1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to local government; increasing amount that counties may appropriate 
1.3 	for Memorial Day observances;amending Minnesota Statutes 2006, sections 
1.4 	375.34; 375.35.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 375.34, is amended to read:
1.7 	375.34 MEMORIAL DAY, APPROPRIATION FOR OBSERVANCE.
1.8 	The county board of each county may appropriate from the revenue fund of the 
1.9 	county not more than $2,000 $3,500 annually to aid in the observance of Memorial Day in 
1.10 	commemoration of the noble and valiant deeds of the nation's soldier dead.

1.11 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.

1.12 	Sec. 2. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 375.35, is amended to read:
1.13 	375.35 $100 $300 TO MILITARY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS FOR 
1.14 	MEMORIAL DAY.
1.15 	A county board may also appropriate annually not more than $100 $300 to each post 
1.16 	of a recognized military service persons' organization or society, holding charter from 
1.17 	Congress or incorporated in this state, organized and existing in the county, to defray 
1.18 	the expenses of Memorial Day exercises.

1.19 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.