Senate Bill 914 aims to update and streamline various provisions related to the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) by repealing expired programs and making necessary grammatical and terminology changes. The bill repeals two obsolete grant programs that expired in 2007 and 2011, and it introduces a new definition for "council" to refer specifically to the Council on Veterans Programs. Additionally, the bill clarifies the DVA's responsibilities in providing information about mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder and updates references to federal law regarding disabled veterans.

The legislation also includes several amendments to existing statutes, such as changing references to the "armed forces of the United States" to "U.S. armed forces," and updating the definition of a permanently and totally disabled veteran to reflect current federal law. Other amendments involve clarifying the procedures for the Board of Veterans Affairs in reporting proposed rules and ensuring that the DVA's website complies with current standards. Overall, the bill is presented as remedial legislation to enhance the efficiency and clarity of the DVA's operations and services for veterans.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 45.01(9), 45.01, 45.03(2m), 45.03, 45.03(3)(a), 45.03(3)(b), 45.03(13)(f)2, 45.03(13)(j), 45.03(13)(k), 45.03(15), 45.03(21)(d), 45.04(2), 45.04