Assistance Relief Application Appeal

Appeals to ACOVA subcommittee of Loan and Grant program would be closed to public, upon the request of the applicant, to protect the medical and financial information of the applicant.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Financial
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Post War Trust Fund

National Guard Group Life Insurance

Origination: Rep. DeKrey

Pay for first $250,000 of National Guard Members group life insurance premiums. Changed to an interim study of the benefits of ND and other state guard members.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • Appreciation of Veterans and Military
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • National Guard Specific
  • Study

National Guard Group Life Insurance

Origination: Rep. DeKrey

Pay for first $250,000 of National Guard Members group life insurance premiums. Changed to an interim study of the benefits of ND and other state guard members.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • Appreciation of Veterans and Military
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • National Guard Specific
  • Study

National Guard Group Life Insurance

Origination: Rep. DeKrey

Pay for first $250,000 of National Guard Members group life insurance premiums. Changed to an interim study of the benefits of ND and other state guard members.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • Appreciation of Veterans and Military
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • National Guard Specific
  • Study

National Guard Group Life Insurance

Origination: Rep. DeKrey

Pay for first $250,000 of National Guard Members group life insurance premiums. Changed to an interim study of the benefits of ND and other state guard members.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • Appreciation of Veterans and Military
  • Failed Bill
  • Financial
  • National Guard Specific
  • Study

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Committee Hearing :10:15am Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Committee Hearing :10:15am Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Committee Hearing :10:15am Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
FAILED HOUSE 24-69
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
FAILED HOUSE 24-69
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
FAILED HOUSE 24-69
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Status Updates:
Committee Hearing :10:15am Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Status Updates:
Committee Hearing :10:15am Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Status Updates:
Committee Hearing :10:15am Fort Union Room
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Status Updates:
FAILED HOUSE 24-69
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Status Updates:
FAILED HOUSE 24-69
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Administrative Committee on Veterans Affairs (ACOVA) Membership and Compensation

Origination: Rep. Grande, Sen. Dever

A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact sections 37-18.1-01, 37-18.1-02, and 37-18.1-03 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the administrative committee on veterans' affairs; and to repeal section 37-18.1-04 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to compensation for the administrative committee on veterans' affairs. 

This bill would...

  • Reduce ACOVA from 15 to 3 voting members and 3 non-voting ex-officio members
    • Three voting members:
      • Director of Department of Human Services
      • Secretary of State
        • Secretary of the Committee
      • State Treasurer
        • Chairman of the Committee
    • Three Ex-officio non-voting members
      • Veterans Administration director
      • Job Service Director
      • ND National Guard Adjutant General
    • **NOTE: No veterans on ACOVA
  • Commissioner appointed by Governor
  • Commissioner may appoint an advisory committee for recommendations

HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND ACTIONS

  • Removed language of original bill
  • Governance of Veterans Home changes;
    • Removes ACOVA from general supervision and government
    • Places Veterans Home Governing Board as general supervision and goverment
    • 7 member Governing Board
      • Appointed by Governor
      • 5 members must meet qualification as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Members to receive compensation of $135 per day
    • Veterans Home Administrator appointed and serves at the pleasure of the Governor
  • Governance of Department of Veterans Affairs
    • Governor Appoints Commissioner
      • Commissioner must meet qualification as a Veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Works at the pleasure of the Governor
    • ACOVA
      • Removes current language of ACOVA
      • Creates 9 voting member board appointed by Governor ​
        • One member from each of the following organizations
          • American Legions
          • AMVETS
          • Disbled American Veterans
          • Veterans of Foreign Wars
          • Vietnam Veterans of America
        • Four members nominated from any organization or citizen
          • Each must qualify as a veteran under NDCC 37-01-40
      • Governor Appoints Chairman of the ACOVA
      • Ex-Officia members of ACOVA
        • ​Adjutant General
        • Director of Human Services
  • Executive Director of Job Service ND
  • Removes Powers and Duties of ACOVA and replaces with
    • Committee shall present matters needing attention and action to the apporopriate board, commission, agency or department of state
    • Committee shall create a strategice plan for delivery of services by the Committee
      • Annually report status of strategic plan to Governor
        • Add compensation of $135 per day and expenses
  • Committee recommended DO NOT PASS 8-5-0 HJ 700

FISCAL NOTE: $46,000

FAILED HOUSE 24-69 HJ 789


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Support:
Oppose
Status Updates:
FAILED HOUSE 24-69
Categories:
  • ACOVA
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Failed Bill
  • Law/Policy Change
  • Veterans Home

Wounded Warrior Project Deer Licenses

Issue four any deer licenses annually to the wounded warrior project for distribution. A license issued under this subsection is valid from the opening of the youth deer season through the close of the deer season.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • Appreciation: Hunting and Fishing
  • Appreciation of Veterans and Military
  • Law/Policy Change

Wounded Warrior Project Deer Licenses

Issue four any deer licenses annually to the wounded warrior project for distribution. A license issued under this subsection is valid from the opening of the youth deer season through the close of the deer season.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • Appreciation: Hunting and Fishing
  • Appreciation of Veterans and Military
  • Law/Policy Change

Wounded Warrior Project Deer Licenses

Issue four any deer licenses annually to the wounded warrior project for distribution. A license issued under this subsection is valid from the opening of the youth deer season through the close of the deer season.


62nd Legislative Assembly - 2011 House Bill
Sponsors:
Status Updates:
Passed
Categories:
  • Appreciation: Hunting and Fishing
  • Appreciation of Veterans and Military
  • Law/Policy Change