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CT HB06455

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Connecticut Medal of Achievement to recognize Connecticut National Guard members who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service during military service ordered by the Governor.

  • Creates a board of officers consisting of the Adjutant General and two field grade or above officers appointed by the Adjutant General to receive and review recommendations for the medal.

  • Medal recipients may receive bronze oak leaf clusters for succeeding awards, with a silver oak leaf cluster counting as the equivalent of three bronze clusters.

  • Applies to military service performed pursuant to Chapter 518 of the general statutes, in addition to other Governor-ordered military service.

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

An Act Creating The Connecticut Medal Of Achievement.

Last Action

Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations

4/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/3/2013
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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