IN HB1111

Establishes a 3% price preference for businesses owned by veterans in state public works contracts, state purchasing of goods and services, and state highway contracts, effective July 1, 2010.

Expands the definition of "armed forces" to include merchant marine service for purposes of motor vehicle bureau matters and veteran benefits eligibility.

Authorizes the Indiana Department of Veterans' Affairs to provide aid and assistance to merchant marines entitled to benefits under federal or state law.

Allows the Indiana Veterans' Home to admit honorably discharged merchant marines and their spouses or surviving spouses as members.

Applies the same preference computation method used for other price preferences to veteran-owned business preferences across all state contracting and purchasing programs.