The bill H.917 amends various sections of Vermont law regarding the Adjutant General by removing the title "Inspector" from all references to the position, thereby simplifying the language and responsibilities associated with it. This change is reflected in the election process for state officers and in sections related to the administration of the National Guard, tuition benefits, and the duties of the Adjutant General. The bill also clarifies the Adjutant General's responsibilities, including issuing orders, maintaining military records, and overseeing National Guard operations, ensuring consistency in legal references.

In addition to these changes, the bill updates the Adjutant General's responsibilities concerning veterans' affairs, emphasizing the importance of familiarity with laws that benefit veterans and their families. It also outlines the appeals process for nonjudicial discipline decisions for service members and details the administration of the Vermont Veterans Fund. New provisions include hiring preferences for military spouses and allowing vehicles with disabled veteran plates to park at meters without fees. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026, with the overall aim of enhancing support for veterans and their families while streamlining the administrative framework surrounding veterans' affairs in Vermont.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2-10, 16-2539, 16-2857, 20-361, 20-363, 20-365, 20-369, 20-23, 20-421, 20-422, 20-423, 20-424, 20-425, 20-426, 20-427, 20-428, 20-481, 20-483, 20-486, 20-541, 20-601, 20-703, 20-704, 20-822, 20-823, 20-942a, 20-942b, 20-945, 20-961, 20-963, 20-964, 20-1483, 20-1484, 20-1485, 20-1486, 20-1548, 20-1581, 20-1601, 20-1605, 23-304, 3-310, 24-2291
As Passed By the House -- Official: 2-10, 16-2539, 16-2857, 20-361, 20-363, 20-365, 20-369, 20-23, 20-421, 20-422, 20-423, 20-424, 20-425, 20-426, 20-427, 20-428, 20-481, 20-483, 20-486, 20-541, 20-601, 20-703, 20-704, 20-822, 20-823, 20-942a, 20-942b, 20-945, 20-961, 20-963, 20-964, 20-1483, 20-1484, 20-1485, 20-1486, 20-1548, 20-1581, 20-1601, 20-1605, 23-304, 3-310, 24-2291
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 2-10, 16-2539, 16-2857, 20-361, 20-363, 20-365, 20-369, 20-23, 20-421, 20-422, 20-423, 20-424, 20-425, 20-426, 20-427, 20-428, 20-481, 20-483, 20-486, 20-541, 20-601, 20-703, 20-704, 20-822, 20-823, 20-942a, 20-942b, 20-945, 20-961, 20-963, 20-964, 20-1483, 20-1484, 20-1485, 20-1486, 20-1548, 20-1581, 20-1601, 20-1605, 3-310, 24-2291
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 2-10, 16-2539, 16-2857, 20-361, 20-363, 20-365, 20-369, 20-23, 20-421, 20-422, 20-423, 20-424, 20-425, 20-426, 20-427, 20-428, 20-481, 20-483, 20-486, 20-541, 20-601, 20-703, 20-704, 20-822, 20-823, 20-942a, 20-942b, 20-945, 20-961, 20-963, 20-964, 20-1483, 20-1484, 20-1485, 20-1486, 20-1548, 20-1581, 20-1601, 20-1605, 23-304, 3-310, 24-2291
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 2-10, 16-2539, 16-2857, 20-361, 20-363, 20-365, 20-369, 20-23, 20-421, 20-422, 20-423, 20-424, 20-425, 20-426, 20-427, 20-428, 20-481, 20-483, 20-486, 20-541, 20-601, 20-703, 20-704, 20-822, 20-823, 20-942a, 20-942b, 20-945, 20-961, 20-963, 20-964, 20-1483, 20-1484, 20-1485, 20-1486, 20-1548, 20-1581, 20-1601, 20-1605, 3-310, 24-2291