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Bill No.: SF0059 Drafter: JHR
LSO No.: 04LSO-0309.E2 Effective Date: 7/1/2004
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0056
Chapter No.: CH0097
Prime Sponsor: Senator Schiffer
Catch Title: Military assistance trust fund.
Subject: Creates a military assistance trust fund.
Summary/Major Elements:
· This bill:
· Creates a military assistance trust fund;
· Provides for investment of trust funds and distribution of interest earned on the trust fund;
· Authorizes expenditure of funds to assist members of national guard or other military services and their families that are experiencing financial hardship as a result of the members' active duty as specified;
· Specifies eligibility for assistance under the program;
· Requires an annual report;
· Requires rulemaking;
· Provides appropriations.
Comments:
· Popular name – Military Assistance Trust Fund
· Report Required – Adjutant General to report annually to joint appropriations committee by September 1
· Creates/amends major program – financial assistance to members of national guard or other military services, or their families as specified