HB 1524 -- State Militia and Military Medals, Badges, and
Campaign Ribbons

Sponsor:  Largent

This bill changes the laws regarding military forces and
authorizes certain medals, badges, and ribbons for outstanding
military performance and for service in direct support of several
military campaigns.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Defines "primary next of kin" as, in order of precedence,
surviving spouse, eldest child, father or mother, eldest brother
or sister, or eldest grandchild as it relates to the Uniform Code
of Military Justice;

(2)  Requires members of the state militia, including its reserve
forces, to be considered state employees for purposes of the
State Legal Expense Fund and for workers' compensation coverage
when they are ordered to active military duty or called to duty
by the Governor;

(3)  Authorizes the Governor, upon the recommendation of the
Adjutant General, to present a Legion of Merit Medal to
individuals who have exceptionally meritorious conduct in the
performance of outstanding military service and achievement
reflecting honorably and creditably upon the state;

(4)  Authorizes the Adjutant General to present a Missouri
Adjutant General Staff Identification Badge to an individual
based on demonstrated outstanding performance of duty; and

(5)  Authorizes the Governor, upon the recommendation of the
Adjutant General, to present a campaign ribbon to individuals who
have served in direct support of several military campaigns.  The
ribbons include a Missouri Iraq Campaign Ribbon, a Missouri
Afghanistan Campaign Ribbon, a Missouri Kosovo Campaign Ribbon,
and a Missouri Vietnam Campaign Ribbon.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm