SF 3410

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to veterans; authorizing the placement of a plaque on the Capitol grounds
honoring the nation's war dogs and their handlers.

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

Section 1. new text begin PLAQUE HONORING MILITARY WAR DOGS AND THEIR
HANDLERS.
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new text begin A memorial plaque may be placed in the court of honor on the Capitol grounds to
recognize the valiant service to our nation by the thousands of brave military war dogs and
their handlers who served honorably as members of the United States armed forces during
all of our nation's wars and during peacetime. The plaque must be furnished by a person
or organization other than the Department of Veterans Affairs and must be approved by the
commissioner of veterans affairs and the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board.
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Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
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