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HB 229 Veterans services; Dept. to establish guidelines for eligibility for domiciled veterans, etc.
Introduced by: John A. Cosgrove | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Veterans services in the Commonwealth. Changes the references under the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Veterans Services from the Secretary of Administration to the Secretary of Public Safety. The bill request the Department of Veterans Services to establish guidelines for the determination of eligibility for Virginia-domiciled veterans and their spouses, orphans, and dependents for participation in programs and benefits administered by the Department. Such guidelines shall meet the intent of the federal statutes and regulations pertaining to the administration of federal programs supporting U.S. Armed Forces veterans and their spouses, orphans, and dependents. The bill also clarifies that the purpose of the Veterans Services Foundation is to provide funding for veteran services and programs in the Commonwealth. HB 943 and HB 1104 are incorporated into this bill.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Veterans services in the Commonwealth. Changes the references under the powers and duties of the Commissioner of Veterans Services from the Secretary of Administration to the Secretary of Public Safety. The bill also clarifies that the purpose of the Veterans Services Foundation is to provide funding for veteran services and programs in the Commonwealth.