Committee approves language clarifying MDVA may share non‑monetary resources in partnerships

House File 3467, which clarifies statutory authority for the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to share non‑monetary resources with partner organizations, was moved and advanced out of the House Veterans and Military Affairs Division on March 11, 2026.

Sponsor Representative Rayner (recorded as Radar in parts of the transcript) explained the a1 amendment narrowed earlier broad language that some raised as allowing the department to move resources across programs like food insecurity or suicide prevention. The amendment removed a catchall phrase and clarified the provision was limited to non‑monetary resources used in partnerships. MDVA’s government affairs liaison testified the department supports the tightened language and that if new issues arise, the department will return to the Legislature for further statutory updates.

Action: Representative Rayner renewed the motion to refer House File 3467 as amended to the General Register; the committee recorded the motion as carried.

What the department emphasized: Testimony emphasized collaborative, nonmonetary partnerships and preserving legislative oversight for any future substantive changes.

Next steps: The bill will move to the General Register for further consideration.