HF4827

Purpose

This bill provides funding from the state to recognize and honor women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It creates a one-time grant to help design and build a memorial for women veterans in the city of Eagan, Minnesota. The memorial would celebrate the contributions of women veterans over the 250 years since the country’s founding.

Key Provisions

• Amount and source: Appropriates $20,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2027.
• Recipient and use: Provides a grant to the city of Eagan, administered by the commissioner of employment and economic development, to design and construct a memorial for women veterans.
• Scope: The memorial is intended to honor women who served honorably in the United States Armed Forces.
• Timing and duration: This is a one-time appropriation that remains available until the project is completed or abandoned.
• Legal authority: The appropriation is subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642, which governs how appropriations are managed.

Funding Details

• Fiscal year: 2027
• Source: General Fund
• Purpose: Design and construct a memorial dedicated to women veterans
• Administration: Grant to the city of Eagan, with oversight by the commissioner of employment and economic development

Availability and Conditions

• Nature of funding: One-time appropriation
• Availability period: Available until the project is completed or abandoned
• Legal guardrails: Subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642

Significance and Potential Impact

• Recognition: Highlights the contributions of women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• Local project: Supports a memorial in the city of Eagan, potentially serving as a community landmark and education point.
• Financial planning: Since it is a one-time grant, ongoing funding for maintenance or future phases would require separate authorization.

Relevant Terms

• appropriation
• general fund
• grant
• city of Eagan
• memorial
• women veterans
• Armed Forces of the United States
• design and construct
• fiscal year 2027
• one-time appropriation
• Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - grant - city of Eagan - memorial - women veterans - Armed Forces of the United States - design and construct - fiscal year 2027 - one-time appropriation - Minnesota Statutes 16A.642