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IN HB1447
Bill
Status
1/14/2015
Primary Sponsor
Sheila Klinker
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AI Summary
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Expands employment and training program priority to include active duty members of all armed forces branches (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy), reserves, and National Guard, plus their spouses.
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Requires the Department of Workforce Development to give priority placement in federal and state employment or training programs if applicants submit documentation of active service dates and meet program eligibility requirements.
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Defines "active duty" as full-time service in National Guard or reserves for more than 30 consecutive days in a calendar year, or active duty service in the armed forces of the United States.
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Priority status for military members expires one year after discharge or release from active duty; priority for spouses expires on the date the member is discharged or released from active duty.
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Effective July 1, 2015; amends Indiana Code 22-4.1-4-3.
Legislative Description
Employment or training priority for military. Requires the department of workforce development (under certain circumstances) to give: (1) a member of the armed forces of the United States, reserves, or National Guard; or (2) the spouse of a member of the armed forces of the United States, reserves, or National Guard; priority for placement in any federal or state employment or training program administered by the department. (Current law provides that this priority be given only to members of the National Guard or their spouses.)
Last Action
Representative Speedy added as coauthor
1/22/2015