2004 House Bill 5866

Revise certain veterans’ scholarships

Introduced in the House

May 11, 2004

Introduced by Rep. Sandy Caul (R-99)

To update the details and funding source of a college tuition waiver program for the children of military personnel killed or disabled in action. The waivers are granted to full time students who maintain good grades, and is worth up to $2,800 for each academic year. The bill caps participation in the program at no more than four academic years, rather than 36 months of full-time college.

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

May 25, 2004

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 3, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing technical changes that do not affect its substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 8, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations