HOUSE BILL REPORT

SB 5403

BYSenator Bender

Increasing number of members on veterans affairs advisory committee.

House Committe on State Government

Majority Report:  Do pass.  (7)

      Signed by Representatives H. Sommers, Chair; Baugher, Chandler, Hankins, O'Brien, Taylor and Walk.

House Staff:Pam Madson (786-7135)

AS PASSED HOUSE APRIL 7, 1987

BACKGROUND:

The Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee advises the governor and the director of the Department of Veterans Affairs on all veterans affairs issues.  Ten of the fourteen members of the committee represent congressionally-chartered veterans organizations such as the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  The Vietnam Veterans of America, Incorporated (VVA) was chartered in 1986, and is not specifically included.

SUMMARY:

Membership on the State Veterans Advisory Committee is increased from 14 to 15 by adding a representative of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Incorporated.

Fiscal Note:      Not Requested.

House Committee ‑ Testified For:    None Presented.

House Committee - Testified Against:      None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony For:    None Presented.

House Committee - Testimony Against:      None Presented.