HF 1276

Introduction - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006)

Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to drivers' licenses; authorizing placement
of disabled veteran status on drivers' licenses;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.07, by
adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 171.07, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 15. new text end

new text begin Disabled veteran status. new text end

new text begin (a) At the request of
a disabled veteran who presents evidence from the United States
Department of Veterans Affairs that is satisfactory to the
commissioner and shows the veteran has a 100 percent military
service-connected disability, the department shall issue, renew,
or reissue to the veteran a driver's license or Minnesota
identification card bearing a graphic or written indication that
the holder is a 100 percent disabled veteran.
new text end

new text begin (b) The commissioner of natural resources shall accept a
driver's license or identification card described in paragraph
(a) as proof of 100 percent disabled veteran status for purposes
of section 97A.441, subdivisions 5, 6, and 6a.
new text end