Legislation

LEGAL. Veterans Court Docket 

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA , NDNG and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-02 and sections 19-03.1-23 and 39-08-01.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to drug court and the creation of a veterans treatment docket. 

This bill would...

• Add a "Veterans Treatment Docket" to the NDCC under Drug Court.
• Veterans Treatment Docket is a district court supervised docket
  • approved by the supreme court
  • combines judicial supervision with licensed treatment programs to treat
    • substance use disorders
    • mental health conditions
    • behavioral health conditions
    • traumatic brain injuries
    • military sexual trauma; and
    • co-occuring disorders
  • Supreme court may adopt rules including rules of procedure for veterans treatment dockets

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Committee recommended DO PASS 7-0-0 SJ 304
• PASSED Senate 40-6 SJ 313
• Signed by Senate President 3/30/2021 SJ 1083

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Received in House 1/29/2021 HJ 399
• Committee recommended DO PASS 13-0-1 HJ 1217
• PASSED House 87-6 HJ 1255
• Signed by House Speaker 3/29/2021 HJ 1317

Signed by Governor 3/31/2021 SJ 1131

Fiscal note: $145,247 in SB 2002

4/21/2021: Funding removed by conference committee Video

• Senate: Dever, Heckaman, Hogue
• House: Bellew, Brandenburg, Kempenich 

4/29/2021: Last day of session funding added to OMB budget HB 1015 Section 11   Video of amendment

LEGAL. Veterans Court Docket 

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA , NDNG and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-02 and sections 19-03.1-23 and 39-08-01.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to drug court and the creation of a veterans treatment docket. 

This bill would...

• Add a "Veterans Treatment Docket" to the NDCC under Drug Court.
• Veterans Treatment Docket is a district court supervised docket
  • approved by the supreme court
  • combines judicial supervision with licensed treatment programs to treat
    • substance use disorders
    • mental health conditions
    • behavioral health conditions
    • traumatic brain injuries
    • military sexual trauma; and
    • co-occuring disorders
  • Supreme court may adopt rules including rules of procedure for veterans treatment dockets

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Committee recommended DO PASS 7-0-0 SJ 304
• PASSED Senate 40-6 SJ 313
• Signed by Senate President 3/30/2021 SJ 1083

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Received in House 1/29/2021 HJ 399
• Committee recommended DO PASS 13-0-1 HJ 1217
• PASSED House 87-6 HJ 1255
• Signed by House Speaker 3/29/2021 HJ 1317

Signed by Governor 3/31/2021 SJ 1131

Fiscal note: $145,247 in SB 2002

4/21/2021: Funding removed by conference committee Video

• Senate: Dever, Heckaman, Hogue
• House: Bellew, Brandenburg, Kempenich 

4/29/2021: Last day of session funding added to OMB budget HB 1015 Section 11   Video of amendment

LEGAL. Veterans Court Docket 

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA , NDNG and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-02 and sections 19-03.1-23 and 39-08-01.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to drug court and the creation of a veterans treatment docket. 

This bill would...

• Add a "Veterans Treatment Docket" to the NDCC under Drug Court.
• Veterans Treatment Docket is a district court supervised docket
  • approved by the supreme court
  • combines judicial supervision with licensed treatment programs to treat
    • substance use disorders
    • mental health conditions
    • behavioral health conditions
    • traumatic brain injuries
    • military sexual trauma; and
    • co-occuring disorders
  • Supreme court may adopt rules including rules of procedure for veterans treatment dockets

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Committee recommended DO PASS 7-0-0 SJ 304
• PASSED Senate 40-6 SJ 313
• Signed by Senate President 3/30/2021 SJ 1083

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Received in House 1/29/2021 HJ 399
• Committee recommended DO PASS 13-0-1 HJ 1217
• PASSED House 87-6 HJ 1255
• Signed by House Speaker 3/29/2021 HJ 1317

Signed by Governor 3/31/2021 SJ 1131

Fiscal note: $145,247 in SB 2002

4/21/2021: Funding removed by conference committee Video

• Senate: Dever, Heckaman, Hogue
• House: Bellew, Brandenburg, Kempenich 

4/29/2021: Last day of session funding added to OMB budget HB 1015 Section 11   Video of amendment

LEGAL. Veterans Court Docket 

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA , NDNG and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-02 and sections 19-03.1-23 and 39-08-01.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to drug court and the creation of a veterans treatment docket. 

This bill would...

