NGAI Legislative Update; 19 Mar 2012

This is a summary of the 2012 Indiana General Assembly actions that effect our military or veterans benefits.

March 14, 2012 Governor Daniels signed HB 1059. Extends the eligibility time for the Military Family Relief Fund from…

2012 Indiana Legislative Watch

NGAI Members,

With the Right to Work legislative standoff now behind us, the rest of the 2012 Indiana General Assembly agenda will now be addressed in what is left of this short session year. We have a number of bills…

Military/Veteran Bills Enacted by 2011 Indiana General Assembly

Below is a summary of the Military/Veteran Bills enacted by the 2001 Indiana General Assembly. Those include SB-39 Tax Structure Study, SB-577 Financial Aid and HB1109 – Military Service Information on BMV Documents.

SB 39 – Tax structure study (Updated

SB577 Financial Aid Update

The second reading of SB577 is scheduled for 1330 today, April 19, 2011, at the Indiana State House.

We need as many people as possible down at the state house to voice concerns regarding this bill.  If you can assist,…

SB0577 Financial Aid Hearing

Assigned to House Committee on Education.  Hearing scheduled for Monday, April 4 at 1030, Room 156-C.  If you want to be heard, be there at 1000.

I want to update you on the latest from the Indiana State House. Senate…

Indiana Legislative Alert Update 2-11

By now most of you are aware of Indiana Senate Bill 0577 which was recently passed by the Indiana Senate. The companion Indiana House Bill 1328 (is being sponsored by Representative Tom Dermody. It was referred to the Education Committee…

Senate Bill 0577

Coalition’s Position: Against

Financial aid
Authored by Senator Kenley
Referred to Committee on Appropriations

DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL (Boldness added as our concern)

Allows the department of correction to provide financial assistance for tuition, books, and supplies for an…

Indiana Senate Bill 0168

Coalition’s Position: For
State contracting with disabled veterans
Authored by Senator Arnold
Referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation & Veterans Affairs

DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL

Authorizes a state agency to set aside certain contracts for supplies or…

House Bill 1045

Coalition’s Position: Against
Veterans’ home
Authored by Representative Dodge
Referred to Committee on Select Committee on Government Reduction

DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL

Transfers the duties of the Indiana Veterans’ Home advisory committee to the Indiana veterans’ affairs commission. Repeals…

Senate Bill 0153

Coalition’s Position: For
Disabled veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Authored by Senators Steele and Delph
Referred to Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL

Establishes a reduced fee lifetime hunting, fishing, and trapping license for residents…

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