Relating to matters under the purview of the department of veterans affairs, including county commissions of veteran affairs and cemetery expenditures

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 8, 2023
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 14, 2023
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   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 28, 2023
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   Done: Passes the SenateMarch 18, 202450–0
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   Skipped: House committeeSkipped
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 15, 202399–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 17, 2024
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 18, 2024

HF 259 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 259, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 259 What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 3

1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8218 · filed March 19, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment updates the definition of a veteran to include those who received service-connected disability from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It adds new job requirements for county veteran affairs directors, such as being proficient in using email and the internet. It also allows the state commandant to extend the deadline for a director to get an identification card if there are special circumstances. Its wording →
  Never voted on
• S-5068 · filed March 18, 2024 by Sen. Liz Bennett (D)

  AI summary This amendment adds rules that allow veterans to use their medical cannabidiol registration as a defense against operating while intoxicated charges if the violation was based solely on that substance and no alcohol was consumed. It also prevents certain prior convictions from being counted as repeat offenses and prohibits chemical testing if a veteran provides proof of a valid medical cannabidiol card during a traffic stop. Its wording →
  Ruled out of order
  March 18, 2024
• S-5004 · filed February 8, 2024 by

  AI summary This amendment updates the definition of a veteran to include those with service-connected disabilities who were honorably discharged. It also adds specific job qualifications for county veteran affairs directors, such as obtaining federal certifications and computer proficiency, and allows for time extensions to get identification cards in certain cases. Finally, it repeals two existing code sections and requires current county veteran service officers to obtain their identification cards within one year or be removed from office. Its wording →
  Adopted
  March 18, 2024