
},
"citation": "168.1253",
"subdivision": ""
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Commissioner may waive or reduce burial fee for indigent eligible person.",
"Development of policy, standards, and application form for fee waiver or reduction."
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"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill amendment impacts the burial fee policy for veterans' dependents under section 197.236, subdivision 9.",
"modified": [
"Fee schedule establishment for interment adjusted periodically.",
"Clarified no fee for certain service members or veterans per subdivision 8."
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"citation": "197.236",
"subdivision": "subdivision 9"
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]