2011 Joint Leadership Council Legislative Objectives
The following legislative objectives were adopted
by the Joint Leadership Council of Veterans Service Organizations (the JLC) on
July 21, 2010. These are the prioritized objectives of the 23 Veterans Service
Organizations represented on the JLC.
1.
Alternate Dedicated Revenue Sources for Veterans Programs. The JLC requests that the Governor and General
Assembly provide some of the resources required to implement the Compact with
Virginia’s Veterans by creating alternate dedicated revenue sources for
veterans programs. Click here for details.
2.
DVS Benefit Services Program.
The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly improve services to
Virginia veterans by restoring staffing for the DVS Benefits Services Program.
An additional $402,400 (GF) per fiscal year is needed. Click here for details.
3.
State Veterans Cemeteries. The
JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly ensure that state veterans
cemeteries operate in a safe, efficient manner and meet national shrine
standards by filling vacant positions, replacing worn out equipment, and
purchasing necessary supplies. An additional $387,100 (GF) per fiscal year is
needed. Click here for details.
4.
Special Judicial Procedures for Veterans and Military Service Members. The JLC requests that the Governor and General
Assembly help veterans and military service members who have been charged with
a crime by allowing localities to establish special judicial procedures. These
procedures would emphasize use of available treatment options as an alternative
to incarceration and would benefit veterans, military service members, and the
community. Click here for details.
5.
Virginia War Memorial. The JLC
requests that the Governor and General Assembly ensure Virginians who have
given their lives in battle, as well as all military veterans, are honored by
optimizing the operations, maintenance, and program delivery at the Virginia
War Memorial and its new Paul & Phyllis Galanti Education Center. An
additional $255,000 (GF) per fiscal year is needed. Click here for details.
6.
In-state Tuition for Veterans.
The JLC requests that the Governor and General Assembly increase educational
opportunities for recently-discharged veterans by waiving the one-year
residency requirement needed to qualify for in-state tuition rates, provided
all other domiciliary requirements are met. Click here for details.
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