Eagan; woman veterans memorial funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Huot and 2 co-sponsors

HF 4827 designates and funds a woman veterans memorial in Eagan, with state appropriations for planning, construction, and maintenance overseen by a governing body and subject to r

Author added Xiong

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Purpose and intent

HF 4827 authorizes funding for a memorial dedicated to woman veterans in Eagan, Minnesota. The bill provides for state financial support to create, maintain, or support a woman veterans memorial, with appropriation authority to be used for eligible purposes related to planning, construction, or ongoing operation and maintenance.

Key provisions and changes

Memorial designation and funding: The bill designates the establishment or enhancement of a woman veterans memorial in the city of Eagan and dedicates state resources to support this effort.

Appropriation authority: The bill includes a specific appropriation to fund the memorial project. The exact dollar amount, fiscal year timing, and authorized uses of the funds (e.g., planning, design, construction, dedication ceremony, and/or ongoing maintenance) are defined within the bill. If the text specifies multiple phases, it may outline funding in stages (e.g., design, construction, and maintenance) and any matching or local funding requirements.

Administration and oversight: The bill may establish or reference a governing body or oversight mechanism (such as a state department or a joint city-state planning committee) to administer the appropriation and ensure compliance with grant/award requirements, procurement rules, and reporting.

Compliance and reporting: Provisions likely require reporting on the use of funds, project milestones, and final accountability to the legislature or a designated state agency.

Who would be affected

City of Eagan: As the locality hosting the memorial project, the city would administer and benefit from the state-provided funding, subject to applicable state guidelines and reporting.

Woman veterans and the public: The memorial would serve as a public recognition of women veterans and provide a site for education, remembrance, and community events.

State agencies and authorities: Depending on who administers the funds (e.g., a state department or the Veterans’ Services division), these agencies would oversee project funding, contracting, and reporting.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and first reading: The bill was introduced and referred to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division (April 7, 2026).

Author and sponsors: Additional author added (Rep. Xiong) on April 9, 2026; co-sponsors include Rep. John Huot, Rep. Bianca Virnig, and Rep. Liz Reyer.

Next steps: If advanced, the bill would move through committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor votes. The timeline for appropriation and project start would depend on the enacted language, fiscal year funding cycles, and any required match or local contribution.

Notes

The content above reflects the bill’s stated intent as of its introduction and the action history provided. The exact dollar amounts, terms of appropriation (one-time vs. multi-year), and any matching requirements would be specified in the bill’s text and any amendment adopted during committee process.

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