Military Affairs
West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Requiring any employer to retain a job for any veteran with a service-connected disability [HB-3005]
The purpose of this bill is to provide job retention for any veteran employed by state or local government, while the veteran seeks or receives treatment for the injury or injuries related to the veteran’s service-connected disability, and is able to return to work. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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Requiring the Parkways Authority to provide free daily toll passes for veterans under certain circumstances [HB-3002]
The purpose of this bill is to require the Parkways Authority to provide the Beckley VA Medical Center a sufficient number of free daily toll passes to permit Veterans who travel to that center for medical care to travel the West Virginia Turnpike without paying tolls.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Providing that historical reenactors are not violating the provision prohibiting unlawful military organizations [HB-2981]
Providing that historical reenactors are not violating the provision prohibiting unlawful military organizations
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Traumatic Brain Injury Services Commission [HB-2955]
The purpose of this article is to create a new commission for the service to veterans and others suffering from traumatic brain injuries. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs [HB-2932]
Making a supplementary appropriation to the Division of Veterans' Affairs
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Issuing of special veterans vanity registration plates for motorcycles [HB-2922]
The purpose of this bill is to authorize issuance of special veterans vanity registration plates for motorcycles. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Relating to provide special outdoor recreational opportunities for eligible veterans [HB-2880]
The purpose of this bill is to designate one or more areas of state wildlife management areas as a "Wounded Warrior Special Hunt Area" to provide special outdoor recreational opportunities for eligible veterans and members of the Armed Forces who have certain service related injuries or disabilities. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Providing a discount on state campground rentals for veterans [HB-2870]
The purpose of this bill is to create a discount campground rental fee for veterans. This article is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Requiring state institutions of higher education to give priority registration to veterans [HB-2769]
The purpose of this bill is to give priority registration to veterans at state institutions of higher education and encourage the establishment of resource centers.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Allowing a disabled veteran to park in a designated accessible parking space without placard [HB-2728]
The purpose of this bill is to allow a disabled veteran operating a vehicle bearing a disabled veteran special registration plate to park in a designated accessible parking space without an accessible parking special registration plate or windshield placard.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Exempting honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States from payment of fees and costs required by this section for a license to carry deadly weapons [HB-2604]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt honorably discharged veterans of the armed forces of the United States from payment of fees and costs required by this section for a license to carry deadly weapons. This exemption already applies to former law-enforcement officers who are honorably retired.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Relating to the training requirement for a concealed weapons license [HB-2561]
The purpose of this bill is to allow for proof of current military service or honorable discharge by any branch of the United States Military, Reserve, or National Guard as equivalent experience towards completion of the training requirement for a concealed weapons license. The bill also provides for an exemption from payment of fees for these persons.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Establishing a uniform course completion policy for veteran students called up for active duty [HB-2491]
The purpose of this bill is to establish a uniform policy for students enrolled in institutions of higher education who are called up or ordered to state or federal active service, inactive-duty training or annual training in any active duty or reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the National Guard of this state or any other state. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This legislation was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2013 Regular Session of the Legislature by the
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Providing for the appointment of veterans advocates at state institutions of higher education [HB-2490]
The purpose of this bill is to provide for the appointment of veterans advocates at state institutions of higher education. The bill sets forth their responsibilities.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Providing an additional decreasing modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for income earned by certain military personnel and their spouses [HB-2422]
The purpose of this bill is to provide an additional decreasing modification reducing federal adjusted gross income for income earned by military personnel and their spouses during a period of service in an area of armed conflict. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Exempting disabled veterans who have suffered a hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability from state income tax [HB-2402]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt disabled veterans who have suffered a one hundred percent total and permanent service-connected disability as certified by the Secretary of the Department of Veterans' Assistance from state income tax.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Exempting disabled veterans from campground rental fees during certain times [HB-2379]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt disabled veterans from campground rental fees from the day after Labor day until four days prior to Memorial Day. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Relating to disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving [HB-2372]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving in the United States Armed Forces shall be governed by the directives in the United States Department of Defense Record of Emergency Data Form (DD Form 93) executed by the service member.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Providing that municipal employees may receive up to two years of retirement service credit for military service [HB-2370]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that municipal employees may receive up to two years of retirement service credit for military service during their municipal employment.
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West Virginia 2013 Regular Session
Relating to the definition of "eligible veteran" for certain state training and employment preference benefits [HB-2361]
The purpose of this bill is to include persons who served honorably in the National Guard and Reserves as eligible veterans for preference in employment training and employment.