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CT HB05349

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Program Review and Investigations Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the head of the veterans' advocacy and assistance unit to adopt a comprehensive written data development plan addressing deficiencies identified by the Legislative Program Review and Investigations Committee.

  • Mandates the unit staff inventory deficiencies and develop performance measures and data collection systems to assess the unit's effectiveness in addressing each deficiency.

  • Requires submission of the data development plan to the Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs and the Board of Trustees by December 31, 2016.

  • Directs the Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs to review the advocacy and assistance unit's website for deficiencies in content and functionality, including inaccurate information and lack of online appointment scheduling or eligibility determination capabilities.

  • Requires the Commissioner to make necessary improvements to the website by December 31, 2016.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Data Development And Technological Improvements Within The Advocacy And Assistance Unit Of The Department Of Veterans' Affairs Based On A Program Review And Investigations Committee Study.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/29

2/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Program Review and Investigations2/18/2016

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