Bill Sponsor
Colorado House Bill 1273
Session 2024A
Sunset Continue Veterans Assistance Grant Program
Became Law
Became Law
Signed by Governor on Jun 4, 2024
Sponsors
Democrat
Jennifer Lea Parenti
Democrat
Nick Hinrichsen
Republican
Byron Pelton
First Action
Feb 13, 2024
Latest Action
Jun 4, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1273
State
Colorado
Session
2024A
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Primary
Democrat
Primary
Summary
The act implements the recommendation of the department of regulatory agencies' sunset review and report on the veterans assistance grant program (program) by continuing the program for 7 years, until September 1, 2031. The act requires the adjutant general to promulgate rules that set forth criteria and procedures for identifying underserved veteran populations, with the intent to prioritize allocating program money to improve access to services for underserved veterans. The act requires the department of military and veterans affairs to annually report to the general assembly the criteria used to identify underserved veteran populations and how program money was allocated to meet the needs of underserved veterans. APPROVED by Governor June 4, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Sources
Record Created
Feb 14, 2024 5:09:41 PM
Record Updated
Jun 28, 2024 10:43:24 PM