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SB 178 — R
Last action — Enacted as 2023-350
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 05, 2023. Enacted.
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Summary
Department of Veterans Affairs; additional benefits for spouses of those who were killed while on state active duty status
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
109 added · 84 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendments to Bill SB 178 broaden the scope of educational benefits to include not only spouses of deceased veterans but also those whose partner was killed while on state active duty or who died from injuries related to that duty within three years. This change is important because it recognizes and supports the families of service members who may face unique challenges and loss while serving in state active duty. By expanding these benefits, the legislation aims to ensure that more military families receive the necessary support for education and training.
SB178 INTRODUCEDENROLLED XS8QZE-1XS8QZE-2 By Senator Chambliss RFD:
05-Apr-23 2023 Regular Session Page 0 XS8QZE-1SB178 03/23/2023Enrolled MAPEnrolled, (L)maAn 2023-1202Act, 23 4veterans SYNOPSIS:or those who were a prisoner of war while serving as a member of the United States Armed Forces.
Under existing law, educational benefits are available to spouses of deceased or totally disabled veterans or those who were a prisoner of war while serving as a member of the United States Armed Forces.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT Relating to the Department of Veterans Affairs;
Section 31-6-5, as last amended by Act Page 1 SB178 INTRODUCED 2022-91, 2022 Regular Session, Code of Alabama 1975, is amended to read as follows:
Page 1 SB178 Enrolled (2) Died from a disability incurred from military service;
This section shall not apply to the spouse of any deceased serviceman or veteran who has remarried prior to applying for and obtaining educational benefits under this section, and should any spouse of the deceased serviceman or veteran remarry during the time Page 2 SB178 INTRODUCED he or she is in attendance upon any of the qualifying schools mentioned in this section, then he or she shall pay tuition and fees for the course of study or attendance upon the qualifying school from the time of the remarriage.
(b) The educational benefits provided by this section to spouses and widows making application for benefits for the first time beginning with the fall term of the 2014-2015 academic year, and thereafter, shall be limited to Page 2 SB178 Enrolled undergraduate courses of study only, and the value of tuition paid shall be limited to the in-state tuition rate of the qualifying school attended.
Page 3 SB178 Enrolled 73 ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate 77 79 ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives 82 SB178 Senate 27-Apr-23 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate.
88 Patrick Harris, Secretary.
91 93 House of Representatives Passed:
25-May-23 97 99 By:
Senator Chambliss Page 4
Action History
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Sponsors
- Clyde Chambliss · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 139 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (139)
139 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 70 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 101 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 99% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (102)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 22 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 29 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 0% | 0% | 15% |
How each member voted (34)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Greg J. Reed | — | Yea |
| Bobby D. Singleton | D | Yea |
| Kirk Hatcher | D | Not Voting |
| Linda Coleman-Madison | D | Yea |
| Merika Coleman | D | Yea |
| Robert Stewart | D | Yea |
| Rodger M. Smitherman | D | Yea |
| Vivian Davis Figures | D | Not Voting |
| William M. Beasley | D | Yea |
| Andrew Jones | R | Yea |
| April Weaver | R | Yea |
| Arthur Orr | R | Yea |
| Chris Elliott | R | Yea |
| Clyde Chambliss | R | Not Voting |
| Dan Roberts | R | Yea |
| David Sessions | R | Yea |
| Donnie Chesteen | R | Yea |
| Garlan Gudger | R | Not Voting |
| Gerald H. Allen | R | Yea |
| Greg Albritton | R | Yea |
| J. T. 'Jabo' Waggoner | R | Yea |
| Jack W. Williams | R | Yea |
| Jay Hovey | R | Yea |
| Josh Carnley | R | Yea |
| Keith Kelley | R | Yea |
| Lance Bell | R | Not Voting |
| 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 |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 178 do?
- Department of Veterans Affairs; additional benefits for spouses of those who were killed while on state active duty status
- Who sponsors SB 178?
- SB 178 is sponsored by Clyde Chambliss (R).
- What is the current status of SB 178?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced April 05, 2023. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 178?
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