Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to update the pay and allowances for military service members when they are ordered into state active service by the governor. It aims to ensure that these personnel receive pay comparable to what they would earn in federal service, along with an additional stipend to address pension differences.

Main Provisions

• Pay and Allowances for Officers: Commissioned officers in state active service will receive a pay rate that matches or exceeds the rate for officers of similar rank and service length in the U.S. Armed Forces, with a guaranteed minimum of $130 per day.
• Pay and Allowances for Enlisted Personnel: Enlisted military personnel will receive pay and allowances matching those of enlisted personnel with the same grade and service length in the U.S. Armed Forces, or at least $130 per day, whichever is higher.
• Pension Offset Stipend: A new addition allows the adjutant general to authorize a five percent stipend on top of basic pay for service members ordered into state active service. This stipend addresses pension inequities compared to federal service and compensates for potential pension shortfalls.

Significant Changes

• The bill enhances financial compensation for Minnesota military forces serving under state orders. It introduces a minimum pay threshold and a new stipend to mitigate pension discrepancies, ensuring equitable financial treatment relative to federal service members.

Relevant Terms

• Military pay and allowances
• State active service
• Commissioned officers
• Enlisted persons
• Pension offset
• Stipend
• Basic pay