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MS HB1029

Bill

Status

Passed

4/17/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code of 1972 to include members of the United States Space Force in all references to "Armed Forces" or "Uniformed Services" throughout state law.

  • Modifies voting eligibility provisions (Section 23-15-673) to explicitly include Space Force members as absent voters if they are Mississippi citizens.

  • Updates military definitions (Section 33-1-1) to include Space Force in the definition of "Military."

  • Adds Space Force to the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Section 37-135-31) and hunting/fishing programs for wounded warriors (Section 49-7-351).

  • Includes Space Force in the Military Family Freedom Act (Section 73-50-1) allowing military members and their families expedited occupational licensing recognition; effective July 1, 2023.

Legislative Description

United States Space Force; provide that reference to "Armed Forces" and "Uniformed Services" in Mississippi law shall include members of.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/17/2023

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/13/2023
Military Affairs1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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