SF1576 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Hmong veterans of the Secret War in Laos oral histories preservation appropriation
Related bill: HF1640
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Senate File No. 1576 is a bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate that aims to appropriate funds for preserving the oral histories of Hmong veterans who served in the U.S.-backed Secret War in Laos. The bill allocates $150,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $150,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration. The funds will be granted to Special Guerrilla Units Veterans and Families of USA Inc. to collect, document, archive, and preserve these veterans' oral histories. Additionally, the bill supports the creation of educational resources and programming to inform the public and future generations about the history, legacy, and cultural heritage of the Hmong community in Minnesota.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
February 19, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Environment, Climate, and Legacy |
February 23, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added | |
February 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |