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HF 3471

Stillwater Veterans Memorial grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josiah Hill

Provides targeted state funding via a grant program to establish or enhance the Stillwater Veterans Memorial, with eligibility, administration, and oversight details.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Veterans and Military Affairs Division
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Bill Summary · HF 3471

Summary of HF 3471 (2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Stillwater Veterans Memorial grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

Primary purpose

To provide targeted funding for the Stillwater Veterans Memorial and make appropriations to support the project. The bill designates financial support to establish or enhance a veterans memorial in Stillwater, Minnesota, and outlines how the funds are to be allocated and administered.

Key provisions and changes

  • Funding authorization and appropriation

    • Establishes or confirms a grant program or line-item funding specifically for the Stillwater Veterans Memorial.
    • Determines the total dollar amount to be appropriated for the project (exact figure not stated in the summary text provided; the bill would specify the appropriation amount and any related state funds or matching requirements).

  • Grant administration and eligibility

    • Specifies eligible applicants and/or eligible uses of the funds (e.g., construction, design, incentives, maintenance, or related memorial activities).
    • Outlines application, review, and approval processes for the grant funds.
    • May include matching requirements, project timelines, and reporting or accountability standards.

  • Project scope and usage

    • Provides parameters for the memorial project, such as location, design standards, honoring veterans, and alignment with state and local historical or cultural objectives.
    • May address long-term stewardship, maintenance funding, and ownership or stewardship responsibilities.

  • Administration and oversight

    • Identifies the state agency or authority responsible for administering the funds (likely a Minnesota state agency related to veterans affairs, economic development, or a designated grants office).
    • Establishes reporting requirements, milestones, and oversight to ensure compliance with grant terms.

Who is affected

  • Stillwater community and veterans organizations
    • Beneficiaries of grant funding and any related project activities for the Stillwater Veterans Memorial.
  • Eligible applicants
    • Local governments, veterans organizations, schools, non-profits, or other entities as defined by the bill for grant eligibility (based on typical MN comportment for memorial grants).
  • State government
    • The state agency designated to administer the appropriation and monitor project progress, including financial reporting and compliance.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • ** introduction and first reading**
    • Bill introduced and assigned to the Veterans and Military Affairs Division for review (as of 2026-02-19).
  • Schedule and approvals
    • As a 2025-2026 session bill, it would follow the legislative process: committee hearings, potential amendments, floor votes in both chambers, and eventual signature or veto by the governor.
    • Timelines for grant award decisions, disbursement, and project milestones would be included in the bill or corresponding administrative rules.

Notes and considerations

  • The summary provided reflects the bill’s stated title and action history. Specific dollar amounts, eligibility criteria, grant terms, and administrative details would be defined within the bill text. If you have access to the full bill language, I can extract and enumerate precise figures and requirements.

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

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