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MS HB1195

Bill

Status

Failed

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Henley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER Committee) to conduct a review of the State Veterans Affairs Board's overall operations and mission performance

  • Review must examine the board's use of resources, assistance provided to veterans filing claims for benefits, and handling/processing of claims and appeals

  • Requires comparison of Mississippi's claims processing to similar veterans affairs boards in other southeastern states

  • Must evaluate the board's effectiveness in making veterans aware of available federal and state benefits and services

  • PEER Committee must submit its report to the Legislature by December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

State Veterans Affairs Board; require PEER Committee to review operations of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/23/2016

Committee Referrals

Military Affairs2/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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