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The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom

California State Assembly

State Capitol, Room 1173

Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject: SB 1340 - Small business liaison: contract information: small business procurement participation: disabled veteran business enterprise participation. - SUPPORT

Dear Governor Newsom,

I write to express my strong support for SB1340. This vital legislation will enhance small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation in state procurement by establishing a small business liaison, improving contract information accessibility, and strengthening participation requirements.

SB1340 directly supports California's 1.5 million veterans by fostering greater economic opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. By making state contract information more accessible and providing dedicated support, this bill empowers veteran entrepreneurs, contributing to their economic well-being and stability.

This measure directly aligns with your administration's priorities regarding direct veteran support and economic growth, furthering your vision for a prosperous California. It complements efforts such as the new $20,000 military retiree tax exclusion and the preservation of the CalVet budget, demonstrating a commitment to the statewide impact of veteran economic empowerment.

For these reasons, I respectfully urge you to sign SB1340 into law. Its passage will significantly bolster veteran-owned businesses and advance critical administration goals.

Respectfully, 

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The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom

California State Assembly

State Capitol, Room 1173

Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject : AB 1346 - Public postsecondary education: residency: dependents of members of the Armed Forces: reenrollments. - SUPPORT

Dear Governor Newsom,

I am writing to express my strong support for AB1346, authored by Assemblymember Carl DeMaio. This vital legislation clarifies residency requirements for dependents of members of the Armed Forces who are re-enrolling in California's public postsecondary education institutions. Currently, military dependents who may have previously qualified for in-state tuition can face unnecessary hurdles if they pause their education and later seek to re-enroll. AB1346 resolves this ambiguity, ensuring that these deserving students maintain their in-state tuition eligibility, thus promoting educational continuity and stability for military families in California.

This measure holds profound significance for our veterans and their families. By removing administrative barriers to higher education, AB1346 directly supports military dependents in pursuing or completing their degrees, an essential component of their long-term success and economic well-being. It recognizes the unique challenges military families face, including frequent relocations and service-related disruptions, and provides a tangible benefit that aids in their transition and integration into civilian life. This bill helps ensure that California remains an attractive and supportive home for our military community, valuing their contributions and facilitating opportunities for their families.

I believe AB1346 demonstrates strong policy alignment with your administration's priorities, particularly your unwavering commitment to direct veteran support and benefits. This bill complements your crucial initiatives, such as maintaining the CalVet budget and implementing the significant $20,000 military retiree tax exclusion, both of which are vital for supporting California's 1.5 million veterans. Approving AB1346 sends a clear message about California's dedication to our military families, contributing positively to statewide impact and embodying your vision for a supportive, veteran-friendly state that prioritizes the welfare and success of those who serve our nation.

For these compelling reasons, and in recognition of the profound positive impact AB1346 will have on military families by fostering educational opportunities and stability, I respectfully urge your prompt approval and signature for this vital legislation. Your support will reaffirm California's steadfast commitment to honoring our veterans and their dependents, ensuring they receive the support they deserve as they pursue their educational goals.

Thank you for standing with California’s Veterans and their families.

Respectfully, 

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The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom

California State Assembly

State Capitol, Room 1173

Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject: AB 2203 - Public postsecondary education: priority registration: veterans and dependents of veterans: federal GI Bill. - SUPPORT

Dear Governor Newsom,

I am writing to express my strong support for Assembly Bill 2203 (Tangipa), currently in enrollment. This vital legislation clarifies and extends priority registration for public postsecondary education institutions to include veterans and their dependents who are utilizing federal GI Bill benefits. By standardizing this essential support, AB2203 ensures equitable and timely access to critical educational opportunities for those who have honorably served our nation and their families, streamlining their path to higher education.

The passage of AB2203 is profoundly crucial for California's veteran community, estimated at 1.5 million individuals. By guaranteeing consistent priority registration across our public universities and colleges, the bill directly helps veterans and their families secure necessary courses, avoid enrollment bottlenecks, and accelerate their degree completion. This support is paramount for fostering successful transitions into the civilian workforce, reducing potential unemployment, and strengthening California's economic resilience by developing a skilled veteran workforce. It also mitigates financial strain and promotes mental well-being by reducing educational hurdles.

