HB 776
AN ACT relating to benefits for Kentucky National Guard members.
In Plain Language
Kentucky National Guard members called to service during declared emergencies would receive extra hazardous duty pay. Active duty military members stationed in Kentucky and current Guard members would be exempt from the state motor vehicle tax when buying vehicles in-state. Current Guard members and their dependents could use up to 120 free college credit hours at Kentucky schools, with the option to share those credits between the service member and their family, and the adjutant general could award up to 45 additional credits.
Official summary
Amend KRS 38.030 to entitle Kentucky National Guard members to receive hazardous duty incentive pay when called to service under Title 32 when an emergency is declared; amend KRS 138.470 to exempt active members of the Armed Forces assigned to Kentucky who are on temporary duty in other locations and current members of the Kentucky National Guard from motor vehicle usage tax on vehicles purchased from Kentucky motor vehicle dealers; amend KRS 164.5161 to allow current National Guard members and their dependents up to 120 total credit hours at a postsecondary institution; allow the total number of credit hours to be transferrable between the service member and his or her dependent; grant authority to the adjutant general to award up to 45 additional credit hours within the program.
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Latest action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
Feb 27, 2025
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