HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:    Defense & Veterans' Affairs 

TIME & DATE:  10:00 AM or upon final adjourn./recess or bill referral if permission granted,
Monday, April 12, 2021 

PLACE:       E2.028 
CHAIR:       Rep. Richard Peña Raymond 

HB 861         Thierry
Relating to a study and report on the establishment and implementation of a program that provides financial assistance to property owners who offer housing to veterans at risk of homelessness.

HB 4243        Gervin-Hawkins                                         
Relating to treating persons who were dishonorably discharged from the military solely on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity as honorably discharged veterans under state law.

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