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Disabled American Veterans
East Valley Chapter 8
655 N. Gilbert Rd, Mesa AZ 85203
Ph: 480-890-2424
Fax: 480-615-4900
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Quarterly First Edition Vol XI
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Chapter 8 General Meeting
April 5th, June 14, 2018
@ 1830hrs (6:30pm)
Hot dinner served at 1730hrs (5:30pm)
Location:
2024 E University Dr. Mesa AZ 85203
(North East Corner of Gilbert Rd & University Dr.
May 10th Installation/General Meeting location to be determined at the April Meeting.
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Chapter Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Chapter Service Officers available:
(No Appointment Needed)
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:00pm
Last Saturday each month:
April 28, 2018 9:00am - 12:00 noon
May 26, 2018 9:00am - 12:00 noon
June 30, 2018 9:00am - 12:00 noon
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Greetings!
It has been a busy quarter for us here at the chapter house with servicing our veterans, to our floors being redone to the starting our roof maintenance on April 9th. And we have Final Nominations & Elections at the
April 5th General meeting. It has been an honor serving as your Commander this past year, and I hope to continue on as your Commander, moving our chapter forward, as we continue to grow our membership and serving our veteran community.
On March 15th I had the honor of presenting Helen Loague', a WWII Army Woman Veteran with a Certificate of Appreciation from the DAV Dept of Arizona as she turned 100 yrs old on that day. When I asked her what she did in the Army, she replied "I was just a pencil pusher" and when I asked her the secret for long life she stated "A beer a day" as she raised her glass in a toast. Helen was a delight to meet and talk with.
I am excited to announce our Spring Fling II Fundraiser to be held April 28th 2pm-6pm (1400hrs-1800hrs) at Monastery Mesa. All the information is below, including our lineup of musical artists donating their time to help with this fundraiser. I would like to thank our Junior Vice Micheal Crowe for the fundraising he has been doing to get the funding/sponsors for our "Green Room" for chapter/unit members & family's/sponsors/artists, also companies wanting to setup tables for their services and prizes for the tournaments to be held that day and it is
FREE to get in!
DAV Dept of Arizona April Newsletter is out and can be found
here or you can download the pdf
here.
If any member has any thing they would like to post in our newsletter or need to get out to the membership; please don't hesitate to contact us at the office.
Peace love & light
Carey Slade
Commander
My motto in life is "It's all good"!
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Greetings!
March is gone. April brings elections. You have to be present to vote so show up on Thursday. BRING YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD or valid ID. We will be checking the National rolls. If you just joined us, the list of new members will be also be there. Dinner starts at 5:30.
Our ranks are swelling as Larry Sell has been on his own personal membership campaign. He, Carol and Jim Ellis, Mike Crowe and a few others have added over two dozen new members in the last month. Six of the new members are over 80.
Humana had a pinning ceremony for Vietnam Vets on March 9th. I had the privilege of setting up a table to represent our chapter. The pins awards are beautiful with an eagle head surrounded by a blue band. I served during that period in a combat MOS (early 70's) and wasn't sent to Vietnam, so I asked if I qualified. I was told if I served between May 15, 1955 and Sept. 1975 I was considered a Vietnam Vet. So if you were questioning whether you need to be boots on in Vietnam itself to earn the pin, the answer is no. Of the 9 million vets who were there, 7 million were volunteers. So if you served during that period and hear of another ceremony, go get your pin.
The popcorn crew is doing wonderfully selling and obtaining donations. The stand was moved down the hall near a group of chairs in front of a TV. The smell of the popcorn scores a "ten" on the advertising scale. I know because it called my name when I was down there last week. Well done to Joe, Ted, Chris, Harland, and Paul.
Chuck Berryhill has manned the Apache Trail Swap Meet trailer and is racking up sales for the rifle raffle along with Ace Thompson and Tom Rodgers and other volunteers at the Gun Shows.
God Bless you and yours with health, wealth, love, and patience.
Deb Magish
Adjutant
"This too will pass".
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THOUGHT'S FROM OUR CHAPLAIN
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"... One nation under God, indivisible ..."
Greetings!
