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Bill Summary · HB 6723

Summary — HB 6723: "An Act Designating the Month of November as Veterans' Month"

Main purpose

HB 6723 would formally designate the month of November each year as "Veterans' Month." The measure is a symbolic recognition intended to honor military veterans and to encourage observances during November.

Key provisions

  • Designation: Declares November to be known as "Veterans' Month."
  • Observance: Although the full text of the bill is not included in the provided document, the title and classification indicate the bill is primarily declarative — creating a named observance rather than establishing new benefits or regulatory requirements.

Note: The available record does not include the bill's full statutory language or any directive requiring specific actions by state agencies, schools, or municipalities. No explicit funding, program creation, or legal changes are shown in the provided materials.

Who is affected

  • Veterans and veteran service organizations — the designation is an honorary recognition intended to raise awareness and encourage commemorative activities.
  • State and local governments, public schools, and community organizations — these bodies may opt to mark the month with ceremonies, educational activities, proclamations, or outreach, depending on implementing guidance (if any) established later.
  • Fiscal impact — none specified in the materials provided; the bill appears symbolic and unlikely to carry major direct costs. The referral to the Office of Fiscal Analysis suggests a fiscal review was requested.

Legislative status and timeline

  • Introduced: January 24, 2025; referred to the Joint Committee on Veterans' and Military Affairs the same day.
  • Committee actions:
    • Vote to draft: 2025-02-04
    • Drafted by committee: 2025-02-05
    • Public hearing: 2025-02-13
    • Joint favorable report: 2025-02-18
    • Filed with LCO: 2025-02-19
    • Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis: 2025-02-28 (OLR/OFA review due 03/05/25)
  • House action:
    • Reported out of LCO and favorably reported: 2025-03-06
    • Tabled for House calendar; House Calendar Number 64; File No. 56 (03/06/25)

Notes and implications

  • Because the provided record lacks the bill text, readers should consult the official bill language for any specified duties (e.g., required proclamations, agency responsibilities) or implementation details.
  • If enacted, designation is primarily symbolic and intended to promote recognition of veterans and veteran-related activities during November (which already contains Veterans Day on November 11).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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