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MN HF1295
Bill
Status
3/5/2009
Primary Sponsor
Bernie Lieder
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AI Summary
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Minnesota residents who formerly lived in Vietnam or Laos and significantly aided U.S. armed forces during the Vietnam War (December 22, 1961 to April 30, 1975) are eligible for state veterans benefits.
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Eligible benefits include those established and authorized exclusively for veterans under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197, excluding benefits funded in part or whole by federal sources.
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Commissioner of veterans affairs shall establish and implement a policy for reviewing applications and determining eligibility for benefits authorized by this section.
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"Veteran" is defined by reference to section 197.447 of Minnesota Statutes.
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Provision becomes effective July 1, 2009.
Legislative Description
Veterans benefits extended to allied soldiers from Vietnam and Laos who assisted the United States armed forces during the Vietnam War.
Last Action
House: Author added Abeler
3/18/2009