I feel some rising discord in society today. I feel it when I watch the news. And I hear it sometimes when I engage in conversations with those who share differing political viewpoints.
In our Pledge of Allegiance, we have the timeless wisdom found in the words,
"... one nation under God, indivisible ..." I love those words. One Nation Under God Indivisible.
Have you ever noticed there is no comma after
"one nation"? It simply reads
"one nation under God, indivisible."
You probably already know the pledge didn't originally include the words
"under God." Those two words were added by Congress in 1954 under the urging of our 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Back in my home town in Iowa, the Dinner Date bunch gathers every weekday. As they gather before the meal, they stand and recite the pledge. And they take great care to say the words
"one nation under God" without pause.
My hope is that all Americans, all Arizonans, and all veterans can take greater care to live out the words of the Pledge:
"... one nation under God,
indivisible." We are not many nations, but one. And we claim and assert to be indivisible. Even though we all come from various places. We have a variety of religious creeds, and skin colors, and stations in life. Together, we work to become indivisible. We may hold viewpoints which differ from our neighbor. We may disagree on important matters. But we should be able to check our emotions and motives, and maintain a baseline of dignity and respect for one another even though we disagree.
It takes intention to live out these words of the pledge. It takes determination. It takes faith. Faith in God, by whatever name or creed God may be known. We are all, every one of us, Americans, sharing the rich resources of our land and people. By our individual actions, beliefs, and voices, together we can become, more and more,
"one nation under God, indivisible."
Thankfully,
Your Chaplain,
Paul Soderquist
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EVENTS / FUNDRAISERS / OUTREACHES
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DRAWING FOR THIS
SOLORIDER 34 GOLF CART
WILL BE HELD AT OUR CONVENTION IN JUNE.
Tickets available at:
DAV East Valley Chapter 8
655 N Gilbert Rd, Mesa AZ 85203
Cost: $5.00 Each
(Limited amount of tickets available)
**Need not be present to win
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Rifle Raffle Fundraiser
Current Rifle:
M-1 Carbine .30 cal
Drawing to be held June 14th, 2018 @ 6:30pm
Location:
2024 E University Dr. Mesa AZ 85203
http://azdav08.org
Raffle tickets available at Chapter 8 and at the
following locations & dates below:
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Crossroads of the West Gun Shows
April - June 2018
Maricopa County Fairgrounds, Phoenix:
Apache Trail Swap Meet
9452 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85207
Weekends we are not at Gun Shows
Contact Chuck Berryhill for details
The Gun show crew is always looking for volunteers,
inquire at the Chapter house.
*Note: Must be over 18 years old & able to pass a back ground check
**All Proceeds donated to DAV East Valley Chapter 8
***Need not be present to win
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April 28th / Spring Fling II Fundraiser / 2pm-6pm
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Spring Fling II
April 28th 2018
2pm -6pm
No Cost to get in
@
4810 E. McKellips Rd, Mesa AZ
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Everyone is welcome, under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times, and they may remain on the premises until 8pm.
At 8pm 21+ ONLY!
Live Music starts @ 2pm
MC: Stella Lora
Featuring:
Raffles/Prizes/Games
Corn Hole/Horse Shoe/Ping Pong Tournaments; Sign up 2pm -2:30pm $5.00 entry fee;
Tournaments Start @ 3pm
All proceeds to benefit DAV East Valley Chapter 8 assisting Veterans in the East Valley.
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DAV LEGAL CLINIC MAY 5, 2018
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in need of Legal Assistance.
Sponsored By:
Disabled American Veterans Department of AZ
and
Arizona Disabled Veteran Foundation
We will Provide Help In the Following Areas:
Divorce/Custody/Child Support
Debt Counseling/Bankruptcy
Real Estate/Housing Issues
Landlord/ Tenant Issues
Basis Estate Planning Documents
Will be Provided On-site.
(Simple Wills, Medical Powers of Attorney, and Financial Powers of Attorney)
A financial need requirement applies. However, most veterans will qualify.
