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ID H0018

Bill

Status

Passed

2/22/2017

Primary Sponsor

Transportation and Defense Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Adjutant General of the Idaho National Guard to provide incentive payments to encourage recruitment and retention of nontechnician national guardsmen pursuing education.

  • Allows payment of up to 100% of student registration fees or tuition per semester for active Idaho National Guard members attending public or private institutions of higher education, career technical education schools, or community colleges in Idaho.

  • Requires eligible individuals to be in good standing as active Idaho National Guard members at the beginning of and throughout the entire semester for which benefits are received.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that the adjutant general of the Idaho National Guard is authorized to encourage recruitment and retention of national guardsmen by providing incentive payments for furtherance of their education.

MILITARY DIVISION

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on February 22, 2017 Session Law Chapter 29 Effective: 07/01/2017

2/22/2017

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2017
Transportation and Defense1/20/2017

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