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CT HB05348
Bill
Status
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Program Review and Investigations Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs must review services provided to veterans by state agencies, delivery systems, and potential consolidation of office space and administrative functions in consultation with Labor Commissioner and Commissioner of Social Services.
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Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs shall submit a report to the Governor and veterans' affairs committee by December 31, 2016, detailing review results and recommendations.
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Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs, Labor Commissioner, and Commissioner of Social Services must enter into a memorandum of understanding to effectuate the purposes of the review.
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Cities and towns without separate local veterans' advisory committees must designate a city or town employee as a veterans' service contact person and provide their name and email to the state veterans' advocacy and assistance unit.
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Veterans' service contact persons designated before July 1, 2016, must complete training by January 1, 2017; those designated after must complete training within six months of designation, with quarterly training courses conducted by the veterans' advocacy and assistance unit.
Legislative Description
An Act Strengthening Collaboration And Coordination Among The Department Of Veterans' Affairs, Other State Agencies And Municipalities Based On A Program Review And Investigation Committee Study.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/29
2/19/2016