SF4894

Purpose

Provide a one-time state investment to honor women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces by funding a memorial in Eagan. The bill directs state money to recognize women veterans as part of the 250-year history of the United States.

Main Provisions

• Appropriates $20,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the general fund.
• Money goes to the commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
• DEED provides a grant to the city of Eagan to design and construct a memorial honoring women who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.
• This is a one-time appropriation and does not specify ongoing funding beyond the project.

Financial Details

• Amount: $20,000
• Fiscal Year: 2027
• Source: General Fund
• Use: Grant to the city of Eagan for memorial design and construction
• Availability: The funds remain available until the project is completed or abandoned, per Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642)

Administration and Conditions

• Administered by the commissioner of the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
• Targeted recipient: City of Eagan
• Purpose of funds: Design and construct a memorial recognizing women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces

Scope and Context

• Focus: Women veterans and their service
• Framing language: Memorial acknowledges service during the 250 years since the founding of the United States
• Legal reference: Subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642 (related to appropriation timing/availability)

Significance

• Creates a commemorative tribute to women veterans in Minnesota
• Uses a controlled, one-time state grant rather than ongoing funding
• Connects local commemorative effort (Eagan) to broader state recognition of veterans

Relevant Terms veterans; women veterans memorial; city of Eagan; grant; general fund; department of employment and economic development (DEED); design and construct; Armed Forces of the United States; 250 years; fiscal year 2027; one-time appropriation; available until project is completed or abandoned; Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642