SB131 Alabama 2019 Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, certain education and survivor benefits are unavailable to Alabama national guardsmen who perform duties under state active duty status for periods.
This bill would expand survivor and education benefits to Alabama national guardsmen who are on state active duty for a period less than the existing 30-day minimum, so that guardsmen assisting with natural disasters or other emergencies may be eligible for state and federal benefits.
This bill would also raise the compensation for surviving dependents of Alabama national guardsmen from $10,000 to $100,000.
Relating to Alabama national guardsmen's benefits; to amend Sections 31-3-2, 31-6-4, 31-12-1, and 31-12-2, Code of Alabama 1975, to provide for increased survivor and education benefits for guardsmen on state active duty; and to make those benefits available to surviving dependents of guardsmen who are killed or die while on active duty.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Ways and Means Education |
| May 28, 2019 | S | Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass adopted Roll Call 1200 |
| May 28, 2019 | S | Third Reading Passed |
| April 16, 2019 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| March 19, 2019 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Veterans and Military Affairs |
Bill Text
Bill Votes
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB131 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature