SB519

Veterans.

Failed·2/2/26

Establishes a Veteran Task Force to examine services and policies to retain veterans in California.

The bill creates a Veteran Task Force to study and recommend ways to keep veterans and military transitioners in California. The task force will explore incentives, benefits, and policies across state agencies. It will also consider issues like veteran benefits, transition assistance, license portability, childcare, affordable housing, tax relief, and support for veteran-owned businesses. The task force will include representatives from various state departments, legislative committees, and stakeholder organizations. Members will not receive compensation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with the recommendation: To Consent Calendar

4 Yea

DDDD

0 Nay

1 Absent

R

Calendar

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Apr 28, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 2

Senate

Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

May 6, 2025

Senate

May 12 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.

May 2, 2025

Senate

Set for hearing May 12.