Chapter 197 — State Soldiers' Assistance Fund Created

197.01 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.03 State Soldiers' Assistance Fund Created Creates a state fund to help soldiers and veterans who need financial assistance. 197.04 Composition of Fund Describes where the money for the Soldiers' Assistance Fund comes from. 197.05 Fund, How Expended Sets rules for how the Soldiers' Assistance Fund money can be spent. 197.06 Soldiers' Assistance Agent Creates the position of Soldiers' Assistance Agent to help veterans in need. 197.065 Access to Database Gives authorized officials access to a veterans database to help with services. 197.07 Soldiers' Assistance Fund Deposited in State Treasury Requires Soldiers' Assistance Fund money to be deposited in the state treasury. 197.09 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.11 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.12 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.13 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.131 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.132 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.133 Disposal of Property and Expiration of Board of Governors Sets rules for disposing of veterans' home property and ending the board of governors. 197.14 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.15 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.16 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.17 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.18 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.19 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.20 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.21 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.211 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.22 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.225 List of Deceased Military Personnel Requires the state to maintain a list of military personnel who died in service. 197.23 Purchase of Grave Markers Allows purchase of grave markers for veterans' graves in Minnesota. 197.231 Honor Guards Provides for honor guards at military funerals and memorial services. 197.235 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.236 State Veterans Cemeteries Creates and governs state veterans cemeteries in Minnesota. 197.24 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.25 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.26 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.27 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.28 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.29 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.30 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.31 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.32 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.33 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.34 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.35 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.36 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.37 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.38 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.39 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.40 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.41 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.42 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.43 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.44 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.447 Veteran, Defined Defines who qualifies as a veteran under Minnesota law. 197.448 Veteran of the Secret War in Laos Recognizes Hmong and Laotian veterans of the Secret War in Laos as Minnesota veterans. 197.45 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.455 Veterans Preference Applied Requires government employers to give preference to veterans when hiring for public jobs. 197.4551 Permissive Preference for Veterans in Private Employment Allows private employers to give hiring preference to veterans without facing discrimination claims. 197.4552 Expedited and Temporary Licensing for Former and Current Members of the Military Speeds up professional licensing for military members and their spouses. 197.46 Veterans Preference Act; Removal Forbidden; Right of Mandamus Protects veteran government employees from removal except for just cause. 197.47 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.48 Application Describes who the Veterans Preference Act applies to. 197.481 Enforcement Sets the process for enforcing veterans preference rights through hearings and appeals. 197.49 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.50 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.51 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.52 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.53 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.54 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.55 Quarters for Meetings of Veterans Organizations Requires cities and counties to provide meeting space for veterans organizations. 197.56 Use of Quarters Sets rules for how veterans organizations can use government-provided meeting quarters. 197.57 Quarters, How Maintained Says who is responsible for maintaining quarters provided to veterans organizations. 197.58 Veterans Organizations Defines what counts as a veterans organization under Minnesota law. 197.585 Higher Education Veterans Assistance Program Creates a program to help veterans attending college or technical school. 197.59 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.60 County Veterans Service Officers; Appointment; Compensation Governs how counties appoint and pay county veterans service officers. 197.601 Qualifications of County Veterans Service Officers Sets the qualifications needed to become a county veterans service officer. 197.602 Joint Action by Two or More Counties Allows two or more counties to share a single veterans service officer. 197.603 Duties Lists the duties of county veterans service officers. 197.604 Unlawful to Pay Fee Makes it illegal to charge veterans a fee for help with their benefits claims. 197.605 Department as a Resource to Counties Requires the state veterans department to support county veterans service offices. 197.606 Classed as County Employees Classifies county veterans service officers as county employees. 197.607 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.608 Veterans Service Office Grant Program Creates a grant program to fund veterans service offices across the state. 197.609 Education Program Creates an education program to train county veterans service officers. 197.6091 Veterans Benefits Services; Disclosure Requirements Requires people who help veterans with benefits claims to disclose certain information. 197.61 Veterans Service Organizations Grant Program Creates a grant program for veterans service organizations in Minnesota. 197.63 Vital Records, Certified Copies Allows veterans to get free certified copies of their vital records. 197.64 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.65 Renewal of Professional License, Motor Vehicle Registration and Driver's License Helps veterans renew professional licenses and vehicle registrations after military service. 197.71 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.72 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.73 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.74 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.75 Educational Assistance; Veterans' Children and Spouses; Veterans Provides educational assistance to children, spouses, and certain veterans. 197.751 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.752 Educational Assistance to Pow/mia Dependents Provides educational assistance to dependents of POWs and MIAs. 197.76 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.77 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.775 Higher Education Fairness Ensures veterans and military-connected students get fair treatment at state colleges. 197.78 State Educational Programs Unavailable Through Federal Programs Provides state educational programs to veterans who cannot get federal education benefits. 197.781 Veterans Training Program Creates a training program to help veterans transition to civilian careers. 197.79 Veterans Bonus Program Establishes a bonus payment program for Minnesota veterans of qualifying military service. 197.791 Minnesota Gi Bill Program Creates the Minnesota GI Bill program to help veterans pay for education. 197.80 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.81 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.82 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.83 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.84 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.85 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.851 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.852 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.86 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.87 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.88 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.89 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.90 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.91 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.92 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.93 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.94 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.95 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.96 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.97 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.971 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.972 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.973 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.974 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.975 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.976 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.977 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.978 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.979 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.98 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.981 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.982 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.983 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.984 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.985 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.986 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 197.987 Honor and Remember Flag Creates the Honor and Remember flag to recognize fallen service members. 197.988 Purple Heart County; Purple Heart City Allows counties and cities to designate themselves as Purple Heart communities. 197.991 Korean War Armistice Day Designates a day to honor veterans of the Korean War. 197.995 Vietnam Veterans Day Designates a day to honor Vietnam War veterans. 197.996 American Legion Day Designates a day to honor the American Legion. 197.9961 Veterans of Foreign Wars Designates a day to honor the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.