Bill > H3142

This bill establishes a special commission of 11 members to study and recommend improvements to state and local programs that provide services and support to military veterans, focusing on existing laws, regulations, and practices. The commission will examine how veterans in need are identified, how services are provided, administered, and financed, and how federal, state, and local agencies coordinate their efforts for greater effectiveness and efficiency. It will also evaluate the financial impact of the current system on local governments and explore alternative financing and administration methods, such as regionalization, to enhance veteran services and efficiency. The commission is required to hold its first meeting by April 1, 2015, and submit its report with legislative recommendations by December 1, 2015, to relevant legislative committees.