California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 638 — Veterans: CalVet Home Loan program: credit report check: waiver.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Under existing law, the Department of Veterans Affairs has specified powers and duties relating to veterans, including the administration of the CalVet Home Loan program, which helps fund the purchase of homes and farms for eligible veterans. This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to waive any requirement to run a credit report check for honorably discharged veterans applying for a loan under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1974.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on V.A.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on V.A. Read second time and amended.

  5. Referred to Com. on V.A.

  6. From printer. May be heard in committee March 28.

  7. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Knight · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Knight

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 638 do?
Under existing law, the Department of Veterans Affairs has specified powers and duties relating to veterans, including the administration of the CalVet Home Loan program, which helps fund the purchase of homes and farms for eligible veterans. This bill would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to waive any requirement to run a credit report check for honorably discharged veterans applying for a loan under the Veterans' Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1974.
Who sponsors AB 638?
AB 638 is sponsored by Knight.
What is the current status of AB 638?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 638?
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