Introduced
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To authorize state grants to counties for “veteran service operations,” defined as helping veterans, dependents and survivors get federal assistance and benefits. Counties would not be eligible if they use the state money to substitute for current spending on this. The bill does not identify where the money would come from.
Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the amendment be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Amendment offered
To require counties to provide at least 20 hours per week of veterans services to be eligible for the grants.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To authorize state grants to counties for “veteran service operations,” defined as helping veterans, dependents and survivors get federal assistance and benefits. Counties would not be eligible if they use the state money to substitute for current spending on this. The bill does not identify where the money would come from.
Passed in the House 108 to 1 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
