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GA HB38
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/1/2017
Primary Sponsor
Alan Powell
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AI Summary
- Cited as the "Georgia Recognizing Veterans Act," amending Code Section 40-5-36 regarding veterans' driver's licenses
- Expands eligibility for veterans' licenses by removing the requirement that service must have occurred during wartime or a conflict when personnel were committed by the President of the United States
- Removes the requirement that applicants must have been Georgia residents at the time of enlistment/commissioning or for two years prior to application; now requires only current Georgia residency at the time of application
- Eliminates the separate eligibility category for National Guard or reserve force members with 20 or more years of creditable service, consolidating all qualifying veterans under a single provision
- Retains the requirement that applicants must have been discharged or separated under honorable conditions and must submit verification to the department
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; issuance of a noncommercial Class C and Class M driver's license; provide
Last Action
Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
2/6/2018
Full Bill Text
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