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FL H0453

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Lisa Dunkley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

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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