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AK SB207

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Scott Kawasaki

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Creates a military and veteran family help desk within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to serve active military members, veterans, and their families.

  • Help desk shall conduct outreach, provide direct assistance with state services, supply information about state statutes and regulations, and research issues affecting the military and veteran community.

  • Requires coordination with military installations, Department of Defense, municipalities, and other state departments to provide recommendations on workforce development, employment, health, education, and child care assistance.

  • Assists military family members in obtaining professional licenses, credentials, or employment, and develops a standard employment skills form for military spouses in coordination with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

  • Encourages municipalities near military installations to create military and veteran family liaisons and requires an annual report to the adjutant general; takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Military And Veteran Family Help Desk

Families

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): MERRICK, MYERS

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Finance2/19/2024
Community & Regional Affairs1/26/2024

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