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NJ S1069
NJ S1069Establishes county veteran transportation grant program; removes certain restrictions to the current veterans transportation assistance program; appropriates $2 million.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes county veteran transportation grant program; removes certain restrictions to the current veterans transportation assistance program; appropriates $2 million.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a county veteran transportation grant program, removes certain restrictions to the current veterans transportation assistance program, and appropriates $2 million. Specifically, the bill amends existing law to allow the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to provide reimbursement to qualified veterans for transportation to and from any U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs facility, not just those within the state. The bill also directs the department to develop a program to provide reimbursement to participating county governments that provide transportation services to disabled veterans to and from VA medical appointments. The $2 million appropriation is intended to fund the new county veteran transportation grant program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Linda Greenstein (D)*,
Joe Lagana (D)*,
Carmen Amato (R),
Tony Bucco (R),
Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D),
Parker Space (R),
Last Action
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/08/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1069 |
| Analysis - Statement SMV 2/8/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1069_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1069_R1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1069_I1.HTM |
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