1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to military veterans; appropriating money for a grant for the Veterans' 
1.3 	Voices program.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. APPROPRIATION; VETERANS' VOICES PROGRAM.
 1.6 	$95,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2017 from the general fund to the commissioner 
1.7 	of veterans affairs for a grant to the Minnesota Humanities Center:
1.8 	(1) to expand education efforts around the Veterans' Voices program; and
1.9 	(2) to work with veterans to educate and engage the community regarding veterans' 
1.10 	contributions, knowledge, skills, and experiences through the Veterans' Voices program.