Bill
Bill > S2585
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Introduced
09/26/2016
09/26/2016
In Committee
09/26/2016
09/26/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
Introduced Session
2016-2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill creates a New Jersey Military Working Dog Handler and Military Working Dog medal to be awarded to current and former State residents. To be eligible, a resident must have served in the organized militia or in federal military service on active duty and been officially listed as a handler of a military working dog. The medal is to be awarded for recognition of valor or meritorious achievement by such handlers and dogs. The medal may be awarded when an eligible person or dog is deceased, when appropriate.
AI Summary
This bill creates a New Jersey Military Working Dog Handler and Military Working Dog medal to be awarded to current and former State residents who have served in the organized militia or federal military service on active duty and were officially listed as handlers of military working dogs. The medal recognizes the valor or meritorious achievement of these handlers and their dogs. The medal may be awarded posthumously, and replacement medals can be issued if the original is lost or destroyed. The Adjutant General of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs is responsible for administering the award program.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 09/26/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2585_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S3000/2585_I1.PDF |
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