Resolutions are the means by which we, as an organization, decide what we do and support.  Resolutions can be written to do something as simple as recognize a host unit or chapter for putting on a conference.  Resolutions are most commonly used to declare legislative initiative that we will pursue as a state organization.  You as a member can help to establish the goals and focus of this organization by submitting a resolution to be considered before general membership of MNGEA.  The resolution is referred to committee and is reviewed at the committee breakout on the first day of conference.  The legislative committee chair will then present your resolution before the general membership for approval.  MNGEA needs YOU to help bring issues to our membership that concerns the soldiers and airmen of the Minnesota National Guard.  If you have an idea, do some research and send your resolution(s) in to the address listed below.  If you have questions or need assistance, contact the Legislative Vice president, Resolutions Chair, MNGEA President, or the state office.

MNGEA LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION FORM—WORD

MNGEA LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION FORM—PDF

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 4-1-09  -  LETTER TEMPLATE

GOALS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Targeted pay raises with at least a 6% increase for Enlisted members
• Immediate commissary access for new Guard and Reserve members
• Federal government agencies are directed to pay FEHBP premiums for federal Guard and Reserve employees called to active duty for more than 30 days to serve in a contingency operation
• Authorizes concurrent receipt, IF the President recommends the necessary legislation and provides the necessary funding
• Requires a study of National Guard and Reserve healthcare
• Prohibition on forced choice between DoD and VA healthcare for military retirees
• Large increase in Control Grades for AGRs
• Extension of the VA Home Loan program for Guard and Reserve members to 2009
• Increase over the President's budget request and over last year's numbers for ARNG full time manning - technicians and AGRs
• Authorizes National Guard members performing funeral honors duty the same rights, benefits, and protections provided to service members performing inactive duty training
• Cap on funding for Youth Challenge program lifted; program kept in DoD control

Below are a few of the legislative initiatives sponsored by the MNGEA membership on both the State and National level

STATE:
• $3,000/$5,000 State Tax Exemption Reinstatement
• Retirement Pay State Tax Exemption
• Mid-Career State Reenlistment Bonus
FEDERAL:
• Veteran Status for National Guard Retirees
• Military Tech Retirement Protections
• VA Burial Rights for Guard Members
• Full BAH for Deployed Single Guard Members
• TRICARE for Guard Members
• Service Members Civil Relief Act Improvements
• Age 55 Retirement Pay for Guard Members
• Immediate Annuity for Retirement Pay

Visit EANGUS for detailed list of all EANGUS legislative goals.