DPT VET AFF-VET ORGANIZATIONS Senate SponsorsSen. Martin A. Sandoval-Larry K. Bomke-Kimberly A. Lightford and Dan Rutherford-Iris Y. Martinez 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die 20 ILCS 2805/20 newAmends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Subject to appropriations, requires the Department to pay veterans service organizations for services provided by veterans service officers in processing claims and other benefits for veterans and their spouses or other beneficiaries residing in Illinois. Requires payment at the rate of $0.010 for each dollar of benefits obtained for veterans or their spouses or other beneficiaries. Sets forth criteria that a veterans service organization must meet. 11/16/2006SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Martin A. Sandoval 11/16/2006SenateFirst Reading 11/16/2006SenateReferred to Rules 11/16/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Larry K. Bomke 11/16/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford 11/27/2006SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford 11/28/2006SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Iris Y. Martinez 1/9/2007SenateSession Sine Die