as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 03/11/2025 08:50am
A bill for an act
relating to veterans; appropriating money for mental health services and outdoor
activities for currently serving military personnel and veterans.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$250,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from the
general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs to provide a grant to Hometown Hero
Outdoors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Stillwater, Minnesota, to fund outdoor
recreational activities and mental health services for currently serving military personnel
and veterans to promote positive mental health and interactions with mental health service
professionals; to promote longevity and quality of life through outdoor activities and mental
health services, including public education; and to ensure the organization is able to continue
supporting persons who are currently serving or have served in the military.
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