Veterans: benefits.
- Allows dependents of veterans to receive state educational benefits while simultaneously accessing federal educational benefits or other government assistance.
- Expands educational opportunities for spouses of totally disabled veterans by removing restrictions on concurrent benefit receipt.
- Takes effect immediately upon passage with a majority vote requirement.
Assembly Member Carrillo's proposal to modify veterans' educational benefits would allow military dependents to receive state educational assistance regardless of their eligibility for federal benefits or other government aid. The measure removes existing restrictions that prevent dependents, including spouses of totally disabled veterans, from accessing state educational benefits while receiving federal educational assistance or similar government support.
The change centers on repealing Section 896.1 of the Military and Veterans Code, which currently prohibits concurrent receipt of state and federal educational benefits by veterans' dependents. Under existing law, dependents must choose between state educational benefits and other government assistance programs, limiting their ability to combine multiple sources of support for their education.
The measure maintains the current definition of veteran dependents, which includes spouses of totally disabled veterans, while eliminating barriers to accessing multiple benefit sources. While the bill requires fiscal committee review, it does not include new appropriations or establish additional programs.
 Shannon GroveR Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Juan CarrilloD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Pilar SchiavoD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-2736 | Veterans: benefits. | February 2024 | Vetoed |
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Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 0 | 9 | 79 | PASS |
- Allows dependents of veterans to receive state educational benefits while simultaneously accessing federal educational benefits or other government assistance.
- Expands educational opportunities for spouses of totally disabled veterans by removing restrictions on concurrent benefit receipt.
- Takes effect immediately upon passage with a majority vote requirement.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Carrillo's proposal to modify veterans' educational benefits would allow military dependents to receive state educational assistance regardless of their eligibility for federal benefits or other government aid. The measure removes existing restrictions that prevent dependents, including spouses of totally disabled veterans, from accessing state educational benefits while receiving federal educational assistance or similar government support.
The change centers on repealing Section 896.1 of the Military and Veterans Code, which currently prohibits concurrent receipt of state and federal educational benefits by veterans' dependents. Under existing law, dependents must choose between state educational benefits and other government assistance programs, limiting their ability to combine multiple sources of support for their education.
The measure maintains the current definition of veteran dependents, which includes spouses of totally disabled veterans, while eliminating barriers to accessing multiple benefit sources. While the bill requires fiscal committee review, it does not include new appropriations or establish additional programs.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 0 | 9 | 79 | PASS |
Shannon GroveR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Bob ArchuletaD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tom UmbergD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Juan CarrilloD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Pilar SchiavoD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted |
| Bill Number | Title | Introduced Date | Status | Link to Bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AB-2736 | Veterans: benefits. | February 2024 | Vetoed |