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MN HF4334
Bill
Status
4/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bjorn Olson
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AI Summary
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Expands veteran's preference in state employment to include active military service members expected to be discharged under honorable conditions within 120 days, and requires top five recently separated veterans to receive interviews for state positions.
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Prohibits veterans and former service members who forfeit federal benefits under United States Code title 38, chapter 61 from receiving state-funded benefits, services, or programs related to veterans affairs.
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Clarifies that veterans home administrators must have a current Minnesota nursing home administrator's license and serve at the pleasure of the commissioner, removing language about reporting structure.
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Increases the number of new state veterans cemeteries to be planned from three to four, adding a fourth cemetery in addition to those in northeastern, northwestern, and southeastern Minnesota, with priority consideration given to Fillmore County land for the southeastern location.
Legislative Description
Veterans; veteran's preference provisions modified, state benefits prohibited when veterans and former service members forfeit federal benefits, veterans home administrators oversight modified, and new state veterans cemetery planning required.
Last Action
Referred to State and Local Government and Veterans
4/8/2024