2021 House Bill 4380

Create state “military and veteran services support fund”

Introduced in the House

March 2, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Richard Steenland (D-22)

To create a government “military and veteran services support fund,” which would be a segregated state account managed by a board comprised of specified officials and political appointees, who could give away or spend charitable contributions collected by the fund on things they think will “enhance” service members and veterans.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security

May 18, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 15, 2021

Passed in the House 97 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 16, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Families, Seniors, and Veterans

Oct. 28, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.