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HF 2306

Lake County; grant funding provided to plan a veterans memorial park, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roger Skraba and 1 co-sponsor

HF 2306 provides state funding to Lake County to plan a veterans memorial park, covering site planning, design concepts, public input, and cost estimates.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Division
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Bill Summary · HF 2306

Summary of HF 2306 (Minnesota 2025-2026)

Purpose and Intent

HF 2306 authorizes state-level support for Lake County to plan a veterans memorial park. The bill provides grant funding aimed at planning activities (such as site selection, design concepts, and feasibility studies) related to establishing a memorial park honoring veterans.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Grant Funding Authorization: The bill appropriates specific funding to Lake County to conduct planning work for a veterans memorial park.

    • The exact dollar amount is not provided in the summary you provided; the bill would specify the grant size and any conditions tied to use of funds.

  • Use of Funds: Funds are designated for planning activities, which may include but are not limited to:

    • Site assessment and selection
    • Master planning and layout design
    • Community engagement and public input processes
    • Preliminary cost estimates and budgeting for future construction
    • Coordination with veterans organizations and local authorities

  • Designated Jurisdiction: Lake County, Minnesota, is the recipient of the grant funds and responsible for administering the planning activities in accordance with state requirements.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Lake County: Receives and administers the grant, overseeing the planning process for a veterans memorial park.
  • Veterans Community and Local Stakeholders: Beneficiaries of the planning process through opportunities for input, and ultimately the potential realization of a memorial park.
  • State of Minnesota: Provides the grant funding and sets any applicable state conditions, reporting requirements, or compliance standards tied to the allocation.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced and Referred: The bill was introduced on March 13, 2025, and referred to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division for consideration.
  • Sponsor Information: Primary and co-sponsors include Natalie Zeleznikar and Roger Skraba, indicating bipartisan local sponsorship.

Note: The provided summary does not include the exact appropriation amount, funding duration, reporting obligations, or eligibility criteria beyond the general purpose. Reading the full text of HF 2306 would clarify:
- The precise grant amount and any matching fund requirements
- Eligible expenditures and disbursement schedule
- Required reporting to the legislature (e.g., milestones, cost estimates, public input summaries)
- Any sunset or expiration provisions for the grant
- Conditions for eventual transition from planning to construction funding (if applicable)

Potential Impact

  • Enables Lake County to advance a veterans memorial park project through formal planning and community engagement.
  • Establishes a pathway for commemorating military service members at the local level, potentially supporting tourism, public spaces for reflection, and veteran-related services.
  • Creates a precedent for targeted local planning grants to memorial projects if funds are limited or competitive.

If you’d like, I can synthesize this summary further once you provide the bill’s full text or the specific appropriation amounts and conditions.

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

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