SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 5403

BYSenator Bender

Increasing number of members on veterans affairs advisory committee.

Senate Committee on Governmental Operations

Senate Hearing Date(s):February 9, 1987

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Halsan, Chairman; DeJarnatt, McCaslin, Talmadge.

Senate Staff:Barbara Howard (786-7410); Eugene Green (786-7405)

                  March 11, 1987

AS PASSED SENATE, MARCH 10, 1987

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.

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: No one