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CA AB930

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Jacqui Irwin

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the California Military Department to establish a Work for Warriors program providing direct job placement services to service members, veterans, military families, and related populations.

  • Permits the California Military Department to accept federal funding to supplement the Work for Warriors program and to adopt necessary regulations, rules, and guidelines for implementation.

  • Notes the program has placed more than 3,900 veterans in new careers since 2012 with a per-placement cost of $750, significantly lower than other veteran employment programs costing $10,000 per placement.

  • Identifies approximately 120,000 service members eligible for assistance within California, with participation potentially tripling when including spouses and dependents.

  • Establishes legislative intent to codify the existing Work for Warriors program and support interagency coordination to assist veterans transitioning from military to civilian employment.

Legislative Description

Work for Warriors program.

Last Action

Died on Senate inactive file.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/24/2015
Veterans Affairs5/21/2015
Rules5/7/2015
Appropriations4/15/2015
Veterans Affairs3/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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