Call Legal Director John Tokarz for an Appointment 480-363-6880
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96th Annual DAV Department State Convention
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June 6th through June 9th
@
Sheraton Tucson East
5151 E Grant Road
Tucson, AZ
Rooms are blocked
at $73.00/Night + Tax
Reservations must be made
by April 25, 2018
Call Ana Taube @ 520-321-7602 for Reservations
or
Visit DAV Dept. of Arizona Convention Page
here
for all information
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Presents:
9th Annual Statewide Symposium in Support of Service Members, Veterans & Their Families
April 18th & 19th
Breakout Session:
Women Veteran Panel
Thursday, April 19
th
time:1030-1200
Venue:
Desert Willow Conference Center – 4340 E. Cotton Center Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85040
- Commander Carey Slade will be one of the panelist on the Breakout session
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ADVS State Veterans/Military Legislation Update
53rd Arizona Legislature, Second Regular Session
Friday, 30 March 2018
Inclusion of any legislation in this report does not constitute endorsement of that legislation by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services.
(Notations in Red represent new information or final action.)
SB = Senate Bill HB = House Bill
SCM = Senate Concurrent Memorial HCM = House Concurrent Memorial
SCR = Senate Concurrent Resolution HCR = House Concurrent Resolution
SR = Senate Resolution HJR= House Joint Resolution
HR = House Resolution
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Senate Bills
- SB 1089- purple heart day
Would make each 7 August “Purple Heart Day” in Arizona. Not a legal holiday.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Dist. 5
- SB 1044- telecommunications fund; report; website NOW: veterans courts; establishment; requirements
Would permit the presiding judge of each county to establish eligibility criteria for referring aggravated DUI cases to veterans’ courts that allege violations:
a)
while the person's driver license or privilege to drive is suspended, canceled, revoked or refused or while a restriction is placed on the person's driver license or privilege to drive; or
b)
while the violation occurs in a motor vehicle the person operates with a certified court ordered ignition interlock device.
Such persons under the jurisdiction of a veterans’ court and who are charged with the above offenses are eligible for probation regardless of prior criminal history. If placed on probation, the court must require the person be screened by a physician or mental health care specialist to determine whether that person suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Dist. 23;
Rep. Bob Thorpe, R-Dist. 6
Major Actions:
22 March 2018- Thorpe “Strike Everything” amendment and amendment to “Strike Everything “amendment adopted changing this bill into one dealing with veterans’ courts as described above. Given a “Do Pass Amended” recommendation 4-2-2 not voting. Pending House Rules Committee.
- SB 1090- Beirut barracks bombing remembrance day
Would make each 23 October in Arizona “Beirut Barracks Bombing Remembrance Day” to commemorate the terrorist bombing of the U.S. Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon on 23 October 1983. Not a legal holiday.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Dist. 5
- SB 1167- veterans; increased income tax subtraction NOW: merit council; law enforcement qualifications
The current Arizona tax deduction for military retirement is $2,500 per year. SB 1167, as amended, would increase that deduction to $6,250 in 2019 and to $10,000 in 2020.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Gail Griffin, R-Dist. 14
Major Actions: 16 Jan 2017-First Read and assigned to Senate Finance Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 24 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Finance Committee 4-3. Mon, 29 Jan 2018-Out of Senate Rules Committee. 1 Feb 2018-Griffin floor amendment adopted to move back the effective dates of the tax deductions. SB 1167 FAILED in the Senate by a vote of 15-12-2 absent. 5 Feb 2018-Sen. Peterson motion to reconsider action in which SB 1167 failed on Third Reading on 1 Feb adopted. SB 1167 PASSED Senate 18-11-1 and transmitted to the House. 19 Feb 2018- First Read in House and assigned to House Ways and Means Committee and House Rules Committee.
26 March 2018- Withdrawn from House Ways and Means Committee and assigned to House Appropriations Committee. Weds, 28 March 2018- “Strike Everything” amendment adopted in House Appropriations Committee changing this into a bill on “merit council; law enforcement qualifications”. Given a “Do Pass Amended” recommendation 12-0-1 absent.
