An Act creating the military and veteran family help desk in the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs; and providing for an effective date.
This bill establishes a new Military and Veteran Family Help Desk within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families. The desk will provide direct assistance with state services, offer information on laws and regulations, and create educational materials addressing common issues faced by these groups. Key functions include helping spouses obtain professional licenses and employment, developing a standardized form to document a spouse's skills for job searches, and recommending improvements in areas like healthcare, education, and child care. The office will also encourage local municipalities to appoint liaisons for military families and submit an annual report to the adjutant general.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2024
Last action Oct 16, 2024
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Total actions
19
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 1, 2024
Committee
(H) REFERRED TO FINANCE
lower
Feb 29, 2024
Lower · Passed
(H) Moved CSHB 249(MLV) Out of Committee
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cliff Groh
DDemocratic
Co
George Rauscher
RRepublican
Co
Laddie Shaw
RRepublican
Co
Rebecca Himschoot
IIndependent
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