Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide financial support for veterans through a grant to an organization that assists them with emergency needs.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $50,000 for the fiscal year 2026 and $50,000 for the fiscal year 2027 from Minnesota's general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs.
• These funds are earmarked for a grant to the organization "Every Third Saturday," which will use the money to offer emergency assistance to veterans.
• This funding is a one-time appropriation, meaning it is not intended to be a recurring annual allocation.

Reporting Requirements

• "Every Third Saturday" must submit reports to the commissioner of veterans affairs, as well as to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative committees responsible for veterans affairs policy and finance.
• The reports are due by September 1, 2026, and September 1, 2027.
• Each report must detail how the grant funds were used and provide information on the number of veterans who benefitted from the program.

Significant Changes

• This bill creates a new one-time funding mechanism to support the work of "Every Third Saturday" in providing emergency assistance to veterans.
• It establishes specific reporting guidelines to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of public funds.

Relevant Terms

veterans affairs, grant, emergency assistance, appropriation, funding, fiscal year, general fund, reporting requirements, transparency, accountability.