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MS SB2553
Bill
AI Summary
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Authorizes the Adjutant General to establish and manage a Veterans' Honor Medal Program to recognize and honor all Mississippi veterans.
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Gold stars are awarded to next of kin of Armed Forces personnel killed in action; silver stars are awarded to Armed Forces personnel wounded in action.
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Adjutant General must form an advisory committee including the Governor, Speaker of the House, Lieutenant Governor, Director of Military Affairs, state veterans home directors, and representatives from veterans organizations to assist in medal design and certificates.
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Adjutant General determines eligibility for awards based on military records such as DD-214 discharge papers or DD-201 service records.
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Effective date: July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Mississippi Veterans' Honor Medal Program; establish under Adjutant General.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012