HB 2551

Directs Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop and implement one or more pilot programs statewide to provide training, job placement services, financial assistance, technical support and business creation assistance to veterans in construction and construction materials industries.

Status	In House Committee (HVET)
Session	2019 Regular Session
Sponsors	Paul Evans (Democrat) (Chief), David Gomberg (Democrat), Rob Nosse (Democrat), Cedric Hayden (Republican)
Fiscal impact	May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued
Revenue impact	May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued
Emergency clause	Yes

Bill Text

Introduced

Directs the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to develop pilot programs providing training, job placement, financial assistance, and business creation support for veterans in construction industries.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Paul Evans

Co-Sponsors: David Gomberg, Rob Nosse, Cedric Hayden

Overview#

Directs Department of Veterans’ Affairs to develop and implement one or more pilot programs statewide to provide training, job placement services, financial assistance, technical support and business creation assistance to veterans in construction and construction materials industries. Requires report to Legislative Assembly regarding status of pilot programs by September 15, 2020. Sunsets pilot programs on December 31, 2021. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2019.

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-01-14	H	First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2019-01-18	H	Referred to Veterans and Emergency Preparedness with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2019-02-12	H	Public Hearing held.
2019-06-30	H	In committee upon adjournment.