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MN HF2276
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/9/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Poston
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AI Summary
- July 16 is designated as Atomic Veterans Day in Minnesota to honor veterans exposed to radiation during their service
- Honored veterans include those designated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as "Atomic Veterans" who served in occupation forces near Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the atomic bombings or were prisoners of war housed in those areas
- Includes veterans involved in radiation exposure events from underground or shaft nuclear weapon detonations, nuclear power plant technicians on aircraft carriers and submarines, x-ray technicians, and those assigned to Enewetak Atoll radiation cleanup projects
- Effective the day following final enactment
Legislative Description
July 16 designated as Atomic Veterans Day.
Last Action
HF indefinitely postponed
5/10/2017
Committee Referrals
Veterans Affairs3/9/2017
Full Bill Text
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