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From: LiteTank@aol.com
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:18:42 -0400
Subject: UVLC Report

Forwared by Adjutant, DAV Chapter 13

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Comrades,

for your information, the United Veterans Legislative Council Report.

R. Walker

Adj.

United Veterans Legislative Council Report

March 26

VAMDAL - Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature

8 AM - 2 PM (Please see attached for assembly veteran seating)

The event will begin with presentations at Veterans Memorial Hall at 0800, located behind the Governor's Building, then move to the Legislature for resolutions.

Following this event we will have our UVLC Meeting; Guinn Rm in the Capital Building (Governor's Building), 1500 (3pm), teleconferenced to UNLV in Rm CBC-B117.

Attached is a letter template for support of AB 140. We are asking that the state civil judges adhere to Federal Law when concerning VA Service Connected Disability Compensation and Alimony. I encourage you to be an active participant in our efforts and personalize then send a copy to your representatives.

WEEK 7 Report

AB 62- Regarding; Military day in Legislature, veterans remains officer, naming state buildings and parks after veterans; Amend, Do Pass out of Assembly Gov Affairs Committee, Feb 27. Amendment does not affect intent.

AB 71- Regarding; IU tax exemption increase same as 100%. Amend, Do Pass out of Assebmly Taxation Committee, March 12. The IU portion was removed due to fiscal impact likely killing the bill. However, we will pursue possible action administratively. Remainder of Bill including Gold Star family tax exemption intact and moving forward.

AB 76- Regarding; out of state tuition waiver for veterans. Amend, Do Pass out of Assembly on Education, March 11. Amendment increased out of state tuition waiver for veterans to 5 years from end of service date.

AB 89- Regarding; license reciprocity for military education applicable in the civilian world. Amend, Do Pass out of Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee, March 4. Amendment does not affect intent.

AB 93-  Regarding; requiring certain licensed professionals to receive suicide prevention and awareness training in order to renew certain licenses. Do Pass out of  Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee, Feb 25.

AB 103- Regarding; creation of Silver Star and Bronze Star license plates. Heard in Assembly Committee on Taxation, Feb 17.

AB 131- Regarding; adding an application for selective service to be available upon application for Nv driver license. Amend, Do Pass out of Assembly Committee on Transportation, Feb 24.

AB 140-Regarding; VA Disability Compensation used as community property and income for purposes of Alimony. Heard in Assembly Judiciary Committee, March 20^th 0800, Excellent turnout, to all those who participated in both Reno and Las Vegas; THANK YOU!! Working on changes of Bills wording to Codify Federal Law.

AB 184- Regarding; Revises provisions governing the involuntary commitment of certain persons to a hospital of the Department of Veterans Affairs. No meetings scheduled at this time.

AB 241- Regarding; Creates the Advisory Military and Veterans Research Committee. Heard on March 20, 0830, Rm 4100. Director Miller and UVLC Secretary Tim Galuzzi testified for amendments to not duplicate efforts of Veteran Service Commission but rather expand existing.

AB 250- Regarding; Revising provisions relating to disabled veterans who are entitled to special license plates; Amend, Do Pass out of Assembly Transportation Committee, March 12.

AB 257- Regarding; Creates the Nevada Defense Support Committee within the Governor's Office of Economic Development. No meetings scheduled at this time.

AB 294- Regarding; "AN ACT relating to public health; requiring providers of health care to receive training relating to suicide assessment, screening and referral. No meetings scheduled at this time.

AB 301- Regarding; Prohibits restrictions on the freedom to display the flag of the State of Nevada in certain places. Heard in Assembly Judiciary Committee, March 19.

AB 318- Regarding; Financial services; providing that any deferred deposit loan, high-interest loan, refund anticipation loan or title loan made to a current or former member of the military must conform to the requirements of the federal Military Lending Act. No meeting scheduled at this time.

AB 327- Regarding; Makes an appropriation to the Eighth Judicial District Court for a Veterans Court Coordinator. No meetings scheduled at this time.

AB 388- Regarding; Revises provisions governing certain leaves of absence for military duty for public officers and employees. No meetings scheduled at this time.

SB 60- Regarding; Establishes the "Office of Military Legal Assistance" within the Attorney General's office. Heard in Senate Judiciary, March 9.

SB 90- Regarding; Military court martial process for Nv Military. Currently no such process exists. Passed out of Senate, passed out of Assembly Committee on Government Affairs.

SB 145- Regarding; Out of state residents in Nv National Guard to pay in state fees for motorcycle safety course. Passed out of Senate. Hearing in Assembly on Transportation March 26, 1315, Rm 3143.

SB 209- Regarding; Diver License designation documentation expansion, Assigned to Senate Committee on Transportation. Do Pass out of Senate Transportation Committee, March 19.

SB 268- Regarding; Relating to veterans; requiring the Department of Veterans Services to develop plans and programs to assist veterans who have suffered sexual trauma while on active duty or during military training. No meetings scheduled at this time.

Any questions, comments, or concerns please contact me at

Caleb E. Harris 
UVLC Chairman

DAV Nv Legislative Co-Chair
VFW Nv Legislative Co-Chair calebharris1973@yahoo.com 
PO Box 60431 Reno, Nv
775-636-2369