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OK SB56

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Ben Sherrer

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a task force to study the War Veterans Commission of Oklahoma, with an expiration date of November 11, 2011.

  • Task force duties include examining commission membership, studying the mission's current appropriateness, determining how to best aid wartime veterans, and examining the transition of Vietnam War veterans and reintegration of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans.

  • Task force composed of 10 members: five appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and five appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

  • Members receive no compensation or travel reimbursement, with staff support provided by the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • Task force must report findings and legislative recommendations to the President Pro Tempore, Speaker of the House, and Governor by Veterans Day, November 11, 2011.

Legislative Description

War Veterans Commission; task force to study; membership.

Government

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/20/2011

5/20/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules3/22/2011
Veterans and Military Affairs2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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