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SF1959

Omnibus Veterans policy and appropriations
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)

Related bill: HF2444

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This bill, S.F. No. 1959, relates to state government funding and policy changes concerning military and veterans affairs in Minnesota. The bill contains two main articles:

Article 1: Military Affairs and Veterans Affairs Appropriations

  • Allocates the budget for the Department of Military Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
  • Department of Military Affairs receives $30,025,000 in 2026 and $33,478,000 in 2027 for training facilities, general support, enlistment incentives, and emergency services.
  • Department of Veterans Affairs receives $141,929,000 in 2026 and $146,700,000 in 2027, allocated for veterans programs, health care, and suicide prevention.
  • Provides funding for holistic health and fitness initiatives in the Minnesota Army National Guard.
  • Establishes a Veteran Community Health Navigator program in hospitals.
  • Requires reports on maximizing federal Medicare reimbursements.

Article 2: Statutory Changes

  • Prohibits unaccredited individuals from charging veterans for benefit services without federal accreditation.
  • Bars service providers from guaranteeing specific veteran benefits.
  • Imposes civil penalties (up to $1,000 per violation) for noncompliance, with funds deposited into the Support Our Troops account.
  • Directs the commissioner of administration to place a memorial plaque honoring Gold Star and Blue Star families at the Minnesota State Capitol.

This bill aims to strengthen veterans' access to services, increase oversight of benefit providers, and honor military families through a memorial initiative.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 27, 2025SenateActionIntroduction and first reading
February 27, 2025SenateActionReferred toAgriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development
March 27, 2025SenateActionAuthor added
April 03, 2025SenateActionAuthor added
April 07, 2025SenateActionComm report: To pass as amended and re-refer toFinance
April 10, 2025SenateActionComm report: To pass as amended
April 10, 2025SenateActionSecond reading
April 23, 2025SenateActionSpecial Order: Amended
April 23, 2025SenateActionThird reading Passed as amended
April 24, 2025HouseActionReceived from Senate
April 24, 2025HouseActionSenate file first reading, referred toWays and Means
April 25, 2025HouseActionCommittee report, to adopt as amended
April 25, 2025HouseActionSecond reading
April 28, 2025HouseActionHouse rule 1.21, placed on Calendar for the Day
April 29, 2025HouseActionAmended
April 29, 2025HouseActionThird reading as amended
April 29, 2025HouseActionBill was passed as amended
April 30, 2025SenateActionReturned from House with amendment
April 30, 2025SenateActionLaid on table
May 01, 2025HouseActionSenate refuses to concur, conference committee of 3 requested
May 01, 2025HouseActionSenate conferees
May 01, 2025HouseActionHouse accedes, conference committee of 4 to be appointed
May 01, 2025SenateActionTaken from table
May 01, 2025HouseActionHouse conferees
May 01, 2025SenateActionSenate not concur, conference committee of 3 requested
May 01, 2025SenateActionSenate conferees
May 05, 2025SenateActionHouse conferees
May 17, 2025HouseActionSenate adopted conference committee report, bill repassed
May 17, 2025HouseActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 17, 2025HouseActionHouse adopted conference committee report
May 17, 2025HouseActionThird reading as amended by Conference
May 17, 2025SenateActionConference committee report, delete everything
May 17, 2025HouseActionBill was repassed as amended by Conference
May 17, 2025SenateActionSenate adopted CC report and repassed bill
May 17, 2025SenateActionThird Reading Repassed
May 18, 2025SenateActionHouse adopted SCC report and repassed bill
HouseActionPresented to Governor
HouseActionGovernor approval
SenateActionPresentment date
HouseActionSecretary of State, Filed
HouseActionChapter number
SenateActionGovernor's action Approval
SenateActionSecretary of State
SenateActionEffective date

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