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CA ACR105

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/11/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brian Nestande

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Honors the United States House of Representatives' Wounded Warrior Program, established in 2008 to create employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans
  • Acknowledges the federal program provides approximately 50 two-year fellowship positions in district offices across the country, with opportunities for transition to full-time employment
  • Notes veterans with service-connected disability ratings of 30 percent or greater since September 11, 2001 are eligible, and that post-9/11 veterans have a 10 percent unemployment rate, rising to 12.5 percent for those with major disabilities
  • Encourages the Assembly Committee on Rules to study the feasibility of implementing similar wounded warrior programs within the California Legislature

Legislative Description

Legislature: Wounded Warrior Program.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 173, Statutes of 2014.

9/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules8/27/2014
Rules4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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