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IN SB0519

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

James Smith

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "qualified veteran" as an Indiana resident who has served in the U.S. armed forces and has a service-connected disability rating of at least 80%
  • Qualifies veterans must provide evidence from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs or disability retirement benefits under the U.S. Department of Defense
  • Allows qualified veterans to obtain a resident yearly hunting license free of charge instead of paying standard licensing fees
  • Qualified veterans may request licenses from the department, an authorized agent, or the circuit court clerk in their county of residence
  • Becomes effective July 1, 2017

Legislative Description

Hunting by disabled veterans. Defines "qualified veteran" as an individual: (1) who is a resident of Indiana; (2) who has served in the armed forces of the United States; and (3) who has a service connected disability rating of at least 80%. Allows a qualified veteran to obtain a hunting license free of charge.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Natural Resources

1/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources1/17/2017

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