California Legislature—2013–14 Regular Session

Assembly Bill No. 2047

Introduced by Assembly Member Ridley-Thomas

February 20, 2014

An act relating to veterans.

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL’S DIGEST

AB 2047, as introduced, Ridley-Thomas. Veterans, services.

The Department of Veterans Affairs administers various state programs, including education, medical, housing, and employment programs, designed to assist California veterans.

This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would assist California veterans with their needs and improve their lives in this state.

Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no.

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

SECTION 1.  

The Legislature finds and declares that California
is home to almost two million veterans, more than any other state
in the nation. With the winding down of the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan, a significant number of California veterans will return
to our communities. Many will be in need of housing assistance
and employment, mental health, drug treatment, and physical
rehabilitation.

SEC. 2.  

It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation
that would assist California veterans with their needs and improve
their lives in this state.