MA H1938

Bill

Relative to the observation of Veterans Day

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to allowing veterans leaves of absence on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Veterans and Federal Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill amends a section of the Massachusetts General Laws to allow veterans and members of war veterans' departments to take a leave of absence with pay on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. The bill defines a "veteran" as someone who meets the criteria under a specific section of state law. This change provides additional time off and compensation for veterans to observe these important military holidays.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (8)

William Crocker (R), Michelle DuBois (D), Paul Frost (R), Steven Howitt (R), Matt Muratore (R), Elizabeth Poirier (R), Richard Ross (R), Timothy Whelan (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4591 (on 06/08/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1938

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1938
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1938.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H4591	House Veterans	Discharged to the committee on House Rules	Replaced by
S2229	The communication from the Senate President requesting a leave of absence from the duties of the Office of the Senate President	Placed on file	Similar To
S354	Relative to reserving beds in nursing homes during certain leaves of absence	Accompanied a study order, see S2551	Similar To

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