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IA SSB3079
SB
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Veterans Affairs
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AI Summary
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Creates a Veterans Services Excellence Fund within the state treasury, renaming and restructuring the former County Commission of Veteran Affairs Training Program
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Appropriates $990,000 annually from the general fund starting fiscal year 2026-2027, plus $300,000 transferred annually from lottery proceeds via the Veterans Trust Fund
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Requires county veterans service office executive directors and administrators to obtain federal certification and a personal identification verification card within 12 months of employment, and maintain ongoing access to the veterans benefits management system
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Establishes a statewide standardized electronic claim system for county veterans service offices to submit all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs claims
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Mandates quarterly performance metrics reports from county veterans service offices to county commissions of veteran affairs and boards of supervisors
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to county veterans services and making appropriations.(See SF 2282, SF 2466.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2282.
2/10/2026