HCS HB 163, 213 & 216 -- VETERANS' MEDALLION PROGRAMS

Currently, any World War II veteran who wants to receive a
medallion, medal, and certificate of appreciation must have been
a Missouri resident before August 28, 2000, and must have made
application for the medals prior to July 1, 2004.  Veterans of
the Korean War who want to receive the medallion, medal, and
certificate of appreciation must have been Missouri residents
before August 28, 2003, and must have made application for the
medals prior to January 1, 2005.

This bill allows veterans of World War II or the Korean War to
receive the medals of appreciation as long as they are a resident
of Missouri, had been a resident at the time of entering or being
discharged from the military, or had been a resident at the time
of death.  The application deadlines for both medical programs
are removed.

In both programs, the bill requires that the medallions, medals,
and certificates be awarded until the supply is exhausted.  When
there are fewer than 100 medallions, medals, and certificates for
either program, the Adjutant General must notify the General
Assembly.

The bill contains an emergency clause.

Missouri House of Representatives
93rd General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated August 25, 2005 at 1:18 pm