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Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. (HD2)
Authorizes the Adjutant General to expand the Hawaii National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program to include graduate degrees at the University of Hawaii for qualified enlisted personnel in the Hawaii National Guard. (CD1)
Repeals the 6/30/2027 deadline by which the Maui State Veterans Home must be assimilated into a state agency having a Maui affiliation and instead requires the assimilation to be completed as soon as practicable. (SD1)
This bill nominates Janet Covington to serve on the Advisory Board on Veteran's Services in Hawaii, a role that directly impacts veterans' support and policy recommendations. The appointment is for a term ending on June 30, 2030, and requires Senate confirmation before taking effect. The nomination follows standard constitutional procedures for filling advisory board positions within the state government. This action does not create new laws or change existing veteran services but rather appoints an individual to an existing advisory role.
This bill nominates Jason Seal to serve on the Advisory Board on Veteran's Services in Hawaii until June 30, 2030. The nomination is submitted by Governor Josh Green and requires confirmation by the state Senate before the appointment becomes official. This action directly affects the composition of the advisory board that provides guidance to the state on veteran-related services. The bill does not create new programs or change existing policies, but rather fills a specific advisory role within the state government.
SB 608 regulates paid advisors who provide assistance with veterans' benefits applications or appeals. It directly affects veterans who hire such advisors, as well as the advisors themselves, by requiring them to meet specific standards when charging for their services. The bill establishes rules for how these advisors can operate, including transparency requirements and restrictions on certain fees. This aims to protect veterans from unscrupulous practices while ensuring they receive accurate guidance on accessing their benefits. The law takes effect on July 1, 2077.
Authorizes the Department of Education to award a high school diploma to qualified persons who did not receive a high school diploma as a result of compulsory or voluntary induction into the armed services of the United States or whose high school education was interrupted due to wartime practices during World War II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
