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Honor guards given equal priority
Honor guards will have a better chance of getting payment for their generosity.

HF1903/SF1814/CH149 (view full story)

Private business vet preference
A private employer will be able to give veterans preference in hiring and promotion practices, effective Aug. 1, 2012.

SF1599/HF2100/CH186 (view full story)

State immunity waiver amended
A new law amends the civilian job protections of National Guard members employed in Minnesota, even if they don’t live here.

SF1689/HF1416/CH192 (view full story)

Awards for the non-military
A new law will allow the governor to also issue suitable awards to non-military individuals for distinguished service or support to military forces of the state.

SF2271/HF2494/CH202 (view full story)

Time limit for termination hearing
A new law will require that a military veteran terminated from a public service job, but appealing the decision, be given a timely process and representation.

SF2316/HF2495/CH230 (view full story)

Appointments for disabled veterans
A military veteran with a disability rating of 30 percent or more will be eligible for appointment to a classified service position on a non-competitive basis.

SF2354/HF2493/CH231 (view full story)

Honor guard stipends increased
Members of some military honor guards will be eligible for a larger stipend for their performances

SF1754/HF2259/CH242 (view full story)

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