Bill > SB01153

This bill grants the Adjutant General (the top military officer of the state's National Guard) expanded authority to establish and remove state military awards and ribbons for members of the state's armed forces. Specifically, the bill allows the Adjutant General to create new awards or ribbons and remove previously established awards within available budget appropriations, effective July 1, 2025. However, the bill explicitly prohibits the Adjutant General from removing any state military awards, ribbons, honors, or decorations that were established by the Adjutant General before July 1, 2025, or those established by the General Assembly. The bill is part of a broader set of provisions that define the Adjutant General's responsibilities, which include maintaining service records, processing records requests, managing military property, conducting inspections, and overseeing the administrative functions of the state's armed forces. By expanding the Adjutant General's discretion in creating and managing military awards, the bill provides more flexibility in recognizing and honoring members of the state's military forces.

Military Affairs and Security

Veterans' and Military Affairs Committee (J)

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