Veterans

in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 20, 2025

HF 982: Education benefit established for dependents of disabled veterans.

HF 982 creates a new education benefit in Minnesota for dependents of disabled veterans. It provides full tuition, mandatory fees, and book coverage (after subtracting other aid) for dependents of veterans with a 100% permanent disability, and 50% coverage for dependents of veterans with a 70%+ disability rating. The benefit applies to undergraduate programs at Minnesota state colleges, universities, or the University of Minnesota Board of Regents institutions. Eligible students must be enrolled at these institutions, and institutions apply for the benefit on their behalf through the Office of Higher Education.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides tuition/fee coverage for veterans' dependents at state colleges, expanding higher education access through direct funding.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransCreates new education benefits for dependents of disabled veterans, expanding tuition coverage and financial support for veterans' families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SF 772: Veterans with disability market value exclusion increase provision

This bill increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities. It raises the market value exclusion from $150,000 to $250,000 for veterans with a 70%+ disability rating, and from $300,000 to $500,000 for those with a 100% permanent disability. The exclusion applies to the veteran's homestead property (primary residence), and surviving spouses who qualify may also retain the benefit. To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge and a VA-certified disability rating, and must apply to their county assessor by December 31 each year. This change directly affects eligible veterans, their primary family caregivers, and surviving spouses who meet the criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exclusions for veterans with disabilities, reducing their tax burden and aligning with tax relief for lower-income groups per topic indicators.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill reduces property tax burden for veterans' primary residences, making homeownership more affordable for a specific group. This alignates with housing affordability goals, though targeted.80% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill increases property tax relief exclusions for disabled veterans (70%+ and 100% disability ratings), directly expanding financial benefits for veterans and surviving spouses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Minnesota · House Apr 10, 2025

HF 1516: Commissioner of veterans affairs funding provided for a grant to an organization to establish a Black veterans support program, and money appropriated.

HF 1516 appropriates $5 million from Minnesota's general fund for a one-time grant to an organization developing a support program specifically for Black veterans. The program must provide services including mental health care ($1.5M), job training ($1M), homeownership assistance ($700K), educational support ($500K), and administrative outreach ($1M). This bill directly affects Black veterans in Minnesota by creating targeted access to these specific support services through a state-funded grant. The commissioner of veterans affairs is required to award the grant to an eligible organization to operate the program. The funding is allocated for fiscal year 2026 only.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates $5M from state general fund to fund targeted veterans support services, directly advancing public spending on essential programs as per Budget & Taxes criteria.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $1.5M specifically for mental health care services within a veterans support program, directly funding healthcare access for Black veterans.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllocates $5M for Black veterans' mental health, job training, and housing services per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 10, 2025

HF 1286: Vehicle registration tax amended for disabled veterans.

HF 1286 amends Minnesota's vehicle registration tax to provide reduced rates for disabled veterans. It requires the tax on a disabled veteran's vehicle to be lowered to a percentage matching their U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating, with only one vehicle per veteran eligible for the reduction. The bill also mandates that the state treasury transfer funds from the general fund to the highway user tax fund each July to cover the tax reductions provided under this provision. This change directly affects disabled veterans who own vehicles in Minnesota and alters how vehicle registration tax proceeds are handled for this specific group.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for disabled veterans via reduced vehicle registration tax, requiring state fund transfers to cover costs.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransProvides tax reduction for disabled veterans matching VA disability rating, directly advancing financial benefits for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare

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in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 10, 2025

HF 299: Congressionally chartered veterans service organizations; classification rate removed and property tax exemption established for owned property.

