HB 5017
Establishing a one-time American Legion Post Support Grant Program
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Bill overview
This bill creates a one-time grant program administered by the Department of Veterans Assistance to provide financial support to American Legion posts across West Virginia. The program will distribute $10 million equally among all active posts, without requiring individual applications. Funds can be used for building maintenance, equipment, and other expenses that benefit veterans and their families, and includes a sunset provision after the distribution is complete.
Key provisions
- Authorizes a $10 million one-time appropriation for the American Legion Post Support Grant Program.
- The Department of Veterans Assistance will distribute funds equally to all active American Legion posts in West Virginia.
- Posts do not need to apply for the grant.
- Grant funds can be used for building maintenance, equipment, and other operational expenses.
- Funds cannot be used for political activities or personal compensation.
- Each post must submit an expenditure report to the Department within 12 months of receiving funds.
- The Department will compile and submit a statewide report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance.
- The program has a sunset provision, expiring after the distribution and report submission.
Who is affected
- American Legion Posts
- Veterans
- Military Families
- West Virginia Residents
- Department of Veterans Assistance
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