Veterans and Military Affairs
Task Force Description
Established in 2025, the Veteran and Military Affairs Task Force works to honor and empower those who serve our nation by advancing policies that support veterans, service members, and military families. The Task Force brings together state lawmakers, veterans’ organizations, and private-sector leaders to create trusted policy solutions that improve quality of life, promote economic opportunity, and facilitate a smooth transition for America’s heroes as they return to civilian life.
The Veteran and Military Affairs Task Force is committed to ensuring that veterans and service members are recognized as assets to their communities and have the tools they need to thrive. By removing barriers to employment, streamlining reintegration, encouraging entrepreneurship, and improving state veteran services, the Task Force ensures that those who served are fully equipped to succeed.
Meeting Information
Thursday, July 17
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Call to Order and Opening Remarks
New Member Introductions
New Model Policy: Veterans and Military Affairs Task Force Statement of Principles
Legislator Presentation: Cutting Red Tape for Child Care on Military Bases
Legislator Presentation: Veterans Resource Centers
Presentation: Alternative Treatments for PTSD
Legislator Presentation: Military Child School Transitions
Legislator Presentation: Supporting Military-Connected Children
Presentation: Supporting Veterans in the Justice System
Roundtable Discussion: Future Model Policy Ideas
Member Updates and For the Good of the Order
Adjournment
All Model Policies
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Statement of Principles on Effective Veterans and Military Affairs Policy Draft
The principles outlined below provide the foundation for effective and productive policy development for veterans and military members at the state and local level. For the purpose of this statement of principles, veterans are defined as individuals who have served honorably in the Armed Forces and are no longer…
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Veterans Justice Act Final
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF _________: Section 1. Purpose (1) Veterans charged with certain offenses shall be given the opportunity to avoid a record of conviction, or have a felony reduced to a misdemeanor, in probation eligible offenses and avoid incarceration, and instead receive probation…
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Military Spouse Licensure Act Final
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF [INSERT HERE] Section 1. Definitions. For this section of code, the following definitions are established: (1) “Occupational license” means any permit or license issued by a state board, agency, or bureau authorizing the holder to practice his…