Military & Veterans Law

HB 113 – Concealed carry licenses for military personnel. Lowers the age at which a person can obtain a concealed carry endorsement from 23 to 21 years of age if the person is a member of the armed forces.

HB 136 / HB 238 / SB 27 – Unemployment benefits for military spouses. Allows a spouse of an active member of the United States Armed Forces to be eligible for unemployment benefits if accompanying the military spouse in the event of a military transfer.

HB 204 – Drivers license renewal for military personnel. Allows military personnel on active duty to renew drivers licenses without examination when renewal is initiated within a specified time from discharge or return to the state.

SB 78 – Military family relief fund. Extends the sunset on the military family relief fund income tax check–off from August 28, 2011, to December 31, 2017.

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