HF 299 creates a property tax exemption for real estate owned and operated by congressionally chartered veterans service organizations in Minnesota. The bill removes a specific property tax classification rate for this property and establishes a direct exemption, meaning these organizations will no longer pay property taxes on qualifying owned properties. This exemption applies starting with the 2025 property tax assessment year, requiring organizations to file an application with their county assessor by August 1, 2025. The law directly affects eligible veterans service organizations by reducing their property tax burden on owned properties used for their operations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesGrants property tax exemption to veterans organizations, providing tax relief for qualifying entities under taxation policy.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves property taxes for veterans' service organizations, reducing operational costs to better serve veterans through expanded services and recognition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Housing

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SF 17: Market value exclusion increase for veterans with a disability

This bill increases property tax relief for Minnesota veterans with service-connected disabilities. It raises the market value exclusion for qualifying veterans' primary homes from $150,000 to $165,000 (for 70%+ disability) and from $300,000 to $330,000 (for total/permanent disability). To qualify, veterans must have an honorable discharge, a VA-certified disability rating of 70% or higher, and own the home as their primary residence. The bill also extends this tax benefit to surviving spouses and primary family caregivers under specific conditions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax exclusions for veterans with disabilities, providing direct tax relief. Aligns with support indicators by reducing tax burden for qualifying veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax relief for disabled veterans by raising exclusion limits, directly expanding financial benefits for qualifying veterans and their spouses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Apr 2, 2025

SF 3213: Fishing with Vets grant appropriation

SF 3213 appropriates $25,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $25,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to provide a grant to Fishing with Vets, a nonprofit organization. The grant will fund guided fishing trips for veterans across Minnesota. This bill directly provides financial support to a nonprofit to organize recreational activities specifically for veterans, using state funds from the designated heritage fund. The funding is earmarked for operational costs of the veteran fishing program.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $50k from state heritage fund for veteran recreational program, directly advancing budget allocation for public service through designated fiscal resources.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill appropriates $50k from state funds to fund veteran-specific recreational programs via nonprofit Fishing with Vets, directly advancing veteran services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Memorials & Recognition

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in committee · Minnesota · Senate Feb 24, 2025

SF 1776: Special license plate establishment for veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal

This bill would add a new special license plate design for Minnesota veterans who received the Army of Occupation Medal. It amends existing law to include this category under the state's veterans' plate program, requiring the commissioner of veterans affairs to design a corresponding emblem. Eligible veterans must already meet standard requirements (honorable discharge, vehicle ownership) and provide proof of receiving the Army of Occupation Medal. The plate would be issued alongside other existing veterans' plate designs like "WORLD WAR VET" or "KOREAN VET."

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAdds recognition license plate for veterans with Army of Occupation Medal, expanding veterans' plate program to honor specific service per legislative intent.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Memorials & Recognition Veteran Education

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in committee · Minnesota · House Feb 17, 2025

HF 1015: Social Security benefits for veterans and surviving spouses provided a full subtraction.

HF 1015 amends Minnesota tax law to allow veterans and surviving spouses of veterans to subtract their full Social Security benefits from taxable income, without the standard phaseout limits that apply to other taxpayers. This directly affects veterans and surviving spouses (as defined in Minnesota law) who receive Social Security benefits. The bill removes the usual income thresholds (like $100,000 for joint filers) that would otherwise reduce the subtraction amount for most taxpayers. The change takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides targeted tax relief by allowing full subtraction of Social Security benefits for veterans without phaseout limits, reducing their taxable income.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRemoves income phaseout limits for veterans' Social Security benefits, providing full tax subtraction directly expanding financial benefits for veterans and surviving spouses.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Veteran Benefits

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in committee · Minnesota · House Mar 3, 2025

HF 1778: Reports on grants issued by the commissioner of veterans affairs required.

HF 1778 requires Minnesota's Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to submit annual reports starting January 15, 2026, detailing grants provided to organizations serving veterans. The reports must include specific data for each recipient: grant purpose and amount, prior grants received, other state/federal funding, numbers of veterans and family members served, program completion rates, and charitable giving ratios. If grants served veterans outside Minnesota, the report must list those states and explain the rationale. This bill directly affects the Commissioner’s office and the organizations receiving veterans' grants by mandating transparent, standardized reporting to legislative committees.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransRequires annual transparency reports on veteran grants to track service impact, ensuring effective resource allocation and accountability for veteran programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Healthcare

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