§ 9–946
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 9-946 (2026)
Title 9. Miscellaneous Executive Agencies
Subtitle 9. Department of Veterans and Military Families
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The Secretary shall submit a report by December 31 of each year to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, the General Assembly, that includes:
(1)
the number of:
(i)
requests for help in obtaining benefits;
(ii)
public contacts made by the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program;
(iii)
veterans enrolled in the United States Veterans Health Administration; and
(iv)
veterans receiving benefits;
(2)
the average amount of disability and pension benefits received by qualified individuals in this State compared to individuals in other states;
(3)
an account of the costs of operating the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program;
(4)
a status of the accomplishments for, efficacy of, efficiency of, and level of resources available for each of the following programs:
(i)
cemetery;
(ii)
memorial;
(iii)
service;
(iv)
veterans homes;
(v)
communications, outreach, and advocacy;
(vi)
Maryland Veterans Service Animal Program and Fund; and
(vii)
veterans’ services specialists;
(5)
a general assessment of the status of veterans in the State;
(6)
the estimated impact current operations are likely to have on the needs of veterans in the future;
(7)
the status of federal veterans programs as they relate to Maryland veterans;
(8)
a general assessment of communication methods utilized in support of the Communications, Outreach, and Advocacy Program;
(9)
any other issues concerning veterans that the Secretary considers appropriate; and
(10)
any other issues concerning service members, including issues uniquely pertaining to active service members that the Secretary considers appropriate.