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CT HB05462

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Michael Ferguson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new civilian medal of honor to be awarded to Connecticut citizens who perform extraordinary acts of heroism
  • Designates the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs to accept nominations for the award
  • Creates a selection panel consisting of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and members of the General Assembly to choose recipients
  • Amends Connecticut general statutes to implement the new medal of honor program

Legislative Description

An Act Creating A Civilian Medal Of Honor.

Last Action

Vote to Draft

2/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/27/2017
Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs1/11/2017

Full Bill Text

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