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GA HB1062

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Welch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds the Soldier's Medal to the list of qualifying military medal awards that entitle veterans to a free special and distinctive vehicle license plate in Georgia
  • Amends Code Section 40-2-85.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, which governs special license plates for veterans
  • Eligibility requires the veteran to have been discharged from the armed forces under conditions other than dishonorable
  • The Soldier's Medal joins 17 other qualifying awards, including the Medal of Honor, Bronze Star, Silver Star, Purple Heart, and Distinguished Flying Cross
  • Sponsored by Representatives Welch of the 110th and Clark of the 98th districts

Legislative Description

Special license plates; free for veterans who received Soldier's Medal; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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