A bill for an act relating to county commissions of veteran affairs training and making an appropriation.(Formerly HSB 20.)
Impact
The bill stipulates that each county commission of veteran affairs will receive an annual allocation of $10,000, with additional funds earmarked for national training and related expenses totaling $3,000 for each commission. This funding structure not only boosts financial support but also includes requirements for each county to report on the expenditures linked to these allocations. By increasing the annual funding, HF140 aims to empower local governments to provide improved services to veterans, addressing their specific needs more adequately.
Summary
House File 140 aims to enhance support for county commissions of veteran affairs by amending existing legislation regarding funding and training allocations. Specifically, the bill proposes increasing the annual appropriation from the state’s general fund for the county commissions of veteran affairs from one million dollars to one million three hundred thousand dollars starting from fiscal year 2023. This increase is designed to strengthen the services provided to veterans at the county level, ensuring that resources are available for vital support programs.
Contention
While the bill has generally received support, concerns may arise regarding the distribution of funds and whether the increased appropriation will meet the diverse needs of veterans across different counties. Specific debates may center around how effectively these funds can be deployed and the bureaucracy associated with managing and reporting expenditures. Some lawmakers may question if the available budget is sufficient relative to the actual needs of veterans and whether additional oversight is necessary to ensure funds are utilized effectively.
A bill for an act relating to national training for personnel of county commissions of veteran affairs, and making appropriations.(Formerly HSB 620; See HF 2663.)
A bill for an act relating to national training for personnel of county commissions of veteran affairs, and making appropriations. (Formerly HF 2285, HSB 620.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.
A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of veterans affairs, including county commissions of veteran affairs and cemetery expenditures. (Formerly HSB 103.) Effective date: 07/01/2024.
A bill for an act relating to national training for personnel of county commissions of veteran affairs, and making appropriations.(See HF 2285, HF 2663.)
A bill for an act relating to the amount the commission of veterans affairs may use from certain designated sources for the benefit of veterans and making an appropriation.(Formerly HSB 21.)
A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of veterans affairs, including county commissions of veteran affairs and cemetery expenditures.(Formerly SF 236.)
A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of veterans affairs, including county commissions of veteran affairs and cemetery expenditures.(See HF 259.)
A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of veterans affairs, including county commissions of veteran affairs and cemetery expenditures.(See SF 444.)