Bill
Bill > S1286
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/08/2024
02/08/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish a grant program within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) for qualified veterans' organizations to maintain veteran gravesites across the State. DMVA would be required to develop guidelines, procedures, and criteria for applications and awards. The grant recipients would be required to report grant fund use to DMVA. Implementation of the grant program would be subject to a future appropriation by the Legislature. The bill defines "qualified veterans' organization" as a nonprofit veterans' organization that is a section 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Code, or a federally chartered Veterans' Service Organization.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new grant program within the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to provide funding to qualified veteran organizations for the maintenance of veteran gravesites across the state. The bill defines "qualified veterans' organization" as a non-profit veteran organization that is tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code or a federally chartered Veterans' Service Organization. DMVA will be responsible for developing the guidelines, procedures, and criteria for the grant program, including the application and award process, as well as monitoring the use of grant funds by recipients. The Adjutant General must include a request for sufficient funding to implement the grant program in the annual DMVA budget request. Implementation of the grant program is subject to future appropriation by the state legislature.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
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/S1286 |
| Fiscal Note - Fiscal Estimate 2/29/24; as introduced | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1286_E1.PDF |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1286_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SMV 2/8/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1286_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1286_I1.HTM |
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