SF3302
University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum providing free access to a guest of a disabled veteran request provision
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
AI Generated Summary
Purpose of the Bill
The bill aims to support disabled veterans by granting additional benefits in the form of free access to cultural and natural resources, specifically at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Main Provisions
- The bill mandates the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to allow disabled veterans and one guest unlimited free access to its facilities.
- A disabled veteran is defined, for the purposes of this bill, as a person who has a permanent service-connected disability verified by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or the state commissioner of veteran affairs.
- To qualify, a veteran must present a photo identification card that clearly indicates the term "service-connected," verifying their status.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 137.375 specifically extends free access benefits to include one guest of the disabled veteran, which may not have been clearly stipulated before.
Relevant Terms
- Disabled veteran
- Service-connected disability
- University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- Free access
- Veteran identification card
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 07, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| April 07, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Agriculture, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development | |
| Senate | Action | See |
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee