HB 296 — Relating to the United States Armed Forces; to include the United States Space Force in all collective references to the United States Armed Forces.
Last action — Enacted as 2023-279
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 12, 2023. Enacted.
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1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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In plain language
The bill includes the United States Space Force in references to the United States Armed Forces.
This legislation updates the terminology surrounding the United States Armed Forces to officially include the United States Space Force. It aims to ensure that all branches of the military are recognized uniformly.
Summary
United States Armed Forces to include United States Space Force
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
57 added · 46 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill has been revised to officially include the United States Space Force in the definitions and references to the United States Armed Forces. This change is significant because it acknowledges the Space Force as a distinct branch of the military, established in 2019, and ensures that all communications about the armed services encompass this new addition. By updating the law, it reflects the evolving structure of the military and enhances the recognition of its critical role in global operations.
HB296 INTRODUCEDENROLLED XD2N77-1XD2N77-2 By Representatives Moore (P), Hurst, Whorton, Oliver RFD:
12-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 XD2N77-1HB296 02/08/2023Enrolled MAPEnrolled, (L)maAn 2023-288Act, 23 4Relating SYNOPSIS:to the United States Armed Forces;
Under existing law, the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Air Force, and United States Coast Guard are collectively referred to as the United States Armed Forces.
This bill would provide that all references to the United States Armed Forces shall include the United States Space Force.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the United States Armed Forces;
(a) The United States Space Force was established on December 20, 2019, under the National Defense Authorization Act as the first new branch of the United States Armed Forces Page 1 HB296 INTRODUCED in 73 years.
Page 21 HB296 Enrolled ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate House of Representatives I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and was passed by the House 02-May-23.
John Treadwell Clerk Senate 18-May-23 Passed Page 2
Action History
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Enrolled
Sponsors
- Moore (P) · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Moore (P)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 139 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 12% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Yea |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Not Voting |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Yea |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Yea |
| Dan Roberts | R | Not Voting |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Yea |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Not Voting |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Not Voting |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Yea |
| Larry Stutts | R | Yea |
| Randy Price | R | Yea |
| Sam Givhan | R | Yea |
| Shay Shelnutt | R | Yea |
| Steve Livingston | R | Yea |
| Tim Melson | R | Yea |
| Tom Butler | R | Yea |
| Will Barfoot | R | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 69 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (102)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 296 do?
- United States Armed Forces to include United States Space Force
- Who sponsors HB 296?
- HB 296 is sponsored by Moore (P).
- What is the current status of HB 296?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 12, 2023. Enacted.
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