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CT HB05298

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases active service pay for Connecticut National Guard members called to active duty on or after September 11, 2001, effective July 1, 2014.

  • Raises monthly payment from $50 to $100 per month of active service, with a maximum of $1,000 (or $1,400 if deployed to a combat zone designated by the President).

  • Maintains the three-year application deadline from the date active service ends for members and veterans to apply for payment.

  • Requires the Adjutant General, in consultation with the Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs, to adopt regulations for verification of eligibility and payment procedures.

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Active Service Pay For Members Of The Connecticut National Guard.

Last Action

Favorable Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Appropriations

3/17/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/11/2014
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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