HF 145

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 01/22/2013 11:25am

A bill for an act
relating to veterans; appropriating money for a grant to the Minnesota Assistance
Council for Veterans for continued outreach to homeless veterans and those in
danger of homelessness in Minnesota.

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

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin $250,000 in fiscal year 2014 and $250,000 in fiscal year 2015 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs for a grant to the Minnesota
Assistance Council for Veterans to provide assistance throughout Minnesota to veterans
and their families who are homeless or in danger of homelessness, including assistance
with the following: (1) utilities; (2) employment; and (3) legal issues. The assistance
authorized under this section must be made according to guidelines established by the
commissioner. In order to avoid duplication of services, the commissioner must ensure
that this assistance is coordinated with all other available programs for veterans.
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