Purpose

• The bill provides funding to support a program called “Veterans on the Lake,” by funding retreats and related services for veterans.

Main Provisions

• Authorizes a general fund appropriation of $50,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $50,000 for fiscal year 2027.
• Funds are directed to the commissioner of veterans affairs.
• The money supports grants to Veterans on the Lake for expenses related to retreats for veterans, including therapy, transportation, and activities customized for veterans.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Adds a new funding line item that allocates general fund money to the commissioner of veterans affairs to grant support for Veterans on the Lake.
• No other statutory changes are described; the bill focuses on establishing funding for this specific grants program.

Relevant Terms - appropriation - general fund - commissioner of veterans affairs - grants - Veterans on the Lake - retreats for veterans - therapy - transportation - activities customized for veterans - fiscal year 2026 - fiscal year 2027