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HI HB1282

Bill

Status

Passed

4/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Mark Takai

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility requirements for the Hawaii Medal of Honor to include additional military service members who were killed in action.

  • Allows individuals killed in action while providing direct support to military operations in a combat zone to receive the Hawaii Medal of Honor.

  • Extends eligibility to those performing under hostile fire or imminent danger if the duty performed would have qualified the individual for special military pay.

  • Received support from the Veterans of Foreign Wars and National Association for Uniformed Services.

  • Recommended to pass Second Reading and be placed on the calendar for Third Reading.

Legislative Description

Hawaii Medal of Honor; Title 10 Status

Last Action

Act 009, 4/10/2013 (Gov. Msg. No. 1109).

4/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs3/5/2013
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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