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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill 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.
AI Summary
This bill, effective immediately, amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act to enhance transparency and accountability for Veterans Assistance Commissions. Starting January 1, 2027, these commissions must create and publish their budgets online, followed by a public hearing within 30 days. The budget will require approval from both the full commission membership and the county board of the county where the commission is organized. Furthermore, commissions will be required to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as their respective county or the largest government entity that financially supports them, and all commissions will be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, which grants the public the right to access government information.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 02/10/2026)
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