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SF870 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Army Commendation Medal recipients special license plate establishment

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The bill proposes creating a new special license plate for recipients of the Army Commendation Medal in Minnesota. It is an amendment to existing legislation that already provides for special license plates for various veteran groups. This includes plates for Vietnam War veterans, Pearl Harbor survivors, and recipients of other significant military honors such as the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. Each special plate will carry a unique inscription and possibly an emblem related to the specific service or honor recognized. The bill details the requirements and eligibility for these plates, outlining how veterans can qualify and what proof they need to provide. The design and distribution of these plates are to be managed by the commissioners of veterans affairs and public safety.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 02, 2025HouseFloorActionReferred toTransportation
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toTransportation

Citations

 
[
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "A new subsection for recipients of the Army Commendation Medal adding relevant inscriptions and emblems."
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This bill amends the design requirements for veterans' special license plates under section 168.123, subdivision 2.",
      "modified": [
        "Updates to existing descriptions for medal-themed license plates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "168.123",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 2"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section defines federally funded state active service under United States Code title 32, related to National Guard or military reserves.",
      "modified": [
        "Clarification on eligibility for Global War on Terrorism Service Medal license plates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "190.05",
    "subdivision": "subdivision 5b"
  },
  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        ""
      ],
      "removed": [
        ""
      ],
      "summary": "This section relates to veterans' qualifications under Minnesota law.",
      "modified": [
        "General reference for clarification in eligibility criteria for certain military medals and associated license plates."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "197.447",
    "subdivision": ""
  }
]

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