SB1825

VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

Introduced·2/6/25
Introduced Text

SB1825 amends the Veteran Service Organizations State Charter Act to change its name and update requirements for veteran service organizations.

SB1825 modifies the Veteran Service Organizations State Charter Act, renaming it the Veteran Service Organizations Equal Act. It updates the criteria for veteran service organizations to qualify for state charter status, including changes to the percentage of annual expenditures that must support veterans, the need for a majority of board members to be veterans, and the requirement for a paid membership. The bill also revises the application process, requiring a statement from the organization's Commander, President, or chief executive officer attesting to compliance with all requirements.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 13

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss

Mar 13

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán

Mar 11

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael W. Halpin