This bill directly aligns with your administration's priorities and the governor's vision for "Direct Veteran Support & Benefits," building upon your leadership in initiatives such as the significant $20,000 military retiree tax exclusion and steadfast CalVet budget preservation. AB2203 represents a clear step in comprehensive policy alignment, demonstrating California's unwavering commitment to supporting its veterans. The statewide impact of this measure will foster greater educational attainment, economic stability, and overall well-being for those who have sacrificed for our state and nation, reinforcing California as a leader in veteran support.

For these compelling reasons, I respectfully urge your swift signature on AB2203. This bipartisan measure will provide critical, tangible support to California's veterans and their dependents, upholding our profound commitment to their future success and integration into our communities.

Respectfully, 

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The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom

California State Assembly

State Capitol, Room 1173

Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject:  SB 296 - Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners. - SUPPORT

Dear Governor Newsom,

I am writing to express my strong support for Senator Bob Archuleta's SB296, "Property taxation: exemption: disabled veteran homeowners." This critical bill aims to clarify and enhance property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, ensuring they receive the full benefits intended by current law. By refining existing statutes, SB296 streamlines the application of existing exemptions, providing essential financial relief and greater stability for those who have honorably served our nation. This legislative update closes potential loopholes and strengthens a vital support system for our most vulnerable veteran populations.

For California's 1.5 million veterans, especially those living with service-connected disabilities, SB296 offers significant and direct financial relief. Reducing their property tax burden frees up crucial resources for essential needs like healthcare, adaptive equipment, food security, and maintaining stable housing. This measure directly supports the economic well-being of our disabled veteran community, helping them maintain housing stability and preventing homelessness, which remains a persistent and pressing challenge for this vulnerable population. It reinforces California's commitment to ensuring veterans can thrive in the communities they defended.

SB296 strongly aligns with your administration's priorities, particularly your "Direct Veteran Support & Benefits" and "Housing Abundance Agenda." Just as your leadership has preserved the CalVet budget and championed initiatives like the $20,000 military retiree tax exclusion, this bill deepens our commitment to veterans' financial security and housing. It embodies a proactive policy alignment with your vision for a California that genuinely honors its veterans, contributing to a positive statewide impact through direct assistance, economic stability, and reduced housing insecurity for those who have sacrificed so much. This move further solidifies California's role as a leader in veteran advocacy.

I respectfully urge your swift signature on SB296. Enacting this vital legislation will unequivocally affirm California's dedication to its disabled veterans, providing tangible and necessary support that resonates directly with your administration's stated goals for veteran well-being, housing, and economic opportunity. Your approval will ensure our disabled veterans receive the full tax benefits they deserve, reflecting California's profound gratitude and commitment.

Respectfully,

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The Honorable Governor Gavin Newsom

California State Assembly

State Capitol, Room 1173

Sacramento, CA 95814

Subject: AB 2219 - County veterans service officers. - SUPPORT

Dear Governor Newsom,

I write to express my strong support for AB2219, authored by Assemblymember Schiavo, which is now awaiting your crucial signature. This vital legislation is designed to strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of county veterans service officers (CVSOs) across California. By enhancing their ability to serve, AB2219 ensures that our veterans can more readily access the comprehensive state and federal benefits they have diligently earned through their dedicated service, from essential healthcare to educational grants.

CVSOs play an indispensable, frontline role as expert navigators for California's vast population of 1.5 million veterans. These dedicated professionals consistently guide veterans and their families through often complex bureaucratic systems to secure essential resources, including housing assistance, crucial mental health services, meaningful employment opportunities, and critical disability compensation. Enhancing CVSO operations through AB2219 has a profound and positive statewide impact, directly improving veteran well-being, fostering economic stability, and significantly contributing to efforts to reduce veteran homelessness and improve public safety across all our communities.

This bill directly aligns with your administration's overarching priorities and your visionary commitment to robust, comprehensive veteran support. AB2219 strategically complements your significant, recent efforts, such as the implementation of the $20,000 military retiree tax exclusion and the dedicated preservation of the CalVet budget, by strengthening the essential infrastructure that delivers these critical benefits directly to our veterans. Furthermore, this policy alignment powerfully supports your broader Housing Abundance Agenda by explicitly facilitating veteran access to vital housing programs and resources, ensuring more veterans find stable, secure homes.

I respectfully and strongly urge your signature on AB2219. Approving this bill will not only reinforce and significantly expand essential services for our diverse veteran community but will also clearly demonstrate California's unwavering commitment to those who have bravely served our nation. Signing AB2219 will ensure their continued well-being and long-term economic security, further cementing California's leadership in veteran advocacy and dedicated support.

Respectfully,

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