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OK HB1540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Richard Morrissette

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Oklahoma Veterans Advisory Council with nine members to monitor services and programs provided to Oklahoma veterans
  • Council membership includes six military veterans appointed by the Adjutant General, plus the Adjutant General, Director of the Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs, and Director of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
  • Council members serve two-year terms with a limit of two consecutive terms and receive travel reimbursement but no compensation
  • Council shall monitor veteran health care, mental health care, educational programs, employment assistance, and other state/federal veteran services; serve as a complaint forum; and advise the Governor and Legislature
  • Effective date set for November 1, 2011

Legislative Description

Militia; creating the Oklahoma Veterans Advisory Council; effective date.

Government

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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