Creates Veterans Affairs Oversight Board.
This bill creates a Veterans Affairs Oversight Board within New Jersey's Department of Veterans Affairs to monitor all state programs and services for veterans and military families. The board will oversee veteran service officers, state agencies providing these services, and their programs, requiring agencies to submit biannual reports on services delivered and appoint liaisons. Board members will be appointed from veteran service organizations and elected to lead, with mandatory monthly meetings and annual budget reviews for veteran programs. This structure aims to enhance accountability and transparency in how state resources support veterans and their families.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
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