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MN HF2608

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/20/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jon Koznick

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Adds grants of up to $3,000 to disabled veterans to construct disability access improvements in or around their residences as an authorized use of Minnesota "Support Our Troops" account funds.

  • Maintains existing authorized uses of the account including grants to veteran service organizations, outreach to underserved veterans, services and programs for veterans and families, and Gold Star license plate transfers.

  • Defines "eligible foundation" as a tax-exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c) that is also a nonprofit corporation with articles of incorporation specifying veteran assistance or family enhancement as a purpose.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 190.19, subdivision 2a to add the new disability access improvement grant authority to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Legislative Description

Support Our Troops account grants for disability access home improvements provided.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance

4/20/2017

Committee Referrals

State Government Finance4/20/2017

Full Bill Text

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