HB 24-1273

House Bill 24-1273 extends the Colorado Veterans Assistance Grant Program for another seven years until September 1, 2031. The bill aims to improve access to services for underserved veterans by setting criteria and procedures to identify them and prioritize funding accordingly. It also requires annual reports to track how funds are allocated to meet these needs. Governor Polis signed the bill into law on June 4, 2024, and it will take effect on August 7, 2024.

Official Summary

The act implements the recommendation of the department of regulatory agencies' sunset review and report on the veterans assistance grant program (program) by continuing the program for 7 years, until September 1, 2031. The act requires the adjutant general to promulgate rules that set forth criteria and procedures for identifying underserved veteran populations, with the intent to prioritize allocating program money to improve access to services for underserved veterans. The act requires the department of military and veterans affairs to annually report to the general assembly the criteria used to identify underserved veteran populations and how program money was allocated to meet the needs of underserved veterans. APPROVED by Governor June 4, 2024 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2024(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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