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Minnesota House of Representatives

Veterans and Military Affairs Division

2025-2026 Regular Session

Meets: Wednesday, 8:15 a.m. in Capitol G23
Committee Co-Chair: Rep. Matt Bliss 02B
Committee Co-Chair: Rep. Jay Xiong 67B
Committee Co-Vice Chair: Rep. Bjorn Olson 22A
Committee Co-Vice Chair: Rep. Kari Rehrauer 35B

Staff

GOP Committee Administrator: John Hultquist , John.Hultquist@house.mn.gov
DFL Committee Administrator: Matt Baumann, Matt.Baumann@house.mn.gov
GOP Committee Legislative Assistant: Jacob Alm, Jacob.Alm@house.mn.gov
DFL Committee Legislative Assistant: Bonnsy Vue, Bonnsy.Vue@house.mn.gov

Committee Documents

Meeting Minutes

Upcoming Meetings

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Chair: Rep. Matt Bliss
Location: Capitol G23
Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Minutes

4. HF 3540 (Bliss) Protection for Veterans provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act

5. HF 3522 (Duran) Commissioner of Veterans affairs allowed to close Veterans homes under certain circumstances

6. HF 3544 (Repinski) Certain Veterans or former members of the armed forces who have forfeited federal benefits made ineligible for state-funded benefits, services, or programs; and environmental hazards information and assistance program for Veterans discontinued

7. Commanders Task Force presentation

8. Adjourn

Bills:
  • HF3540 (Bliss) - Protection for veterans provided in the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
  • HF3522 (Duran, Jr.) - Commissioner of veterans affairs allowed to close veterans homes under certain circumstances.
  • HF3544 (Repinski) - Certain veterans or former members of the armed forces who have forfeited federal benefits made ineligible for state-funded benefits, services, or programs; and environmental hazards information and assistance program for veterans discontinued.
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