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CT SB00206

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Veterans' Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for the Connecticut Wartime Service Medal to include members of the armed forces serving on active duty in Connecticut on the date of award, in addition to existing veteran categories
  • Maintains existing eligibility for veterans who served in wartime and were either Connecticut residents at the time of active duty call or are domiciled in the state on the award date
  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Veterans' Affairs and Adjutant General to adopt regulations establishing procedures for ribbon and medal design, veteran identification, and distribution
  • Allows posthumous awards for veterans who died on or after January 1, 2000, funded through existing Military Department budgetary resources
  • Effective upon passage and amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 27-73e

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Connecticut Wartime Service Medal.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/23

2/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs2/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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