- SB 1179- memorial; buffalo soldiers
Would authorize a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Wesley Bolin Plaza at the State Capitol.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Catherine Miranda, D-Dist. 27
Major Actions: 16 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to Senate Government Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 14 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Government Committee 7-0. 1 Mar 2018- First Read in House and assigned to House Government Committee and House Rules Committee. 8 March 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Government Committee 7-0-1 absent.
12 March 2018-Out of House Rules Committee, pending floor.
- SB 1253- game and fish; licenses; fees
Among other things, would allow Arizona Game and Fish to provide complimentary licenses to U. S. Armed Forces veterans who receive compensation for a service-connected disability rated by the VA at 100% and who have been an Arizona resident for at least one year prior to applying for the license. Same as HB 2310.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Gail Griffin, R-Dist. 14, et al
Major Actions: 22 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to Senate Natural Recourses, Energy and Water Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 29 Jan 2018-Clarifying amendment adopted in Senate Natural Recourses, Energy and Water Committee that would limit complimentary licenses to veterans rated as 100% disabled by VA and who have been Arizona residents for one year before applying for a license and given a “Do Pass Amended” recommendation 8-0. 13 Feb 2018-Passed Senate 27-2-1 not voting and transmitted to the House. 19 Feb 2018-First Read in House and assigned to House Energy, Environment, and National Resources Committee and House Rules Committee. 13 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Energy, Environment, and National Resources Committee 8-0-2 absent. 22 March 2018-Passed House 55-4-1 not voting and returned to the Senate.
26 March 2018- Transmitted to the Governor. 29 March 2018-Signed by the Governor. ACTION COMPLETED.
- SB 1268- class six property; elderly homeowners
Would classify as “Class 6 property”, taxed at 5% of value, the primary residence on a single parcel of real property up to 40 acres under certain conditions of residents 65 years of age or older who qualify for property valuation protection under Article IX, Section 18, Subsection (7) of the Arizona Constitution if the person does not own any other real property. Residents must live in the property for two years. If the county assessor approves a property valuation protection, the value for tax purposes of the property shall remain fixed as long as the owner remains eligible. The short title of this bill is “
Senior Citizen and Veteran Tax Relief Act”.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Judy Burges, R-Dist. 22, et al
Major Actions: 22 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to Senate Finance Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 31 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Finance Committee 5-1-1 absent. 22 Feb 2018- Passed Senate 28-2 and transmitted to the House. 26 Feb 2018-First Read in House and assigned to House Ways and Means Committee and House Rules Committee.
14 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Ways and Means Committee 6-2-1 present. Pending Rules Committee.
- SB 1431- memorial; veterans; suicide
Would authorize the department of administration to provide for the placement in the governmental mall of a memorial dedicated to the commemoration of veterans who have committed suicide due to unresolved post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Nancy Barto, R-Dist. 15
Major Actions: 30 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to Senate Government Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 14 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Government Committee 7-0. 21 Feb 2018- Passed Senate 30-0 and transmitted to the House. 22 Feb 2018- First Read in House and assigned to House Military, Veterans, and Regulatory Affairs (MVRA) Committee and House Rules Committee. 5 March 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House MVRA Committee 7-2.
20 March 2018- Lawrence floor amendment may be offered to make clear that the memorial would be dedicated to those veterans who have committed suicide due to unresolved post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. Pending floor.
- SCM 1013- Native American veterans highway
A concurrent memorial urging the Arizona Department of Transportation to designate the portion of U.S. Route 89 located between the Utah State line and Flagstaff as the “Native American Veterans Highway” in honor of Native American veterans.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai, D-Dist. 7
Major Actions:
27 March 2018- First Read in Senate and given unanimous approval by voice vote in Senate and transmitted to the House.
- SCR 1004- Beirut bombing; remembrance day
A concurrent resolution to honor the victims of the 1983 bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon and to proclaim October 23, 2018 as Beirut Bombing Remembrance Day in Arizona.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Sonny Borrelli, R-Dist. 5
Major Actions: 11 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 22 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee 8-0.
1 Feb 2018- Passed Senate 28-0-2 absent and transmitted to the House.
19 Feb 2018-First Read in House and assigned to House Military Veterans and Regulatory Affairs (MVRA) Committee and House Rules Committee. 26 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House MVRA Committee 7-0-2 absent. 21 March 2018- Passed House 58-0-2 not voting and returned to the Senate.
