FINAL BILL REPORT

SB 5403

                                   C 59 L 87

BYSenator Bender

Increasing number of members on veterans affairs advisory committee.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

House Committe on State Government

SYNOPSIS AS ENACTED

BACKGROUND:

Ten of the 14 members of the State Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee represent congressionally chartered veterans' organizations such as the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.  The Vietnam Veterans of America, Incorporated (VVA), which was chartered in 1986, is not specifically included.  The Veterans Administration officially recognizes a number of chartered organizations for purposes of representing veterans in pursuing claims for benefits; the VVA is among those so recognized.

SUMMARY:

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

VOTES ON FINAL PASSAGE:

      Senate    48     0

      House 96   0

EFFECTIVE:July 26, 1987