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Minutes for HB2759 - Committee on Veterans and Military

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Modifying the definition of veteran and disabled veteran to create a common definition for each term and clarifying disability evaluations for benefits granted to disabled veterans.

Minutes Content for Tue, Feb 13, 2024

Staff briefed the Committee on the contents of HB2759..(Attachment 7)

The Chairman recognized Representative Timothy Johnson. (Attachment 8) He said HB2759 modifies the definition of "veteran" and "disabled veteran"  to create a common definition for both terms throughout Kansas statutes.  This bill also clarifies disability evaluations for benefits granted to a disabled veteran.

Mike Kelly came forward in support of this bill.(Attachment 9)

There being no other proponents, opponents or neutrals, the Chairman closed the hearing on HB2759 and opened the hearing on HB2761.