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MS SB2286

Bill

Status

Failed

3/11/2015

Primary Sponsor

Haskins Montgomery

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 33-4-1 of the Mississippi Code to expand eligibility for the Mississippi Military Family Relief Fund to all Mississippi National Guard members regardless of mobilization status.

  • Removes the requirement that National Guard members must be "mobilized and deployed under Title 10 USC active duty service" or residing in a Presidential Declared Disaster area to qualify for financial hardship grants.

  • Maintains the fund as a separate account in the State Treasury, administered by the Military Department with recommendations from the Adjutant General.

  • Requires the Adjutant General to establish eligibility requirements and grant amounts by rule.

  • Effective July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

MS Military Family Relief Fund; allow utilization by Mississippi National Guardsmen regardless of mobilization status.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

3/11/2015

Committee Referrals

Military Affairs2/24/2015
Veterans and Military Affairs1/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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