SF 3281

1st Engrossment - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to the military; establishing a policy statement supportive of military
service; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 190.

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

Section 1.

new text begin [190.001] POLICY STATEMENT.
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new text begin In recognition of the necessity of maintaining a strong military force for the
protection and survival of this state and nation and of free and democratic allied societies
throughout the world, and of the numerous and varied sacrifices required of military
personnel and their families both in peacetime and war, and of the exemplary character,
courage, leadership, and training of United States Armed Forces personnel of all
generations, it is the policy of the state of Minnesota to meet the physical and mental health
needs of returning veterans, and promulgate, implement, and maintain laws, policies,
rules, and procedures, insofar as is practicable and beneficial to the people of this state and
within available resources as may exist at any time, that encourage, recognize, and reward
honorable military service to this state and nation, whether in regular active service or in
the National Guard or other Reserve component service, during both peacetime and war.
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