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MS SB2863

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/22/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rita Potts Parks

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 25-9-301 of the Mississippi Code to revise the definition of "disabled veteran" for state employment purposes
  • Establishes that a disabled veteran must have a service-connected disability rating of at least 30% as certified by the Veterans Administration within the last 90 days
  • Expands the definition to include any veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat, regardless of disability rating percentage
  • Takes effect July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

State employment; revise definition of the term "disabled veteran" as used for veterans preference.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/22/2019

Committee Referrals

Military Affairs2/19/2019
Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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