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MS HB1029
Bill
Status
4/17/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rob Roberson
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AI Summary
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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.
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Modifies voting eligibility provisions (Section 23-15-673) to explicitly include Space Force members as absent voters if they are Mississippi citizens.
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Updates military definitions (Section 33-1-1) to include Space Force in the definition of "Military."
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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).
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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