Honolulu. A bill making an appropriation for the Maui Office of Veterans’ Services passed Third Reading in the State House of Representatives today.
House Bill 658 HD1, introduced by Rep. Mele Carroll, appropriates money out of the State’s general revenues for one additional full-time veterans’ counselor position for the Maui Office of Veterans’ Services.
“Having met with veteran organization leaders, I’ve seen firsthand the amazing task of providing services for our veterans here on Maui,” Rep. Mele Carroll said. “It is essential that Maui’s office obtain another councilor to assist with the work load.”
The Office of Veterans’ Services is instrumental in helping Hawai‘i’s veterans receive the benefits and care to which they are entitled.
Rep. Mele Carroll is the Chairwoman of the House Hawaiian Affairs Committee and Chairwoman of the Legislative Hawaiian Caucus.
Representative Mele Carroll 