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NJ S1229

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

James Beach

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

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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