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OK SB235

Bill

Status

Passed

5/10/2013

Primary Sponsor

Frank Simpson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "ex-service person" or "veteran" to include all honorably discharged persons who served in any branch of the U.S. uniformed services, removing the previous requirement of wartime service.

  • Extends benefits eligibility to disabled persons who served during World War II or any State of National Emergency in allied military forces, provided they were U.S. citizens at enlistment and when applying for benefits.

  • Transfers management of Oklahoma Veterans Centers from the War Veterans Commission to the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs, with updated responsibilities including compliance with federal/state long-term care regulations and protection of resident rights.

  • Makes language gender neutral throughout affected statutes, including references to the Governor and veterans.

  • Repeals nine sections of Title 72 relating to hawking and peddling licenses, discharge records, burial provisions, patriotic organizations, and service in Canadian forces; effective November 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Soldiers and sailors; updating and repealing statutes; specifying duties of Department of Veterans Affairs. Effective date.

Military and Veterans

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/10/2013

5/10/2013

Committee Referrals

Veterans and Military Affairs2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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