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MN HF671

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2009

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Sterner

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the residency requirement for veterans with total and permanent service-connected disabilities to obtain a complimentary state park pass in Minnesota.

  • Commissioner shall issue an annual park permit for no charge to any veteran with a total and permanent service-connected disability as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Veterans must present a copy of their Department of Veterans Affairs determination letter each year to a park attendant or commissioner's designee to obtain the permit.

  • Defines "veteran" by reference to Minnesota Statutes section 197.447.

  • Effective July 1, 2009, for state park permits issued on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Residency requirements eliminated for veterans obtaining complimentary state park passes.

Last Action

House: Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Finance

3/23/2009

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Policy Finance3/23/2009
Veterans Affairs2/10/2009

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