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House panel refers bill to let veterans groups use gambling proceeds for building repairs
Summary
The Veterans and Military Affairs Division voted to refer House File 753 to the Commerce and Finance Committee after sponsors and veteran-group witnesses said the measure would allow charitable gambling proceeds to fund repairs and accessibility upgrades at veterans posts.
The Minnesota House Veterans and Military Affairs Division voted to refer House File 753 to the Commerce and Finance Committee after lawmakers and veterans' representatives said the bill would allow veterans organizations to use charitable gambling proceeds to repair and improve their properties.
The bill’s sponsor, Chair Robbins, told the committee the change would expand allowable uses of charitable gambling proceeds for veterans organizations so they can fund building repairs, HVAC work, security upgrades and pavement for Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility. Robbins said the measure has bipartisan support…
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