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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2012

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A N A C T

RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE - EXTENSION OF VETERANS'

BENEFITS

     Introduced By: Representative James N. McLaughlin

     Date Introduced: January 18, 2012

     Referred To: House Veterans` Affairs

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 30-17.1 of the General Laws entitled "Veterans' Affairs" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     30-17.1-6.1. Veterans' assistance coordinator. – (a) The director of the department of

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human services shall appoint a coordinator in the division of veterans’ affairs to assist veterans in

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the filing of claims applications, to assist widows of veterans with applications for widow’s

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pension benefits, and to assist and coordinate the transportation of veterans in need of medical

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care between the Providence veterans’ hospital and the veterans’ home.

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     (b) The coordinator shall be a full-time state employee with compensation in the amount

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of thirty-thousand dollars ($30,000) or more depending upon the qualifications of the individual

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employed.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N A C T

RELATING TO MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE - EXTENSION OF VETERANS'

BENEFITS

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     This act would create the position of veterans’ assistance coordinator within the

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Department of Human Services.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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