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Latest Action: 01/10/2008 - Read Second Time (H) Bill Text
HB 1307 - TUITION BENEFITS FOR COMBAT VETERANS - Day, David
Requires higher education institutions which receive state funds to limit the amount charged for tuition to certain combat veterans
Latest Action: 01/10/2008 - Second Read and Referred S Ways & Means Committee Bill TextSB 771 - This act creates an income tax credit for taxpayer contributions of cash, stock, bonds, or other marketable securities for the purpose of providing body or vehicle armor to members of the armed forces of the United States, as well as contributions of body armor for members of the armed forces, armor plating for military vehicles, or materials consumed in the process of manufacturing body armor or armor plating for military vehicles. The tax credit is a dollar for dollar tax credit which is limited to one thousand dollars per taxpayer per year. The total amount of tax credits which may be claimed annually is capped at two million dollars. The tax credit is nontransferable and nonrefundable, but may be carried forward five years until fully claimed. This act is identical to the introduced version of Senate Bill 583 (2007). JASON ZAMKUS
Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Reported Duly Enrolled S Rules Committee Bill TextSCS/SB 806 - This act provides that the U.S. and Missouri state flags shall be flown at half-staff for one full day whenever a Missouri resident is killed in the line of duty during military service. The Missouri veterans' commission shall make ongoing reasonable efforts to determine if any residents have been killed in the line of duty, and shall notify the governor of any such death. The governor, who shall determine the day on which the resident shall be honored, shall then notify the office of administration. This act is similar to HB 557 (2007). ALEXA PEARSON
Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Reported Duly Enrolled S Rules Committee Bill TextHCS/SCS/SB 830 - This act shall be known as the "Missouri Returning Heroes' Education Act," and provides that all public institutions of higher education that receive any state funds appropriated by the general assembly shall limit the tuition charged to combat veterans to fifty dollars per credit hour, for any program leading to a certificate, or an associate or baccalaureate degree. A "combat veteran” is any person who served in armed combat after September 11, 2001, who was a Missouri resident when first entering the military, and who was discharged from military service under honorable conditions. An eligible combat veteran shall receive the tuition limitation as long as the veteran achieves and maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least two and one-half points on a four point scale, or its equivalent. The eligibility period for the tuition limitation shall expire ten years from the date of the veteran's last discharge from service. The Coordinating Board for Higher [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/20/2008 - Bill Combined w/SCS/SBs 753, 728, 906, & 1026 Bill Text
SPECIAL NOTE: This bill has been combined with other bills. Please refer to lead bill (SB 753) for more information
Latest Action: 04/07/2008 - Rules - Executive Session Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 1562 - TAX CREDIT FOR MILITARY COMPENSATION - LeVota, Paul
Authorizes a tax credit to a taxpayer for 100% of the salary and benefits paid to an employee while on active military duty
Latest Action: 02/19/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 1651 - FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING - Dethrow, Mike
Changes the laws regarding the firearms safety training requirement for obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon to allow proof of certain types of military service to satisfy the requirement
Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Transportation (H) Bill Text
HB 1653 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATE FEE - Dethrow, Mike
Removes the additional fees charged for purple heart special license plate
Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H) Bill Text
HB 1659 - GULF WAR MEDALLION PROGRAM - Smith, Joe
Establishes the Gulf War Medallion Program and creates the Gulf War Veterans' Recognition Award Fund
Latest Action: 05/29/2008 - Signed by House Speaker Bill Text
HB 1678 - MILITARY MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES - Day, David
Changes the laws regarding members of the military and their families
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Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H) Bill Text
HB 2584 - GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM MEDAL - Smith, Joe
Establishes the Global War on Terrorism Medallion Program and creates the Global War on Terrorism Veterans' Recognition Award Fund
Latest Action: 04/15/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text
HB 2529 - FIREARMS SAFETY TRAINING - Moore, Danielle
Changes the laws regarding the firearm safety training requirement for obtaining a permit to carry a concealed weapon to allow proof of certain types of military service to satisfy the requirement
Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Referred: Transportation (H) Bill Text
HB 2511 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES - Ruzicka, Don
Allows a "GOLD STAR FAMILY" special license plate for any immediate family member of a United States military member who was a Missouri resident killed in the line of duty
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Transportation (H) Bill Text
HB 2493 - SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES - Bivins, Walt
Allows a "LEGION OF MERIT" special license plate for any person who has been awarded this military service award
Latest Action: 04/03/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H) Bill Text
HB 2479 - SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA DAY - Wasson, Jay
Designates May 1 of each year as "Silver Star Families of America Day" to honor our wounded soldiers
Latest Action: 05/16/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H) Bill Text
HB 2456 - MEDAL OF FREEDOM - Kratky, Michele
Creates the Medal of Freedom to be awarded to certain veterans who honorably served in the armed forces between August 2, 1990, and January 1, 2015, under certain residency requirements
Latest Action: 02/28/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H) Bill Text
HB 2222 - HERO AT HOME PROGRAM - Smith, Joe
Renames the Guard at Home Program to the Hero at Home Program, extends the time period for assistance to spouses, and expands the assistance of finding work to certain returning reservists
Also tagged in: Boards, Commissions, Committees, Councils, Business And Commerce, Children And Minors, Economic Development, Department Of, Education, Elementary And Secondary, Education, Higher Latest Action: 04/02/2008 - SCS Voted Do Pass S Pensions, Veterans' Affairs and General Laws Committee (4877S.04C) Bill TextSCS/SB 1167 - This act modifies various provisions relating to members of the military forces and their families. The act: Adds the chair of the Missouri Veterans' Commission, or a designee, as an ex officio member of the Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission, and provides that the Military preparedness and enhancement commission's duties include developing methods to improve the prosperity and employment opportunities of retired military members and the families of former military members. Section 41.1010. Adds the chair of the Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission, or a designee, as an ex officio member of the Missouri veterans' commission, and provides that the Missouri military preparedness and enhancement commission shall assist all veterans who are legal residents of Missouri. Section 42.007. Allows military dependents who do not meet our state's age requirements to enter kindergarten or first grade if the child has completed an [...] show full description
Latest Action: 03/27/2008 - Referred: Special Committee on Veterans (H) Bill Text
HB 2195 - MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS - Cunningham, Mike
Allows members of the reserves of any branch of the United States armed forces to be eligible for a National Guard educational assistance grant
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Public Hearing Completed (H) Bill Text
HCR 24 - Title Yet to be Determined - Roorda, Jeff
Urges Congress to end the Department of Defense practice of requiring wounded service personnel to pay back signing bonuses as a result of medical discharges for combat injuries
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