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MN HF2494

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Anderson

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 192.23 to allow the commander-in-chief to authorize state awards to nonmembers of the Minnesota military forces
  • Permits issuance of marks of distinction to nonmembers for distinguished service or support to the military forces of the state
  • Maintains existing authority to award service medals to military officers and enlisted members for years of service (3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 years) and for valor, distinguished service, and good conduct
  • Preserves restriction that state medals for war or emergency service cannot duplicate federal service medals or bars already authorized by federal authority

Legislative Description

State award issuance to Minnesota National Guard nonmembers allowed.

Last Action

HF indefinitely postponed

3/30/2012

Full Bill Text

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