HF 347 expands Minnesota's individual income tax deduction for military retirement pay. The bill adds three specific provisions allowing taxpayers to subtract military retirement income from taxable income: (1) certain military pensions under federal law, (2) federal employee retirement pensions multiplied by military service ratio, and (3) civil service retirement pensions multiplied by military service ratio. It also prohibits taxpayers claiming another specific credit (section 290.0677) from using this deduction. The change applies to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, directly benefiting Minnesota residents receiving qualifying military retirement pay.
HF 2409 modifies Minnesota's state veterans cemetery eligibility rules to explicitly include honorably discharged National Guard members and reserve component service members alongside active-duty personnel and veterans. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 197.236 to expand the definition of eligible individuals under the burial program. It also appropriates unspecified funds from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to cover costs associated with this expanded eligibility. The change directly affects National Guard and reserve veterans who were previously excluded from the defined eligibility criteria under state law.
SF 1496 amends Minnesota law to make it a misdemeanor to falsely impersonate an active/reserve military member, veteran, or public official with the intent to obtain money, property, or other tangible benefits, or for political gain. The bill directly affects individuals who impersonate these roles to secure personal advantages or political influence. Key provisions criminalize such impersonation under specific intent criteria, adding to existing penalties for similar offenses. This change updates Minnesota Statutes section 609.475 to explicitly include "political gain" as a prohibited motive.
This bill appropriates $238,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $238,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the workforce development fund to support the Minnesota Helmets to Hardhats program. It directly provides funding to connect National Guard members, military reservists, active duty service members, and veterans with registered apprenticeships and career opportunities in the building and construction trades. The funds will cover program recruitment, selection, training, and employment services through a grant to Building Strong Communities. The program must operate without discrimination based on protected characteristics like race, gender, or veteran status.
This bill modifies Minnesota's eligibility rules for burial in state veterans cemeteries. It adds "honorably discharged members of the National Guard or a reserve component of the United States armed forces" to the list of qualifying individuals, alongside active-duty service members, eligible veterans, and their families (as defined in U.S. Code 38 U.S.C. § 101(2)). The change, found in Minnesota Statutes § 197.236, subd. 8, clarifies who qualifies for burial in state-run veterans cemeteries. The bill also appropriates unspecified funds for fiscal years 2026-2027 to support this program. It directly affects honorably discharged National Guard and reserve members seeking burial in Minnesota's state veterans cemeteries.
HF 833 creates a new special license plate design for Minnesota veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal. It amends Minnesota Statutes to add "ARMY OF OCCUPATION VET" as a plate inscription under existing veteran plate provisions. To qualify, veterans must provide certified discharge papers showing honorable service and receipt of the Army of Occupation Medal, and own eligible non-commercial vehicles. This bill specifically affects veterans with this medal, not all veterans, and adds a technical amendment to the existing plate system without changing fees or application requirements.
This bill establishes a pension offset stipend for Minnesota military service members called into state active duty. It requires the adjutant general to pay eligible service members a stipend equal to 5% of their basic pay during state service, compensating for pension inequities compared to similar federal service. The stipend applies specifically to members ordered into state active service under Governor authority, not to federal deployments. This change modifies Minnesota Statutes section 192.49, adding a new provision (subd. 2a) to address gaps in pension benefits for state-ordered service. It does not alter base pay rates ($130/day minimum or federal equivalent) but adds this targeted compensation.
This bill modifies Minnesota's individual income tax code to clarify that compensation for National Guard and reserve military service qualifies for a tax subtraction. It specifically defines "active service" to include state-activated duty (e.g., disaster response), federally funded service under Title 32, and Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program pay. The change directly affects Minnesota National Guard members, members of neighboring state National Guard units (North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin), and other U.S. military reservists performing qualifying service. The policy takes effect for tax years starting after December 31, 2024.
SF 668 amends Minnesota Statutes to clarify which National Guard and reserve military compensation qualifies for a state income tax subtraction. It specifically defines "active service" for tax purposes, including state active duty during disasters or under federal programs, and adds North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Wisconsin as qualifying neighboring states for certain service. This change directly affects Minnesota National Guard members, reserve military personnel, and those from qualifying neighboring states serving in active duty roles. The revised rules apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024. The bill makes the tax deduction rules more precise without altering the deduction amount itself.
SF 616 appropriates $6,000 for fiscal year 2026 to provide $1,200 bonuses to eligible Minnesota service members who did not receive prior bonuses under Minnesota Statutes §197.79 but have a DD214 confirming qualifying service. It directly affects veterans whose military service meets specific criteria outlined in state law, requiring them to submit documentation to the Veterans Affairs commissioner by December 31, 2028. The funds are available until June 20, 2029, and are intended to supplement existing bonus programs for qualifying service. This bill creates a new payment mechanism for veterans meeting defined service requirements, without altering existing eligibility rules.
