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AB 2261 — California Veterans Services and Workforce Development Division.
Last action — From committee without further action.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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
Existing law establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer various benefits for veterans. This bill would establish the California Veterans Services and Workforce Development Division within the department to administer veterans assistance programs provided by the state, and to coordinate with other state entities regarding informing veterans of benefits and assistance programs and changes in existing veterans programs or new veterans programs. This bill would on or before July 1, 2015, require the division to administer the programs and services described in the federal Jobs for Veterans State Grant Program, as specified. This bill would require the division to coordinate with the Employment Development Department (EDD) for the transfer of the existing administration of these programs and services from the EDD to the division, including, but not limited to, coordinating the transfer of state civil service employees, records, and appropriated funds related to the administration of these programs. This bill would require the department to utilize its existing resources to pay any costs incurred by the department in implementing the transfer. This bill would also make legislative findings and declarations relating to the need for, and provision of, services for veterans.
Bill Text
- Amended 04/22/14 - Amended Assembly Current pdf April 22, 2014
- Introduced 02/21/14 - Introduced pdf February 21, 2014
- AB2261 View text html
Action History
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From committee without further action.
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In committee: Set, second hearing. Held under submission.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 29). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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Re-referred to Com. on V.A.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on V.A. Read second time and amended.
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.
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Referred to Com. on V.A.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- Gorell · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Gorell
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 90% | 0% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Brown | — | Yea |
| Melendez | — | Yea |
| Salas | — | Yea |
| Chávez | — | Yea |
| Dababneh | — | Yea |
| Eggman | — | Yea |
| Fox | — | Yea |
| Muratsuchi, Al | Democratic | Yea |
| Quirk-Silva, Sharon | Democratic | Yea |
| Grove, Shannon | Republican | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 2261 do?
- Existing law establishes the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer various benefits for veterans. This bill would establish the California Veterans Services and Workforce Development Division within the department to administer veterans assistance programs provided by the state, and to coordinate with other state entities regarding informing veterans of benefits and assistance programs and changes in existing veterans programs or new veterans programs. This bill would on or before July 1, 2015, require the division to administer the programs and services described in the federal Jobs for Veterans State Grant Program, as specified. This bill would require the division to coordinate with the Employment Development Department (EDD) for the transfer of the existing administration of these programs and services from the EDD to the division, including, but not limited to, coordinating the transfer of state civil service employees, records, and appropriated funds related to the administration of these programs. This bill would require the department to utilize its existing resources to pay any costs incurred by the department in implementing the transfer. This bill would also make legislative findings and declarations relating to the need for, and provision of, services for veterans.
- Who sponsors AB 2261?
- AB 2261 is sponsored by Gorell.
- What is the current status of AB 2261?
- This bill died with 2013-2014 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 2261?
- Track AB 2261 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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