New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S2227

Introduced
3/7/22  
Refer
3/7/22  
Report Pass
3/21/22  
Engrossed
6/29/22  

Caption

Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

Impact

The establishment of this commission is intended to streamline the process by which veterans can determine their eligibility for benefits, which include property tax deductions, educational incentives, and various support services. Support from the commission is likely to yield clearer, more consistent definitions that can reduce the complexities veterans face when claiming their benefits. Additionally, the commission will hold consultations with the military community to gather insights, ensuring that the veteran's voice is represented in the recommendations.

Summary

Senate Bill S2227 aims to create a permanent commission dedicated to studying and analyzing the various statutory definitions of 'veteran,' 'disabled veteran,' and 'service-disabled veteran' in New Jersey. The bill emphasizes that there are currently over 20 distinct definitions within state statutes, which lead to confusion among veterans regarding their eligibility for benefits. Given that more than 330,000 veterans reside in New Jersey, the bill seeks to enhance the clarity and uniformity of the definitions to ensure veterans can fully understand and access the benefits available to them.

Contention

The bill's mandate to reassess and possibly revise the definitions of key terms regarding veteran status is likely to spark discussions among stakeholders. While the intent is to clarify benefits and definitions, some may express concerns over potential changes in eligibility criteria that could arise from such assessments. Critics may worry that modifying definitions might complicate existing benefits frameworks, while supporters argue that clearer definitions will ultimately benefit more veterans and reduce confusion.

Companion Bills

NJ A3873

Same As Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

Previously Filed As

NJ S417

Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

NJ A3873

Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

NJ A285

Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

NJ S228

Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

NJ S373

Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

NJ S3113

Requires DMVA establish Disabled Veterans Transportation Task Force.

NJ S3410

Requires DMVA establish Disabled Veterans Transportation Task Force.

NJ SF1253

Disabled veterans market value exclusion modification by increasing exclusion amount for totally and permanently disabled veterans

NJ AB1882

Disabled veterans.

NJ HB2759

Modifying the definition of veteran and disabled veteran to create a common definition for each term and clarifying disability evaluations for benefits granted to disabled veterans.

Similar Bills

NJ A3873

Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

NJ A285

Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

NJ S417

Creates permanent commission to study various statutory definitions of veteran, disabled veteran, and service-disabled veteran.

NJ A5489

Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

NJ S373

Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

NJ S228

Establishes task force to study issues facing returning members of US Armed Forces, NJ National Guard, and reserve component of US Armed Forces; creates permanent commission to study various definitions related to veteran status.

AZ HB2797

Military affairs commission; members

AZ SB1649

Legislative appointments; qualifications