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SB 139 Military Family Relief Fund; created, report.

Introduced by: Jay O'Brien | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Virginia Military Family Relief Fund; contribution of tax refund; report. Establishes the Virginia Military Family Relief Fund, a special nonreverting fund to assist Virginia members of the armed services who have been called to active duty and to assist their families with living expenses. The Fund will be used by the Adjutant General to provide monetary grants to National Guard members and reservists who are called to either state or federal active duty to assist with living expenses. The bill also provides an income tax refund checkoff to individuals who want to contribute all or part of their income tax refund or additional contribution to the Military Family Relief Fund. This bill incorporates Senate Bill 385.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Virginia Military Family Relief Fund; contribution of tax refund; report. Establishes the Virginia Military Family Relief Fund, a special nonreverting fund to assist Virginia members of the armed services who have been called to active duty and to assist their families with living expenses. The Fund will be administered by a council established within the Department of Military Affairs, which will develop eligibility rules and guidelines for the award of grants from the Fund. The council will report annually to the Governor and the chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees. The bill also includes the Fund on the list of entities eligible to appear on the Virginia tax return for voluntary tax refund contributions.