• Add a "Veterans Treatment Docket" to the NDCC under Drug Court.
• Veterans Treatment Docket is a district court supervised docket
  • approved by the supreme court
  • combines judicial supervision with licensed treatment programs to treat
    • substance use disorders
    • mental health conditions
    • behavioral health conditions
    • traumatic brain injuries
    • military sexual trauma; and
    • co-occuring disorders
  • Supreme court may adopt rules including rules of procedure for veterans treatment dockets

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Committee recommended DO PASS 7-0-0 SJ 304
• PASSED Senate 40-6 SJ 313
• Signed by Senate President 3/30/2021 SJ 1083

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Received in House 1/29/2021 HJ 399
• Committee recommended DO PASS 13-0-1 HJ 1217
• PASSED House 87-6 HJ 1255
• Signed by House Speaker 3/29/2021 HJ 1317

Signed by Governor 3/31/2021 SJ 1131

Fiscal note: $145,247 in SB 2002

4/21/2021: Funding removed by conference committee Video

• Senate: Dever, Heckaman, Hogue
• House: Bellew, Brandenburg, Kempenich 

4/29/2021: Last day of session funding added to OMB budget HB 1015 Section 11   Video of amendment

LEGAL. Veterans Court Docket 

Pre-approved by Commissioner, ACOVA , NDNG and NDVLC

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 12.1-32-02 and sections 19-03.1-23 and 39-08-01.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to drug court and the creation of a veterans treatment docket. 

This bill would...

• Add a "Veterans Treatment Docket" to the NDCC under Drug Court.
• Veterans Treatment Docket is a district court supervised docket
  • approved by the supreme court
  • combines judicial supervision with licensed treatment programs to treat
    • substance use disorders
    • mental health conditions
    • behavioral health conditions
    • traumatic brain injuries
    • military sexual trauma; and
    • co-occuring disorders
  • Supreme court may adopt rules including rules of procedure for veterans treatment dockets

SENATE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Committee recommended DO PASS 7-0-0 SJ 304
• PASSED Senate 40-6 SJ 313
• Signed by Senate President 3/30/2021 SJ 1083

HOUSE AMENDMENTS & ACTIONS

• Received in House 1/29/2021 HJ 399
• Committee recommended DO PASS 13-0-1 HJ 1217
• PASSED House 87-6 HJ 1255
• Signed by House Speaker 3/29/2021 HJ 1317

Signed by Governor 3/31/2021 SJ 1131

Fiscal note: $145,247 in SB 2002

4/21/2021: Funding removed by conference committee Video

• Senate: Dever, Heckaman, Hogue
• House: Bellew, Brandenburg, Kempenich 

4/29/2021: Last day of session funding added to OMB budget HB 1015 Section 11   Video of amendment

2019 66^th Legislative Session

Summary: Veteran & Military Bills

1. Appreciation of Veterans and Military
   1. 1056: POW/MIA Flag to be flown daily on the ND State Capitol Grounds
      1. Immediately south of the State Capitol Building
         1. In front of the all Veterans Memorial
         2. On the east side of the Heritage Center
         3. PASSED
   2. 1169: Patriots Day designated for the third Monday in April each year
      1. Commemorate the start of the American Revolutionary War and the battles of Lexington and Concord (shot heard around the world)
      2. Governor to make proclamation each year
      3. PASSED
   3. 1404: Veterans Memorial Highway
      1. Designates ND Highway 22 as “Veterans Memorial Highway”
      2. Signs to be placed along highway
      3. ND Department of Transportation may accept and expend donations for this project
      4. PASSED
   4. HCR 3019: Honor Flight. ND House and Senate Show appreciation for ND and MN Honor Fights (HCR 3019)
      1. PASSED
   5. HCR 3023: Honor Fallen Armed Forces Veterans ND House and Senate show appreciation (HCR 3023)
      1. PASSED
   6. HCR 3033: US Flag to be displayed in Memorial Hall of Capitol at all times
      1. PASSED
2. Budget
   1. 1007: Veterans Home
      1. Added one time funding:
         1. $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
         2. $99,400 for equipment
         3. $100,000 for flooring project
         4. $233,450 for demolition of administrator’s residence
         5. $52,500 for security system upgrades
         6. $25,000 for strategic plan
         7. $68,000 for Nurse call system
   2. 1025: ND Department of Veterans Affairs Budget
      1. Continue $50,000 grant for service dogs to Veterans with PTSD (HB 1025 and HB 1128)
      2. Continue funding for one DAV transportation Van $18,800 (HB 1025 and HB 1168)
      3. Added funding for Stand Down Grants $5,000 (HB 1025 and HB 1178)
      4. PASSED

