 He worked to pass legislation giving veterans groups more freedom to spend the money they raise, and sponsored a 1997 constitutional amendment to give active duty military personnel veterans’ credits on civil service exams.The amendment was approved by voters in a statewide referendum.Meier's work was essential in the passing of the veteran’s buyback bill, which permits public employees to obtain up to three years of service credit in the public retirement system for their military service during periods of conflict.