Raised Bill No. 347 proposes minor and technical revisions to Section 27-73e of the general statutes concerning military and veterans' affairs. The bill, introduced in the February Session of 2024, outlines that the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the Adjutant General, is responsible for awarding a ribbon and medal to eligible veterans and former reserve component members. The eligibility criteria include either being a resident of the state at the time of being called to active duty during a time of war or being domiciled in the state on the date of the award. Additionally, the bill specifies that the cost of the ribbons and medals will be covered by funds appropriated to the military assistance account within the Military Department and allows for posthumous awards to veterans who died on or after November 12, 1918.

The bill includes a deletion and an insertion in the legal language. The word "who" is deleted and replaced with "and" to clarify the eligibility criteria for the former members of reserve components. The bill also mandates the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs and the Adjutant General to adopt regulations for the design process of the ribbon and medal, identification of eligible individuals, and the distribution procedures. The act is set to be effective from October 1, 2024, and amends Section 27-73e as indicated by the insertions. The purpose of the bill is to make minor and technical revisions to the statute related to military and veterans' affairs.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 27-73e