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FL H0453
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Dunkley
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 295.235, F.S., requiring the Department of Veterans' Affairs, subject to annual legislative appropriation, to award grants to nonprofit entities or independent knowledge-based entities to increase public awareness of benefits and services available to veterans
- Grant recipients must host at least one public event within 1 year of receiving an initial grant to disseminate information on veterans' benefits, including educational, medical, insurance, and disability benefits
- Entities seeking a second or subsequent grant must submit a report to the department detailing the number of public events hosted, number of attendees at each event, and any other information the department deems necessary
- Department of Veterans' Affairs is required to adopt rules to administer the grant program
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Veterans' Assistance Grants
Last Action
Died in Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee2/1/2023
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