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CT SB00201

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/6/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 27-73e of the general statutes regarding the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal
  • Requires the Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs and Adjutant General to award a ribbon and medal to veterans who served during wartime and were either Connecticut residents at time of active duty or are domiciled in the state at time of award
  • Directs the Commissioner and Adjutant General to adopt regulations establishing medal design, veteran eligibility identification, and distribution procedures
  • Funds ribbon and medal costs from existing Military Department budgetary resources allocated to the military assistance account
  • Expands posthumous award eligibility to include veterans who died on or after November 12, 1918 (changed from January 1, 2000)

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Posthumous Awarding Of The Connecticut Wartime Service Medal.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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