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AL SB8
Bill
Status
2/4/2020
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Whatley
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AI Summary
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Increases survivor compensation for Alabama National Guard members killed or dying on state active duty from $10,000 to $100,000 to be paid from the State Treasury.
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Expands education benefits eligibility to include children of National Guard members killed or dying within three years of injuries received while on state active duty status.
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Removes the 30-consecutive-day minimum requirement for state active duty status, allowing guardsmen assisting with natural disasters or emergencies of shorter duration to qualify for state and federal benefits.
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Clarifies that Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act protections apply to guardsmen on state active duty.
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Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
National Guard benefits, increase survivor and education benefits, Secs. 31-3-2, 31-6-4, 31-12-1, 31-12-2 am'd.
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Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Finance and Taxation General Fund
2/4/2020