Bill > S0834

This bill amends Florida Statute 292.10 to clarify that county commissions and municipal governing bodies are authorized to assist honorably discharged veterans and their dependents in obtaining benefits they are entitled to under federal or state law, such as compensation, hospitalization, education, loans, and career training. Importantly, it introduces a new provision that designates a county as an "area of high veteran impact" if at least 10 percent of its population consists of veterans, which would then qualify that county to receive funds to support the board of county commissioners in exercising these powers. The bill also updates terminology, changing "city" to "municipality" and making other minor wording adjustments for clarity.