HB5085Introduced in the House
VETS ASSISTANCE COMM-BUDGET
Introduced by Natalie Manley, District 98
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Natalie A. Manley
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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