22 March 2018- Transmitted to the Secretary of State. ACTION COMPLETED.
- SCR 1007- senior property valuation freeze; income
In 2000, voters approved an Arizona Constitutional property valuation protection option for Arizona residents who are 65 years of age or older. In order to qualify for the option, a person must have resided on the property for at least two years, and the total combined income of the property owner, including nontaxable income, must not exceed 400 percent of the supplemental security income benefit rate established in the Social Security Act. If a property is owned by two or more persons, the total combined income must not exceed 500 percent of this amount. The county assessor must take the average of the person's total income over three years in the review of eligibility. If an application for a protection option is approved, the value of the property is fixed at the full cash value of the property at the time the application is filed and remains fixed for three years (Ariz. Const. art. 9, § 18).
According to the Social Security Administration, the current monthly Supplemental Security Income payment authorized by Section 1611(b)(1) of the Social Security Act is $750. This means that an applicant for the valuation protection program must not have a three-year average income exceeding $36,000 if the applicant is the sole owner of the property, or $45,000 if the property is owned by two or more persons.
Would have to be approved by voters in the next general election should SCR 1007 pass.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Sen. Gail Griffin, R-Dist. 14
Major Actions: 16 Jan 2018- First Read and assigned to Senate Finance Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 24 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Finance Committee 7-0. 29 Jan 2018-Out of Senate Rules Committee. 1 Feb 2018- Passed Senate 28-0-2 absent and transmitted to the House. 19 Feb 2018- First Read in the House and assigned to House Ways and Means Committee and House Rules Committee. 14 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Ways and Means Committee 7-0-2 absent.
22 March 2018- Passed House 59-0-1 not voting.
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House Bill
- HB 2027- alternative fuel special plates; veterans
Would allow the owner of a qualified alternative fuel vehicle with veteran special license plates to be issued the diamond shaped alternative fuel sticker for placement on the vehicle’s plate. Right now, veteran plates are not compatible with the alt-fuel sticker. This lets the people with veteran plates don’t have to give up their veteran plate to use the alt-fuel sticker. This would allow that vehicle to use high occupancy vehicle lanes at any time regardless of the number of people in the vehicle.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Randy Friese, D-Dist. 9, et al.
Major Actions: 9 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Rules Committee. 17 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, 7-0-1 absent. 5 Feb 2018- Out of House Rules Committee. 8 Feb 2018- Passed House 57-0-2 not voting and transmitted to the Senate. 15 Feb 2018- First Read and assigned to Senate Transportation and Technology Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 27 Feb 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Transportation and Technology Committee 7-0. Pending Rules Committee. 27 March 2018- Out of Senate Rules Committee.
28 March 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Committee of the Whole. Pending Third Reading.
- HB 2087- family caregiver income tax credit
Would give a tax credit after December 31, 2018 for a taxpayer who incurs qualifying expenses during the taxable year for the care and support of a qualifying family member in the taxpayer’s home. The amount of the credit is 50% of the qualifying expenses but not more than $1,000. Taxpayers must file a residential Arizona tax return and the taxpayer’s Arizona gross income may not exceed $75,000 single/married filing separately or $150,000 married filing jointly.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Heather Carter, R-Dist. 15
Major Actions: 9 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to House Ways and Means Committee and House Rules Committee. 17 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Ways and Means Committee, 7-2, however the sense of the committee is that the bill “needs work” and without that work may not make it off the floor. 29 Jan 2018-Out of House Rules Committee. 20 Feb 2018- Carter floor amendment adopted that, among other things, sunsets the tax credit in 2027 was adopted. Passed House 45-14-1 not voting and transmitted to the Senate. 26 Feb 2018- First Read in Senate and assigned to Senate Finance Committee, Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senate Rules Committee.
