Bill > H3510

This bill amends South Carolina law regarding County Veterans' Affairs officers by mandating that the Secretary of the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs must appoint one veterans' affairs officer for each county in the state. The officers will serve two-year terms beginning on July 1st of odd-numbered years and can be removed for cause by the secretary and a majority vote of the county's legislative delegation. The bill requires that the officer's qualifications be determined by the county legislative delegation and stipulates that the General Assembly shall provide funding for two full-time employees in each county veterans' affairs office through the annual general appropriations act. This change aims to ensure consistent veteran support services across all counties by establishing a standardized approach to staffing county veterans' affairs offices. The bill will take effect upon the Governor's approval, providing a clear mechanism for appointing and funding local veterans' support personnel.

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3510&session=126&summary=B