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HF 1997

Fishing with Vets grant funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Spencer Igo and 6 co-sponsors

Provides grant funding to support veterans’ fishing-related activities, with reporting requirements and designated appropriations.

Author added Repinski
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Bill Summary · HF 1997

Summary of HF 1997 (Minnesota, 2025-2026 Session)

Purpose and Intent

HF 1997 proposes to provide grant funding to support fishing-related activities for veterans. The bill creates a program to assist veterans through financial support (grants), outlines reporting requirements to track the program’s outcomes, and authorizes appropriations to fund these activities.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Grant Funding for Veterans’ Fishing Activities

    • Establishes a grant program aimed at veterans to support fishing-related opportunities. The bill designates funds for this purpose and describes eligibility criteria (consisting of veterans who meet program terms) and the intended use of the grants (e.g., participation in fishing events, therapeutic or recreational fishing activities).

  • Reports and Accountability

    • Requires reporting related to the grant program. This includes likely annual or periodic reporting to a designated state authority (the precise reporting framework would be defined in the bill) to measure program outcomes, expenditures, and participant impact.

  • Appropriations

    • Specifies a dollar amount to be appropriated to fund the grant program. The bill designates these funds for distribution as grants and related administration. The exact appropriation level and any targeted funding periods (e.g., one-time vs. ongoing) would be specified in the enacted language.

  • Administration and Oversight

    • The bill references administration through a Veterans and Military Affairs framework, implying coordination with pertinent state agencies or divisions responsible for veteran services and outdoor recreation programs.

Who Is Affected

  • Veterans in Minnesota
    • Primary beneficiaries who would be eligible to receive grants funding fishing-related activities or programs.
  • Vendors, Organizations, and Programs Serving Veterans
    • Entities that organize fishing events, therapeutic programs, or recreational activities for veterans may receive funding to support their services.
  • State Agencies and Divisions
    • Agencies such as Veterans Services or related divisions would oversee administration, compliance, and reporting requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction and First Reading

    • Introduced and assigned to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division on March 6, 2025.

  • Author and Co-sponsor Involvement

    • The bill has multiple co-sponsors, indicating bipartisan or cross-ideological support:
    • Repinski (author)
    • Co-sponsors: Leon Lillie, Cal Warwas, Spencer Igo, Ripper Repinski, Roger Skraba, Kari Rehrauer, Pete Johnson

  • Next Steps in Process

    • After referral to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division, the bill would proceed through committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to the full House for consideration. If advanced, it would move to the Senate (subject to its own committee process and schedule).

Notes

  • The provided details indicate the core framework (grant program, reporting, and funding) but do not include the specific dollar amounts, eligibility criteria, reporting schedules, or administrative structure. The enacted bill would clarify these provisions, including the exact appropriation, eligibility rules (e.g., veteran status, residency, program participation limitations), reporting format, and duration of the grant program.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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