This bill appropriates a total of $50,000 from the general fund to the commissioner of veterans affairs for a grant to Fishing with Vets, a nonprofit organization dedicated to organizing guided fishing trips for veterans in Minnesota. Specifically, the bill allocates $25,000 for fiscal year 2026 and another $25,000 for fiscal year 2027.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the commissioner of veterans affairs submit an annual report by January 15 to the legislative committees overseeing veterans affairs. This report will detail how the grant money is utilized, including any administrative costs, and must be filed with the Legislative Reference Library. Fishing with Vets is required to provide any necessary information to the commissioner to facilitate the completion of this report.