3. Burial & Memorial
   1. 1131: ND Commemorative Memorial coin can be purchased by any person
      1. (removed restriction to family only)
      2. Sale of coins are exempt from state sales tax
      3. PASSED
   2. 2195: Spouse of Veteran Burial Benefits at ND Veterans Cemetery
      1. Provides $175,000 to defray the cost of interring spouse of veteran
      2. Program period: March 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021
      3. PASSED
4. Education
   1. 1046: ND National Guard Tuition Waiver to be effective upon initial appointment into the National Guard
      1. (This bill also included under “National Guard Specific”)
      2. PASSED
   2. 1389: Veteran Scholarship for Aeronautics
      1. $20,000 scholarship per veteran in program
      2. FAILED
5. Employment
   1. 1095: Employment protection for National Guard members called up for state emergencies. Expanded to include ND employees as members of National Guard in other states.
      1. (Also included under “National Guard Specific”)
      2. PASSED
   2. 1337: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact
      1. Allows military members and spouses (and other) with emergency medical licensures to be recognized and allowed to assist in medical emergencies in states with this compact
         1. PASSED
   3. 2059, 2126, 2127, 2173, 2306: Military Spouse Licensure & Permit and Interstate Compacts
      1. Provides exemptions, compacts and quicker licensure or permit for military spouses transferred to North Dakota
      2. PASSED
   4. 2314: Veterans Preference
      1. Removes “Wartime” and “ND Residency” requirement
         1. Adds Honorably discharged ND National Guard or Reserve members with at least 20 years of service or served in a combat zone.
         2. PASSED
6. Financial
   1. 1053: Tax Exempt Military Retirement Pay
      1. Exempt from State Income Tax effective for taxable years after 12/31/2018
         1. PASSED
   2. 1061: Tax Exempt Military Pay and Military Retirement Pay
      1. Exempt active military and all NG and Reserve Pay
      2. Exempt Military retirement pay
      3. FAILED
   3. 1130:  ACOVA PWTF investment
      1. ACOVA to set investment goals, objectives, and asset allocation of PWTF
      2. FAILED
   4. 1248: Income Tax Check-off box to contribute to the Veterans Post War Trust Fund
      1. Allow ND tax payers to contribute to PWTF when filing state income tax
      2. Effective for taxable years after 12/31/2018
      3. PASSED
   5. 1545: Property Tax Credit Disabled Veterans
      1. Remove current property tax law
      2. Provide income tax “sur-tax”
      3. FAILED
   6. 2097: Adjusted Compensation (known as war bonus) extended from ending 6/30/2019 to 6/30/2021
      1. For service between December 5, 1992 and June 30, 2021
      2. PASSED
   7. 2309 Property Tax Credit for Veterans
      1. Removes all current property tax credits for disabled veterans and spouses
      2. Allows property tax credit for all veterans or surviving spouses receiving DIC or Pension
      3. Removes tax valuation limit
      4. FAILED
   8. 2314: Expand Veteran Aid Loan at ND Department of Veterans Affairs to persons with a VA disability rating who do not meet the NDCC 37-01-40 definition of a veteran
      1. PASSED
7. Health and Wellbeing
   1. 1359 2012: Hyperbaric Oxygenation Treatment Pilot (HB 1359 and SB 2012)
      1. Provides $335,000 to ND Human Services for a pilot study of HBOT for Traumatic Brain Injuries
      2. 1359 FAILED, SB 2012 PASSED
   2. HCR 3018: Hyperbaric Oxygenation Treatment. Resolution to urge US Congress to provide veterans with Medical coverage for HBOT therapy
      1. PASSED
   3. 2314: Expand Grantsat ND Department of Veterans Affairs for Hearing, Optical, Dental/Denture and other medical to persons with a VA disability rating who do not meet the NDCC 37-01-40 definition of a Veteran
      1. PASSED
8. Housing
   1. NONE

