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MO HB1766

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jon Carpenter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces sections 42.170, 42.200, and 42.220 of Missouri Revised Statutes to expand eligibility for military medallions, medals, and certificates
  • Expands eligibility to include veterans who served in a Missouri National Guard unit regardless of whether they are or ever were Missouri legal residents
  • Applies to three veteran populations: World War II veterans (December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946), Korean Conflict veterans (June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955), and Vietnam War veterans (February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975)
  • Requires veterans to have been honorably separated or discharged from military service or currently be in honorable active service status
  • Awards are granted regardless of whether the veteran served domestically or in a foreign country, or whether they were under eighteen years old at the time of enlistment

Legislative Description

Authorizes the issuance of a military medallion, medal, and certificate to certain veterans who served in specified conflicts regardless of whether they are or ever were legal Missouri residents

Last Action

Rules - Reported Do Pass - not Consent (H)

4/24/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules4/3/2014
Veterans2/12/2014

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