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MN HF2680

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rob Ecklund

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • $500,000 appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2017 to the commissioner of veterans affairs for a grant to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's Veterans C.O.R.E. program
  • Grant funds mental health services specifically for veterans
  • One-time appropriation that becomes effective July 1, 2016
  • Commissioner of veterans affairs must report by September 1, 2017 on the number of veterans served, hours and types of services provided, and effectiveness based on voluntary veteran input
  • Report must also identify unmet mental health needs among veterans and provide a detailed plan to address those needs

Legislative Description

Veteran mental health services funding provided, and money appropriated.

Last Action

Authors added Sundin, Newton, and Anzelc.

3/31/2016

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance3/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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