27 March 2018- “Discussion Only” hearing in Senate Appropriations Committee. Bill probably will go no further.
- HB 2191- military families; assistance; subaccounts
Extends the existing Military Family Relief Fund to 2026 and creates another separate sub account like the Military Family Relief Fund for the assistance of “Pre-9/11” veterans and their families who qualify.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Heather Carter, R-Dist. 15
- HB 2192- military family relief fund; extension
Simply extends the existing Military Family Relief Fund to 2026 which is set to expire on 31 December 2018.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Heather Carter, R-Dist. 15
Major Actions: 17 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) and House Rules Committee. 22 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House MVRA Committee, 9-0. 7 Feb 2018-Passed House 57-0-2 not voting and transmitted to the Senate. 15 Feb 2018-First Read and assigned to Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 5 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee 8-0.
12 March 2018- Out of Senate Rules Committee, pending floor.
- HB 2194- podiatrists; dispensing registration; repeal NOW: post-traumatic stress disorder; treatments
Establishes definitions, requirements, and prohibitions relating to the treatment of integrated trauma therapy (ITT) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for veterans, first responders, or other patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Heather Carter, R-Dist. 15
Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Dist. 23
Major Actions:
27 March 2018-
Kavanagh “Strike Everything” amendment adopted changing this bill into a bill on post-traumatic stress disorder treatments described above. Given a “Do Pass Amended” recommendation 10-0. Pending Senate Rules Committee.
- HB 2317- disability plates; permanent placards
Under this bill, an Arizona veteran with a VA certified 100% disability can obtain a permanent disability windshield placard for the automobile that will not expire as long as the veteran’s certified 100% disability exists. Currently, the placards are only good for five years.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Drew John, R-Dist. 14
Major Actions: 18 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Rules Committee. 7 Feb 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 8-0.
12 Feb 2018-Out of House Rules.
15 Feb 2018- Passed House 58-1-1 and transmitted to the Senate. 20 Feb 2018- First Read in Senate and assigned to Senate Transportation Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 27 Feb 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Transportation Committee 7-0.
13 March 2018-Passed Senate 29-0-1 not voting and returned to the House. 14 March 2018-Transmitted to the Governor.
16 March 2018- Signed by the Governor. ACTION COMPLETED.
- HB 2412- leave of absence; day; definition
Defines “Day” as a “shift of work” for state employees who are members of the National Guard or Reserve Forces who are entitled to leave from the state job on days the employee reports for military training.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Thomas Shope, R-Dist. 8
- HB 2419- memorial; buffalo soldiers
Would authorize a memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers in Wesley Bolin Plaza at the State Capitol.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Richard Andrade, D-Dist. 29, et al
Major Actions: 18 Jan 2018-First Read and assigned to House Government Committee and House Rules Committee. 1 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Government Committee 7-0-1 absent. 12 Feb 2018-Out of House Rules. 15 Feb-Passed House 59-0-1 and transmitted to the Senate. 20 Feb 2018-First Read in Senate and assigned to Senate Government Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 21 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Government Committee 7-0. 26 March 2018- Out of Senate Rules Committee.
29 March 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Committee of the Whole. Pending Third Reading.
- HB 2421- national guard; employment rights
Would clearly state that Arizona employers must allow members of the National Guard of any state or members of the U. S. Reserve Forces time off to participate in ordered drills. There are residents of Arizona who are members of other state’s National Guard and residents of other states who are members of the Arizona National Guard.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Richard Andrade, D-Dist. 29, et al
Major Actions: 18 Jan 2018- First Read and assigned to House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) and House Rules Committee. 29 Jan 2018-Held in
House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA).
5 Feb 2018- Technical amendment adopted and given a “Do Pass Amended” recommendation in House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) 9-0. 12 Feb 2018-Out of House Rules. 15 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass Amended” recommendation in House Committee of the Whole. Passed House 59-0-1 and transmitted to the Senate. 20 Feb 2018-First Read in Senate and assigned to Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 5 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee 8-0.
28 March 2018-Passed Senate 30-0 and returned to the House. 29 March 2018- Transmitted to the Governor.
- HB 2513- hyperbaric oxygen therapy; veterans; fund
Would appropriate $25,000 to create a fund administered by the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services
and controlled by an appointed committee to pay for hyperbaric oxygen treatments for veterans.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Mark Finchem, R-Dist. 11
Major Actions: 6 Feb 2018-First Read and assigned to House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) and House Rules Committee. 12 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) 9-0. 20 Feb 2018- Finchem floor amendment adopted to move the administration of the fund and committee from DEMA to the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services. Passed House 59-0-1 not voting and transmitted to the Senate. 26 Feb 2018-First Read in Senate and assigned to
Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee and Senate Rules Committee.
