MN SF3239

Amends Minnesota Statutes section 197.46 to clarify veterans' removal hearing procedures and protections for veterans in state employment.

Requires veterans to request a hearing in writing within 60 days of receiving notice of intent to discharge, with failure to do so constituting a waiver of all legal remedies for reinstatement.

Allows veterans to elect whether their hearing is held before a civil service board, merit authority, or a three-person panel, with specific procedures for appointing the three-person board if needed.

Establishes that governmental subdivisions bear all hearing costs except attorney fees for the veteran, and if the veteran prevails, the subdivision must pay reasonable attorney fees.

Expands removal protections to apply to all county, city, town, school district, and other political subdivision employees who are veterans separated under honorable conditions.