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MS SB2608

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charles Younger

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that all references to "Armed Forces" or "Uniformed Services" in Mississippi Code shall include members of the United States Space Force.

  • Amends Section 23-15-673 to explicitly include Space Force members in the definition of absent voters eligible to vote by absentee ballot.

  • Amends Section 33-1-1 to add Space Force to the definition of "Military" in state military code provisions.

  • Amends Section 37-135-31 (Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children) to include Space Force in the definition of "uniformed services."

  • Amends Sections 49-7-351 and 73-50-1 to include Space Force members in provisions regarding hunting/fishing opportunities for wounded warriors and occupational licensing reciprocity for military families.

Legislative Description

United States Space Force; references to "Armed Forces" in Mississippi law shall include members of.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Military Affairs2/7/2023
Veterans and Military Affairs1/16/2023

Full Bill Text

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