VETS ASSISTANCE COMM-BUDGET
Summary
Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Provides that for each fiscal year after January 1, 2027, each Veterans Assistance Commission shall prepare a budget and publish the budget on its official website. Provides that a public hearing on the contents of the budget shall occur within 30 days of its publication. Provides that the budget must be approved by the full Commission membership and by the county board of the county where the Veterans Assistance Commission is organized. Requires each Veterans Assistance Commission to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as its respective county or the largest sponsoring government entity based on financial contribution, not population. Provides that all Veterans Assistance Commissions are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Total actions
5
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Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Natalie Manley
DDemocratic
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