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AB-151 Local government: disabled veterans: assistance. (2013-2014)

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Assembly Bill No. 151
CHAPTER 689

An act to add Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 935) to Chapter 5 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code, relating to veterans.

[ Approved by Governor  October 10, 2013. Filed with Secretary of State  October 10, 2013. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


AB 151, Olsen. Local government: disabled veterans: assistance.
Existing law authorizes the board of supervisors of any county to grant financial assistance, relief, and support to indigent veterans, as provided. Existing law requires that the assistance, relief, and support be administered through and by any military, naval, or marine organization created for the purpose of aiding, relieving, and supporting such veterans, as specified.
This bill would authorize the governing board of a county to grant financial assistance, relief, and support to a disabled veteran, as defined.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 935) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 4 of the Military and Veterans Code, to read:
Article  1.5. Disabled Veterans

935.
 (a) The governing board of any county may grant financial assistance, relief, and support to a disabled veteran, as defined in Section 999.