5 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee 8-0. 6 March 2018-Given a “do Pass” recommendation in Senate Appropriations Committee 9-0-1 not voting.
26 March 2018-Passed Senate 30-0, returned to House. 27 March 2018- Transmitted to the Governor. 29 March 2018- Signed by the Governor. ACTION COMPLETED.
- HB 2575- license; nonoperating identification; homeless veterans
Would waive the fee for an Arizona driver’s license or identification card issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation to homeless veterans.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Reginald Bolding, D-Dist. 27
Major Actions: 6 Feb 2018- First Read and assigned to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Rules Committee. 14 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee 8-0. 21 Feb 2018- Passed House 54-5-1 not voting and transmitted to the Senate. 1 March 2018- First Read in Senate and assigned to Senate Transportation and Technology Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 13 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Transportation
and Technology Committee
7-0.
19 March 2018-Out of Senate Rules. Pending Floor.
- HCM 2007- blue water navy; Vietnam veterans
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to enact the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act to restore the presumptive coverage for blue water veterans and remove the burden of having to prove their exposure to Agent Orange.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Richard Andrade, D-Dist. 29, et al
Major Actions: 7 Feb 2018-First Read and assigned to House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) and House Rules Committee. 12 Feb 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) 9-0. 21 Feb 2018- Passed House 58-0-2 not voting and transmitted to the Senate. 14 March 2018-First Read in the Senate and assigned to Senate Government Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 21 March 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Government Committee 7-0. 26 March 2018- Out of Senate Rules Committee.
28 March 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Committee of the Whole. 29 March 2018-Passed Senate 30-0.
- HCM 2008- ghost army; urging recognition
A concurrent resolution urging Congress to recognize and award a Congressional Gold Medal to members of the WWII 23rd Headquarters Special Troops and the 3133rd Signal Service Company, also known as “The Ghost Army”. During WWII, these units used inflatable tanks and artillery, sound equipment and impersonation to confuse the enemy about where the real Allied fighting units were located.
Primary Sponsor(s):
Rep. Richard Andrade, D-Dist. 29, et al
- HCR 2002- state militia; age requirement
Under Arizona’s Constitution, the State Militia consists of “all capable citizens of the state between the ages of eighteen and forty-five years.” This would ask voters to amend that to “all capable citizens of this state who are at least eighteen years of age and who are capable of acting in concert for the common defense”. Basically, it does away with the upper age limit for people capable of fighting.
Major Actions: 18 Jan 2018- First Read and assigned to House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA) and House Rules Committee. 29 Jan 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in House Military, Veterans and Regulatory Affairs Committee (MVRA), 5-4. 26 Feb 2018- Passed House 35-24-1 not voting and transmitted to the Senate. 1 March 2018-First Read in Senate and assigned to Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee and Senate Rules Committee. 12 March 2018-Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Commerce and Public Safety Committee 4-3-1 absent. 19 March 2018- Out of Senate Rules.
27 March 2018- Given a “Do Pass” recommendation in Senate Committee of the Whole. Pending Third Read.
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East Valley Unit 8
655 N. Gilbert Rd Mesa AZ 85203
Ph: 480-890-2424
Unit 8 Meeting: April 14; May 12; June 9, 2018
Time: 10:00am
Location: East Valley Chapter 8
655 N. Gilbert Road,
Mesa, AZ 85203
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Unit 8 strives to be active in:
Americanism
Community Service
hospital visitations
Legislation
VAVS projects
&
other areas as needed.
Our goal is to help our disabled veterans in any way we can.
We are a small group of people with
caring hearts.
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- Donating to the Women Veterans
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Disabled American Veterans
Mission Statement:
We are dedicated to a single purpose: Empowering veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. We accomplish this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America's injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life.
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