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CT HB05388

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires cities and towns without a local veterans' advisory committee or dedicated veterans' service officer to designate an existing employee as a veterans' service contact person.

  • Designated veterans' service contact persons must carry out duties including coordinating veterans services, cooperating with governmental and private agencies, utilizing veterans organizations, and encouraging vocational training for veterans.

  • Authorizes the designated contact person to complete an annual training course conducted by the state veterans' advocacy and assistance unit.

  • Modifies the state veterans' advocacy and assistance unit to conduct annual training courses for city and town designated veterans' service contact persons.

  • Effective October 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

An Act Requiring Cities And Towns To Designate A Veterans' Service Contact Person.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/24/2013

Committee Referrals

Planning and Development3/12/2013
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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