AGENDA

Veterans' and Military Affairs Commission

Utah Legislature

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 • 9:00 a.m. • Room 445 State Capitol

1. Commission Business

• Call to order

• Approval of the minutes of the August 23, 2016, meeting

2. State Support of PTSD Treatment

The commission will continue its discussion of PTSD, including the work of the Center for Veterans Studies and programs to train clinicians in best treatment practices.

• Dr. Craig Bryan, Director, National Center for Veterans Studies

• Commission discussion

• Public comment

• Commission Action

3. Effects of Multiple Deployments on Servicemembers and Families

The commission will continue its discussion of how multiple deployments affect servicemembers and their families, including potential supports for such families.

• Laci Warby, Family Assistance Center Coordinator, Utah National Guard

• Commission discussion

• Public comment

4. Department of Veterans and Military Affairs Update

The commission will receive an update on current activities of the department.

• Gary Harter, Executive Director, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

• Commission discussion

• Public comment

5. College Veterans Centers

The commission will receive a brief update on the work of Veterans Centers on Utah college campuses.

• Gary Harter, Executive Director, Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs

• Commission discussion

• Public comment

6. Veteran Benefit Disclosure

The commission will receive a brief presentation on Utah’s disclosure to veterans who seek assistance in filing applications for benefits and potential policy options to further protect veterans from fraud.

• Commission staff

• Commission discussion

• Public comment

7. Other Business / Adjourn