summary
Introduced
03/26/2015
03/26/2015
In Committee
04/24/2015
04/24/2015
Crossed Over
04/24/2015
04/24/2015
Passed
Dead
05/01/2015
05/01/2015
Introduced Session
2015 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes local governing bodies to aid & assist veterans with general discharges under honorable conditions in presenting claims for & securing federal & state benefits & privileges; requires that DVA, through a direct-support organization & in consultation with DACS, include certain federal, state, & local information on agriculture & farming opportunities in Florida Veterans' Benefits Guide; exempts veterans with general discharges under honorable conditions from initial licensing, application, & unlicensed activity fees for any license issued by DBPR; requires that DHSMV & DVA jointly conduct pilot program to provide onsite commercial driver license testing opportunities to qualified members of Florida National Guard & submit report to Legislature.
AI Summary
This bill expands support for veterans by allowing local governments to assist veterans with general discharges under honorable conditions in obtaining federal and state benefits, and requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) to include information on agriculture and farming opportunities for veterans in the Florida Veterans' Benefits Guide, working with a direct-support organization and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS). It also exempts veterans with general discharges under honorable conditions from initial licensing, application, and unlicensed activity fees for licenses issued by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Additionally, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) and the DVA will jointly conduct a pilot program offering onsite commercial driver license testing to qualified members of the Florida National Guard and will report the program's results to the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (7)
James Grant (R)*,
Jimmie Smith (R)*,
Larry Ahern (R),
Frank Artiles (R),
Eric Eisnaugle (R),
Mike Miller (R),
Amanda Murphy (D),
Other Sponsors (2)
Local and Federal Affairs Committee (House), Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (on 05/01/2015)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7133 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7133/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #596933 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7133/Amendment/596933/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #066875 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7133/Amendment/066875/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/7133/BillText/Filed/PDF |
Loading...