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MS HB1035

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dennis DeBar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code sections 63-1-35 and 45-35-3 to expand the "Vet" designation on driver's licenses and identification cards to any person honorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces, not just those meeting the federal definition of veteran.

  • Requires applicants requesting the "Vet" designation to present a DD-214 or equivalent document with notation from the State Veterans Affairs Board or Adjutant General confirming honorable discharge status.

  • The "Vet" designation applies to new, renewal, or duplicate driver's licenses, temporary driving permits, intermediate licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Driver's license; expand eligibility for "Vet" designation to any person honorably discharged from U.S. Armed Forces.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2015

Committee Referrals

Military Affairs1/19/2015

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