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Veterans and Military Affairs Division

2025-2026 Regular Session

Meets: Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. in Capitol G23
Committee Chair: Rep. Matt Bliss (02B)

Staff

Committee Administrator: John Hultquist 651-296-5508
Committee Legislative Assistant: Alli Winter 651-296-5336

Committee Documents

Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Meetings

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Chair: Rep. Matt Bliss
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

3. HF 1778 (Johnson, W.) Reports on grants issued by the commissioner of veterans affairs required.

4. HF 1225 (Skraba) All-terrain vehicle registration fee eliminated for veterans with a total service-connected disability.

5. HF 1997 (Warwas) Fishing with Vets grant funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.

6. HF 840 (Bliss) State veterans cemetery burial fee removed for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans.

7. Adjourn

Removed from the agenda: HF 1845 (Cha) Veterans definition expanded to include units operating from Laos and or naturalized under the federal Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act.

Testimony: Written testimony or requests to testify in person are due via e-mail to Committee Administrator john.hultquist@house.mn.gov no less than 24 hours prior to the start of the committee hearing. In-person testimony may be limited due to committee time constraints. Committee documents will be posted in advance of the hearing.

Bills:
  • HF1778 (Johnson) - Reports on grants issued by the commissioner of veterans affairs required.
  • HF1225 (Skraba) - All-terrain vehicle registration fee eliminated for veterans with a total service-connected disability.
  • HF1997 (Warwas) - Fishing with Vets grant funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
  • HF840 (Bliss) - State veterans cemetery burial fee removed for spouses and dependents of eligible veterans.
Bills Removed:
  • HF1845 (Cha) - Veterans definition expanded to include units operating from Laos and or naturalized under the federal Hmong Veterans' Naturalization Act.