Military Affairs
West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Removing the armed conflict requirement before state employees may receive credit for time served in the Armed Forces [HB-3097]
The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that who are eligible for public employees retirement benefits and who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States must have served during a time of armed conflict before up to five years of that service may be credited to those employees' years of service for retirement benefits. The bill also prohibits any time from being credited if that person was dishonorably discharged.
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Relating to leave of absence for members of the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves who are also public officials and employees [HB-3003]
The purpose of this bill is to specify additional activities for which members of the National Guard or Armed Forces Reserves, who are also public officials and employees, are entitled to a leave of absence.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Allowing members of the West Virginia National Guard or its reserves to obtain free hunting and fishing licenses [HB-2830]
The purpose of this bill is to allow members of the West Virginia National Guard and its Reserves to obtain free hunting and fishing licenses while serving in the West Virginia National Guard and Reserves and upon full retirement licenses for life.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Allowing a disabled veteran one additional license plate [HB-2674]
The purpose of this bill is to allow disabled veterans an additional license plate. The bill also makes stylistic changes.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Relating to disposition of the remains of a deceased military service member who dies while serving [HB-2544]
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 2011 Regular Session
Relating to unemployment benefits for certain spouses of military personnel [HB-2543]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that an individual who has voluntarily quit employment to accompany a spouse serving in active military service who has been reassigned from one military assignment to another shall not be disqualified for benefits. The bill also provides that the account of the employer of the individual shall not be charged.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Establishing a program to promote veteran friendly communities [HB-2534]
The purpose of this bill is establish a program to promote veteran friendly communities; the bill provides that the Division of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Veteran's Council, shall establish a program to assist and encourage the development, availability and utilization of veteran friendly services, benefits and assistance available to veterans in communities in this state. This section is new; therefore, it has been completely underscored. This bill was recommended for introduction and passage during the 2011 Regular Session of the
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Exempting certain recipients of military medals of valor from special registration plate fees [HB-2471]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt certain recipients of military medals of valor from special registration fees.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Providing benefits for those who have served in the military service [HB-2468]
The purpose of this bill is to provide rewards to those serving in the military by providing service credits, for purposes of public employment retirement, for service in any branch of the military including the West Virginia National Guard and Reserve; and providing additional testing credit points in civil service examinations for members of the National Guard and Reserve who are applying for state employment.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Adding Granada, El Salvador, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Panama Canal as military service credit for persons who are eligible for public employees retirement benefits [HB-2436]
The purpose of this bill is to permit the period of service by veterans of the conflicts in Granada, El Salvador, Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Panama Canal be allowed as military service credit for persons who are eligible for public employees retirement benefits.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Providing that municipal employees may receive up to two years of retirement service credit for military service [HB-2342]
The purpose of this bill is to provide that municipal employees may receive up to two years of retirement service credit for military service prior to, or during, their municipal employment.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Income tax exemption for veterans who locate in West Virginia following separation from service [HB-2274]
The purpose of this bill is to exempt from state income tax, for five years, veterans and their spouses who locate in the state following separation from military service.
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West Virginia 2011 Regular Session
Relating to the definition of "eligible veteran" for certain state training and employment preference benefits [HB-2146]
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.
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South Dakota 2011 Regular Session
Revise certain provisions relating to county veterans memorials. [SB-69]
Revise certain provisions relating to county veterans memorials.
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South Dakota 2011 Regular Session
Provide for the transfer of the state's interests in the Sisseton National Guard Armory to the city of Sisseton. [SB-6]
Provide for the transfer of the state's interests in the Sisseton National Guard Armory to the city of Sisseton.
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South Dakota 2011 Regular Session
Provide tuition benefits to certain National Guard members attending tribal colleges. [SB-58]
Provide tuition benefits to certain National Guard members attending tribal colleges.
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South Dakota 2011 Regular Session
Revise the qualifications of a county veterans' service officer. [SB-56]
Revise the qualifications of a county veterans' service officer.
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South Dakota 2011 Regular Session
Revise certain provisions relating to the Veterans Commission and to veterans' rights, benefits, and services. [SB-53]
Revise certain provisions relating to the Veterans Commission and to veterans' rights, benefits, and services.
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South Dakota 2011 Regular Session
Authorize the South Dakota Building Authority and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide for the design, construction, and equipping of the veterans home near Hot Springs and to declare an emergency. [SB-52]
Authorize the South Dakota Building Authority and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide for the design, construction, and equipping of the veterans home near Hot Springs and to declare an emergency.
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South Dakota 2011 Regular Session
Revise certain provisions relating to a previous appropriation for renovation of the nursing care building on the South Dakota Veterans' Home campus and to declare an emergency. [SB-51]
Revise certain provisions relating to a previous appropriation for renovation of the nursing care building on the South Dakota Veterans' Home campus and to declare an emergency.