SCS/HB 1067 - This act enacts provisions relating to military affairs.VACCINATION OF MEMBERS OF THE MISSOURI NATIONAL GUARD (Section 41.092)
This act provides that no member of the Missouri National Guard shall be required by the Governor or the Adjutant General to receive a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of state service.
These provisions are identical to SB 542 (2023).
MISSOURI VETERANS COMMISSION (Section 42.022)
This act requires the Missouri Veterans Commission to review the provisions of the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 and any regulations related to such act. After review, the Commission, in collaboration with the Department of Mental Health, shall provide recommendations and make efforts to adopt procedures, programs, treatment options, aid, and other assistance necessary to assist in the efforts to prevent veteran suicide. Additionally, this act provides that the Commission shall file a report with the Department of Public Safety and the General Assembly on the recommendations, implementation, and effectiveness of the Commission's efforts to prevent veteran suicide before June 30, 2024, and by every subsequent June 30th.
These provisions are identical to HB 132 (2023) and substantially similar to provisions in SCS/HB 2455 (2022).
ARMED FORCES MEDALLION PROGRAM (Section 42.312)
This act establishes a new medallion program, "Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Freedom's Sentinel, and Operation Allies Refuge Program". Under the act, any veteran who served on active duty during certain dates, is a legal resident of this state or was a legal resident at the time of discharge from military service, or was a Missouri National Guard member regardless of residency, is eligible for a medal of appreciation for service.
These provisions are identical to provisions in SS/SB 540 (2023), SB 611 (2023), and HB 836 (2023).
ARMED FORCES INCOME TAX DEDUCTION (Sections 143.174 and 143.175)
Current law authorizes an income tax deduction for active and reserve members of the Armed Forces for a percentage of such taxpayer's income received as salary or compensation as a member of the Armed Forces. This act provides that the term "salary or compensation" shall include any signing bonus.
These provisions are identical to provisions in SS/SB 540 (2023).
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES (Section 301.3061)
This act specifies that the Disabled American Veterans special license plate "shall bear the emblem of the Disabled American Veterans organization", and "shall have an authorized Disabled American Veterans' slogan near the bottom of the plate", rather than specifically describing the emblem and slogan.
ERIC VANDER WEERD