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Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy

SECOND MEETING

2023-2024 Regular Session - Monday, January 23, 2023

STATE OF MINNESOTA SECOND MEETING
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NINETY-THIRD SESSION

VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS FINANCE & POLICY COMMITTEE
MINUTES

Representative Newton, Chair of the Veterans and Military Affairs Finance & Policy Committee, called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM, on January 23, 2023 in Room 5 of the State Office Building.

The Committee Legislative Assistant noted the roll.

Members present:
Newton, Jerry, Chair
Elkins, Steve, Vice-Chair
Bliss, Matt Lead
Bennett, Peggy
Clardy, Mary Frances
Coulter, Nathan
Greenman, Emma
Hudella, Shane
Lislegard, Dave
Norris, Matt
Olson, Bjorn
Weins, Mark



A quorum was present.

Chair Newton moved that the minutes from January 9, 2023 be approved. THE MOTION PREVAILED.

Chair Newton moved that HF 122 (Edelson) be laid over for possible inclusion into an omnibus.

Rep. Edelson presented HF 122.

Author Testifiers:
? Patrick Rowen, Executive Director, Metro Meals On Wheels

Chair Newton renewed his motion that HF 122 (Edelson) be laid over for possible inclusion into an omnibus.

Rep. Lislegard moved that HF 311 be laid over for possible inclusion into an omnibus.


Rep. Lislegard presented HF 311.

Author Testifiers:
? Eric Mayranen, Board Chair, Veterans On The Lake
? Andy Berkenpas, General Manager, Veterans On The Lake
? Nate Burr, Disabled Veteran, Grant Program Participant

Rep. Lislegard renewed his motion that HF 311 be laid over for possible inclusion into an omnibus.

Presentations on Commanders Task Force and Veteran Service Organizations

Presenters:
? Trent Dilks, Commanders Task Force and Disabled American Veterans
? Jennifer Havlick, American Legion
? Sarah Riegle, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV)
? Greg Peterson, Minnesota Association County Veterans Service Officers (MACVSO)
? Marty Howes, President, MACVSO

The meeting was adjourned at 2:29 PM.













Rep. Jerry Newton, CHAIR




Robin Schmidt, Committee Legislative Assistant


More Info On This Meeting..
Bills Added:
  • HF311 (Lislegard) - Ely; Veterans on the Lake grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
  • HF122 (Edelson) - Metro Meals on Wheels funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
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01:47 - HF122 (Edelson) Metro Meals on Wheels funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
13:25 - HF311 (Lislegard) Ely; veterans on the Lake grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
39:39 - The Commanders’ Task Force and Veterans Service organizations presentations.
Runs 1 hour, 28 minutes.

HF 122 (Edelson) Metro Meals on Wheels funding provided, reports required, and money appropriated.
Testifiers:
Patrick Rowen, Executive Director Metro Meals on Wheels


HF 311 (Lislegard) Ely; veterans on the Lake grant funding provided, and money appropriated.
Testifiers:
Eric Mayranen, Board Chair, Veterans on the Lake
Andy Berkenpas, General Manager
Nate Burr, Disabled Veteran, Grant Program Participant


Presentations from The Commander's Task Force and Veterans Service Organizations
Trent Dilks, Commanders Task Force and Disabled American Veterans
Jennifer Havlick, American Legion
John Flores, American Veterans Association
Vicky Garrison, Minnesota Paralyzed Veterans
Neil Loidolt, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans
Greg Peterson, Minnesota Association County Veterans Service Officers




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