9. Law/Policy Change
   1. 1054: North Dakota Veterans Coordinating Council Name Change to North Dakota Veterans Legislative Council
      1. PASSED
   2. 1129: ND Department of Veterans Affairs allowed to work with Public and Private entities to serve ND Veterans and their families
      1. PASSED
   3. 1131: ND Department of Veterans Affairs allowed to Apply for, Accept and Expend donations, gifts, grants or bequests from any public or private entity
      1. PASSED
   4. 1316: ND Department of Veterans Affairs file access
      1. Updated verbiage of NDCC 37-18-11 on protection and access to veteran files
      2. PASSED
   5. 1397: Vehicle and Aircraft Excise Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
      1. 50-100% disabled veterans receive exemption equal to disability rating
      2. FAILED
   6. 1409: County Veteran Service Officers Accreditation
      1. Maintain proficiency and accreditation as established by NDDVA
      2. FAILED
   7. 2314: County Veteran Service officers to be accredited by the National Association of County Veteran Service Officers or the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs within 12 months of appointment as CVSO (SB 2314)
      1. Previously only NACVSO accreditation was required and no timeline set
      2. PASSED

10. Legal Services
    1. 1518: Veterans and Military Members Criminal Justice Study
       1. Study the need for a veteran’s court during interim
       2. FAILED

11. Military Families Top Ten Key Issues
    1. 1095: Employment protection for National Guard members called up for state emergencies. Expanded to include ND employees as members of National Guard in other states.
       1. (Also included under “National Guard Specific” and “employment”)
       2. PASSED
    2. 1337: Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact
       1. Allows military members and spouses (and other) with emergency medical licensures to be recognized and allowed to assist in medical emergencies in states with this compact
       2. PASSED
    3. 2059, 2126, 2127, 2173, 2306: Military Spouse Licensure & Permit and Interstate Compacts
       1. Provides exemptions, compacts and quicker licensure or permit for military spouses transferred to North Dakota
       2. PASSED

12. National Guard Specific
    1. 1046: ND National Guard Tuition Waiver to be effective upon initial appointment into the National Guard
       1. (This item also included under EDUCATION)
       2. PASSED
    2. 1095: Employment protection for National Guard members called up for state emergencies. Expanded to include ND employees as members of National Guard in other states.
       1. (Also included under “National Guard Specific”)
       2. PASSED
    3. 1101: ND National Guard Adjutant General allowed to Accept and Expend donations, gifts, grants or bequests
       1. From private or Federal organizations
       2. For ND Service member, Veteran, family and Survivor Support Program
       3. PASSED
    4. 2097: ND National Guard Deputy Adjutant appointment: Must have 3 years commissioned service in ND National Guard prior to be appointment. Currently was 5 years.
       1. PASSED

13. Other Misc.
    1. NONE

14. Services and Outreach
    1. 1177: NSO/VSO Funding
       1. NDDVA to provide $50,000 grant to Veteran Service Organizations for NSO funding
       2. $150,000 total
       3. FAILED
15. Studies
    1. 1518: Veterans and Military Members Criminal Justice Study
       1. Study the need for a veteran’s court during interim
       2. FAILED
    2. HCR 3047: Veterans Affairs
       1. Interim study of Veterans Affairs. Mirrors the Governor’s Task Force on Veterans Affairs.
       2. PASSED
    3. 2015: Veterans Home
       1. Interim study of Veterans home potential revenue generating
       2. (SB 2015 section 35)
       3. PASSED

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302

Veterans Home Appropriations

A BILL for an Act to provide an appropriation for defraying the expenses of the veterans' home.

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding from soldiers home fund;
  • $48,000 stipend for housing administrator
  • $99,400 for equipment
  • $100,000 for flooring project
  • $233,450 for demolition of administrators residence
  • $52,500 for security system upgrades
• Committee recommended DO PASS 21-0-0 HJ 766
• PASSED HOUSE 86-7 HJ 909

SENATE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Added one-time funding;
  • Authorized $68,000 transfered from soldiers' home fund operating expenses for use on Nurse Call System upgrade
  • $38,000 for flooring project in the skilled nursing areas
  • $25,000 for strategic plan
• Salary increase of 2% wtih monthly minimum $120, Maximum $200 in first year and 2.5% second year
• Restores funding for 2 FTE
• Committee recommended DO PASS as amended 14-0-0 SJ 1277
• PASSED SENATE as amended Emergency Clause Carried 46-0 SJ 1300
• HOUSE REFUSED TO CONCUR HJ 1660
• House Conference Committee Appointed: Kreidt, B. Anderson, Holman  HJ 1660
• Senate Conference Committee Appointed: Dever, Poolman, Mathern SJ 1442

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

• Removes funding for the 2 FTE restored by Senate
• PASSED HOUSE 85-6 HJ 1983
• PASSED SENATE 46-0 SJ 1757

SIGNED BY GOVERNOR 4/26/2019 HJ 2302