Bill > HB0122

This bill makes several amendments to Utah state law related to military affairs, veterans, and military installations. The bill modifies the definitions and provisions for resident student status at Utah higher education institutions, expanding eligibility for military service members, veterans, and their immediate family members to qualify for in-state tuition. It increases the maximum annual assessment for the Interstate Commission from $5,000 to $10,000. The bill also enhances the responsibilities of the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs, including allowing the department to receive gifts and donations, provide additional services to service members and veterans, and enter into intergovernmental support agreements with military installations. A significant new provision allows the department to acquire voluntary easements near military installations like Hill Air Force Base and the Utah Test and Training Range to support compatible land use, with specific restrictions on purchasing or requiring property sales. The bill also repeals several existing sections of law related to military installation easements and provides an effective date of May 7, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to provide more support and resources for military personnel, veterans, and their families in Utah.

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