SB-519
Social Services

Veterans.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new Veteran Task Force to prevent military veterans from leaving California.
  • Creates a diverse coalition of 25 state agencies and organizations to examine veteran benefits and support.
  • Requires evaluation of housing, childcare, taxation relief, and job assistance for veterans and their families.
  • Task force members serve without compensation to develop retention strategies for veterans.
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)
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Summary

Senator Archuleta's proposal to establish a Veteran Task Force addresses California's declining veteran population by creating a comprehensive review mechanism for military personnel retention policies. The task force would examine existing veteran benefits, transition assistance programs, and quality-of-life factors affecting service members' decisions to remain in California after completing their military service.

The legislation outlines a diverse membership structure that includes representatives from state agencies, legislative committees, and stakeholder organizations. Key participants would include the Department of Veterans Affairs, California Health and Human Services Agency, and various public safety and labor organizations. The VetFund Foundation would chair the task force, with the San Diego Military Advisory Council serving as vice chair. Members would serve without compensation.

The task force's mandate encompasses examination of multiple factors affecting veteran retention, including existing benefits, military-to-civilian transition services, professional licensing for military spouses, childcare access, housing affordability, tax policies, and support for veteran-owned businesses. The legislation authorizes the task force to establish working groups and incorporate outside expertise as needed to fulfill these responsibilities.

This addition to the Military and Veterans Code creates a new coordinating body while maintaining existing veteran support programs and administrative structures. The task force would operate within current agency resources, requiring no additional state appropriations for its establishment or operations.

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Introduced By

Bob Archuleta
Bob ArchuletaD
California State Senator

Community Outlook

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Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

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Shannon GroveR
Senator
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Bob ArchuletaD
Senator
Bill Author
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Tom UmbergD
Senator
Committee Member
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Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
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Jerry McNerneyD
Senator
Committee Member
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Shannon GroveR
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Bob ArchuletaD
Senator
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Tom UmbergD
Senator
Committee Member
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Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
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Jerry McNerneyD
Senator
Committee Member

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes a new Veteran Task Force to prevent military veterans from leaving California.
  • Creates a diverse coalition of 25 state agencies and organizations to examine veteran benefits and support.
  • Requires evaluation of housing, childcare, taxation relief, and job assistance for veterans and their families.
  • Task force members serve without compensation to develop retention strategies for veterans.

Get Involved

Act Now!

This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.

Introduced By

Bob Archuleta
Bob ArchuletaD
California State Senator

Summary

Senator Archuleta's proposal to establish a Veteran Task Force addresses California's declining veteran population by creating a comprehensive review mechanism for military personnel retention policies. The task force would examine existing veteran benefits, transition assistance programs, and quality-of-life factors affecting service members' decisions to remain in California after completing their military service.

The legislation outlines a diverse membership structure that includes representatives from state agencies, legislative committees, and stakeholder organizations. Key participants would include the Department of Veterans Affairs, California Health and Human Services Agency, and various public safety and labor organizations. The VetFund Foundation would chair the task force, with the San Diego Military Advisory Council serving as vice chair. Members would serve without compensation.

The task force's mandate encompasses examination of multiple factors affecting veteran retention, including existing benefits, military-to-civilian transition services, professional licensing for military spouses, childcare access, housing affordability, tax policies, and support for veteran-owned businesses. The legislation authorizes the task force to establish working groups and incorporate outside expertise as needed to fulfill these responsibilities.

This addition to the Military and Veterans Code creates a new coordinating body while maintaining existing veteran support programs and administrative structures. The task force would operate within current agency resources, requiring no additional state appropriations for its establishment or operations.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/19/2025)
Probability of Passing
We're working on it! Check back later.

Key Dates

Next Step
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Next Step
Senate Committee
Referred to the Senate Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Hearing scheduled for , 1021 O Street, Room 2200
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Senate Floor
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Community Outlook

No votes yet
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Relevant Contacts

Profile
Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Bob ArchuletaD
Senator
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Tom UmbergD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
Profile
Jerry McNerneyD
Senator
Committee Member
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Shannon GroveR
Senator
Committee Member
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Bob ArchuletaD
Senator
Bill Author
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Tom UmbergD
Senator
Committee Member
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Caroline MenjivarD
Senator
Committee Member
Profile
Jerry McNerneyD
Senator
Committee Member