SF 4560
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/15/2026 09:15 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to veterans; establishing the Commanders Task Force; proposing coding
for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 197.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
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[197.581] COMMANDERS TASK FORCE.
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The Commanders Task Force is established to advise
the legislature, the governor, and the commissioner on matters pertaining to veterans and
veterans' families.
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The task force must consist of the elected leaders from the
following congressionally chartered veteran service organizations in Minnesota:
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(1) The American Legion;
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(2) American Veterans;
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(3) Disabled American Veterans;
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(4) Jewish War Veterans;
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(5) Marine Corps League;
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(6) Military Order of the Purple Heart;
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(7) Paralyzed Veterans of America; and
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(8) Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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(a) The task force shall adopt standing rules and order of business
for conducting regular meetings.
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(b) The task force shall annually elect a chair and a vice-chair from among current task
force members.
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The task force shall:
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(1) advise the commissioner, the legislature, and the governor on matters relating to
veterans, the families of veterans, and the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs; and
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(2) serve as a liaison between state government and the organizations that make up the
task force membership.
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Notwithstanding section 15.059, subdivision 6, members are
not entitled to compensation, per diem, reimbursement for child care expenses, or other
expense reimbursement from state funds.
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Notwithstanding section 15.059, subdivision 6, the task force shall
not expire.
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