SF866 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Grave markers for veterans provided by the commissioner of veterans affairs requirement provision and appropriation
Related bill: HF193
AI Generated Summary
Senate bill S.F. No. 866, introduced by Senators Miller, Anderson, Lang, and Putnam, proposes a legislative change that mandates the Minnesota Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to provide grave markers for deceased veterans. This bill aims to amend the existing law to ensure that every veteran buried in Minnesota can have a marked grave, if requested by county veterans service officers or veterans organizations. Additionally, the bill secures funding for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to support this initiative, making it an ongoing requirement. This ensures that veterans' graves are appropriately and permanently marked as a sign of respect and remembrance.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| February 02, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband and Rural Development |
| February 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development |
| March 02, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
[
{
"analysis": {
"added": [
"Clarification on the requirement for the commissioner to provide grave markers upon request within available funds."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "The bill amends provisions related to the authorization of providing grave markers for veterans under section 197.23, subdivision 1.",
"modified": [
"Changes the commissioner's ability to provide markers from discretionary to mandatory."
]
},
"citation": "197.23",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
}
]