HB 1031 — Modifying medal of valor award presentation requirements.

What this bill does

Allows the presentation of the Medal of Valor when the Legislature is not in a Joint Session, removing the previous prohibition. Removes the limitation on the Governor's authority to delegate presentation of the Medal of Valor only at a time of disability or illness, and expands the Governor's authority to delegate presentation of the award to any time the Governor is unable to present the award.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · January 26, 2023
  93 yea · 0 nay · 5 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · April 6, 2023
  46 yea · 0 nay · 3 not voting

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