{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"79.1","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 79.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS [50. - 91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Department of Veterans Affairs [60. - 91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-1/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 221, Sec. 1.   (AB 1994)   Effective January 1, 2025.","effective":"2025-01-01","html":"<p>In addition to the Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs, there shall be within the department, and the secretary shall appoint, both of the following:</p><p>(a) A Deputy Secretary of Women Veterans Affairs, who shall have responsibility over the administration of women veterans affairs.</p><p>(b) A Deputy Secretary of Minority and Underrepresented Veterans Affairs, who shall have responsibility over the administration of minority and underrepresented veterans affairs.</p>","text":"In addition to the Undersecretary of Veterans Affairs, there shall be within the department, and the secretary shall appoint, both of the following: (a) A Deputy Secretary of Women Veterans Affairs, who shall have responsibility over the administration of women veterans affairs. (b) A Deputy Secretary of Minority and Underrepresented Veterans Affairs, who shall have responsibility over the administration of minority and underrepresented veterans affairs.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/department-of-veterans-affairs-79-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}