HB 1151 Summary

• Urges the legislative council to assign an interim study committee to examine allocating up to $4,000,000 from Indiana state lottery revenues to benefit veterans.

• Defines "service officer" as a specially trained individual who assists veterans, spouses, and dependents in applying for and obtaining veteran benefits.

• Requires the study committee to consider providing grants for reimbursement of training for county and city service officers and grants to purchase computer equipment and software for those officers.

• Requires the study committee to submit a final report to the legislative council with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation by November 1, 2018.

• Effective upon passage and expires January 1, 2019.