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NJ S1229
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
- Creates a county veteran transportation grant program to reimburse county governments that provide transportation services to disabled veterans traveling to VA healthcare facilities in New Jersey or contiguous states
- Appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs for the county reimbursement program
- Expands eligibility for the existing veterans transportation assistance program by removing the requirement that medical appointments be for service-connected conditions approved by the VA
- Extends travel reimbursement coverage to VA facilities in contiguous states, not just within New Jersey
- Takes effect on the first day of the sixth month following enactment
Legislative Description
Bars nondisclosure agreements to settle sexual assault and harassment claims against certain State officers and employees and members of Legislature; bars use of campaign funds to settle claims.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
1/9/2024
Committee Referrals
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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