HCS HB 1398 -- WORLD WAR II MEDALS (Ward)

This substitute allows veterans who were residents of the state
at the time of their death to participate in the World War II
medallion program.  The substitute also changes the ending date
for active service from September 30, 1945, to December 31, 1946,
and changes the deadline for filing applications for World War II
medals from January 1, 2002, to July 1, 2003.

The substitute allows spouses of eligible, deceased veterans to
apply for a medal.

The substitute contains an emergency clause.

FISCAL NOTE:  Estimated Net Transfer from the General Revenue
Fund of $792,600 in FY 2003, $291,632 in FY 2004, and $0 in FY
2005.  Estimated Net Effect to the World War II Veterans'
Recognition Award Fund of $0 in FY 2003, FY 2004, and FY 2005,
subject to appropriation.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated October 11, 2002 at 9:01 am