MA H3130

Bill

MA H3130

Relative to the appointment of veterans' agents

Introduced
01/20/2015

In Committee
03/21/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the appointment of veterans’ agents. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend a section of Massachusetts General Laws concerning the appointment of veterans' agents, who are officials responsible for assisting veterans with benefits and services. Specifically, it seeks to remove the requirement that these agents be appointed annually in April and instead allow for appointments to be made for a term of up to three years, with the possibility of reappointment. This change aims to provide more stability and continuity in the role of veterans' agents.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Garrett Bradley (D)*, James Murphy (D),

Last Action

Read second and ordered to a third reading (on 03/24/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3130

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3130	03/12/2015
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H3130.pdf	03/12/2015

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