73-1224. Same; survey of individuals suffering syndrome; duties of director of the Kansas commission on veterans affairs office; limitation on expenses. (a) The director shall develop comprehensive surveys, or adopt one or more existing surveys, to be conducted to determine and study the physical and mental conditions, problems and illnesses, including birth defects, as well as the employment, social, emotional and family problems experienced by veterans, their spouses and family members since the veteran's return to Kansas and by any other persons residing in Kansas who are suffering from Gulf War syndrome.
(b) The director shall develop or adopt the surveys within the first four months after the effective date of this act. The director shall administer the surveys and review the completed surveys with the board. The director shall compile the results of the surveys and develop recommendations for the legislature based thereon. The director shall report the results to appropriate federal agencies and shall request additional assistance for veterans commensurate with the director's duties under K.S.A. 73-1209, and amendments thereto.
(c) The aggregate amount expended for the development and administration of surveys and studies set out under this section and for board expenses, including the position established by K.S.A. 73-1225, and amendments thereto, shall not exceed $100,000 per fiscal year.
(d) The director shall request the different media, including radio, television and newspaper, to make public service announcements publicizing information on the Persian Gulf War surveys and inform Kansans of the health problems identified and where help is available. The public service announcements should be published no less than four times a year.
History: L. 1997, ch. 39, § 4; L. 2014, ch. 83, § 16; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 73 - Soldiers, Sailors And Patriotic Emblems
Article 12 - Kansas Commission On Veterans Affairs Office
73-1208f Kansas commission on veterans affairs office; duties.
73-1209 Kansas commission on veterans affairs office; director; duties.
73-1211 Prosecution of claims before federal veterans' administration.
73-1221 Persian Gulf War syndrome; short title.
73-1225 Same; staff position established, appointment, duties.
73-1227 Same; fiscal impact study identifying budgetary impact thereof.
73-1228 Same; survey information confidential, limited disclosure authorized.
73-1229 Same; rules and regulations.
73-1230 Same; cooperation with other agencies in obtaining aid.
73-1231 Same; Persian Gulf War veterans health initiative fund established.
73-1232 State system of veterans cemeteries.
73-1237 Same; legislative post audit performance audit.
73-1238 Vietnam war era medallion program; creation; eligibility.
73-1239 Same; award; rules and regulations; applications.
73-1241 Same; death of applicant.
73-1242 Same; disallowance; form and design of medallion, medal and certificate.
73-1243 Same; Vietnam war era veterans' recognition award fund.