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AR HB1122
Bill
Status
3/1/2021
Primary Sponsor
Mark Berry
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AI Summary
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Governor may award medals, ribbons, or decorations for exceptional or meritorious service to members of the organized militia, including the Arkansas Commendation Medal, Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal, and Arkansas Star of Honor.
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Governor or Adjutant General may award honorary awards to civilian employees of the Arkansas National Guard for noteworthy accomplishments, including the Arkansas Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, Arkansas Meritorious Civilian Service Medal, Arkansas Civilian Service Commendation Medal, and Arkansas Civilian Service Achievement Medal.
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Governor or Adjutant General may award public service medals to persons or organizations not employed by the Arkansas National Guard, including the Arkansas Distinguished Public Service Medal, Arkansas Meritorious Public Service Medal, and Arkansas Public Service Commendation Medal.
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Department of the Military is authorized to promulgate rules establishing the criteria under which any medal, ribbon, or decoration may be awarded.
Legislative Description
To Amend The Law Concerning The Authority To Award A Medal, Ribbon, Or Decoration To A Member Of The Organized Militia; And To Authorize The Presentation Of An Award To Certain Persons And Groups.
Last Action
Notification that HB1122 is now Act 183
3/1/2021