HB 2877
Directs the Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop and implement one or more pilot programs statewide to provide training, job placement services, financial assistance, technical support and business creation assistance to veterans in the construction and construction materials industries.
| Status | In House Committee (HHED) |
| Sponsors | Paul Evans (Democrat) (Chief) |
| Fiscal impact | May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Revenue impact | May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued |
| Emergency clause | Yes |
Bill Text
The bill directs the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to develop pilot programs providing training, job placement, financial assistance, and business creation support to veterans in the construction industry.
Sponsors#
Chief Sponsors: Paul Evans
Overview#
Digest: This Act tells ODVA to start a pilot program to give help to veterans in the construction industry. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.6). Directs the Department of Veterans’ Affairs to develop and implement one or more pilot programs statewide to provide training, job placement services, financial assistance, technical support and business creation assistance to veterans in the construction and construction materials industries. Permits the department to use moneys in the Veterans’ Services Fund to develop, implement and maintain the pilot programs. Requires a report to the Legislative Assembly regarding the status of the pilot programs by September 15, 2026. Sunsets pilot programs on December 31, 2027. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
Legislative History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-13 | H | First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk. |
| 2025-01-17 | H | Referred to Higher Education and Workforce Development with subsequent referral to Emergency Management, General Government, and Veterans, then Ways and Means. |
| 2025-06-27 | H | In committee upon adjournment. |