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RSA 115-A:2 · Definitions

Title
VIII: PUBLIC DEFENSE AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS
Chapter
115-A · AID FOR VETERANS' PROGRAMS
Status
current
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115-A:2 Definitions. – In this chapter:

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I.

"Adjutant general" means the adjutant general of New Hampshire as defined in RSA 110-B.

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II.

"Uniformed forces of the United States" means the army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, and any women's auxiliary services to such forces, the members of which are subject to and under military law.

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III.

"Child" means a legitimate child or a legally adopted child or a stepchild.

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IV.

"Parent" includes natural mother or father, stepmother or stepfather, mother or father through legal adoption, or any person who stood in loco parentis.

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V.

"Spouse" means a lawful wife or husband.

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VI.

"State veterans' advisory committee" means a committee consisting of the following:

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(a)

Two members of the house of representatives, one of whom shall be from the state-federal relations and veterans affairs committee, appointed by the speaker.

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(b)

Two members of the senate, appointed by the senate president.

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(c)

Twenty representatives of the various veterans' organizations in the state of New Hampshire.

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VII.

"Office of veterans services" means the division of veterans services established pursuant to RSA 110-B.

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VIII.

"Veterans' program" means any legitimate veterans' program which may, from time to time, be established in the state, as determined by the state veterans' advisory committee and approved by the legislative fiscal committee. Source. 1985, 321:1. 1994, 41:6, 7. 2002, 76:2, 3. 2007, 109:1. 2009, 89:1, 2. 2010, 119:7, eff. July 31, 2010. 2019, 273:6, eff. Sept. 17, 2019.

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Source note

Source. 1985, 321:1. 1994, 41:6, 7. 2002, 76:2, 3. 2007, 109:1. 2009, 89:1, 2. 2010, 119:7, eff. July 31, 2010. 2019, 273:6, eff. Sept. 17, 2019.

Source history

  • 1985, 321:1
  • 1994, 41:6, 7
  • 2002, 76:2, 3
  • 2007, 109:1
  • 2009, 89:1, 2
  • 2010, 119:7, eff. July 31, 2010
  • 2019, 273:6, eff. Sept. 17, 2019

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Bill relationships

  • 2022 HB1106 Signed By Governor reference

    s, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives. (b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate. (c) The chairperson of the state veterans' advisory committee established in RSA 115-A, or designee. (d) One person representing the department of military affairs and veterans services, appointed by the commissioner. III. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legisl

  • 2019 HB2 Vetoed By Governor amend

    and their families, appointed by the adjutant general. VII. A family member of veteran or currently serving member of the armed forces, appointed by the adjutant general. 153 Aid for Veterans' Programs. Amend RSA 115-A:2, VII to read as follows: VII. "[Office] Division of veterans services" means the [state office] division of veterans services established pursuant to [RSA 115] RSA 110-B:83. 154 Replace Term. Replace "office o

  • 2019 SB208 Signed By Governor amend

    ate sector who have an interest in serving service members, veterans and their families. VII. A family member of veteran or currently serving member of the Armed Forces. 273:6 Aid for Veterans' Programs. Amend RSA 115-A:2, VII to read as follows: VII. "Office of veterans services" means the [state office] division of veterans services established pursuant to RSA [115]110-B. 273:7 Replace Term. Replace "office of veterans servic

  • 2018 HB636 House reference

    l aid advocacy project. The commissioner shall also assist in the development, coordination, and oversight of programs for justice involved veterans in the state court system. X. Assume the duties set forth in RSA 115-A regarding aid for veterans' programs. XI. Prepare the department budget pursuant to RSA 9 and administer and monitor expenditures for the department. XII. Apply for, accept, and expend funding from federal and

  • 2018 HB636 House repeal

    new subparagraph: (x) The commissioner of the department of military and veterans services, or designee. 7 Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 115, relative to the state office of veterans services. II. RSA 115-A:2, VI and VII, relative to the definitions of state veterans' advisory committee and the office of veterans services. III. RSA 115-A:8, relative to the state veterans' advisory council. 8 Effective Date. This ac

  • 2010 SB509 Signed By Governor repeal

    197:3 Transfer of Funds. Any funds remaining in the New Hampshire service award fund on June�30, 2010 shall be transferred to the New Hampshire medal of honor fund, established in RSA�110-B:81-b. 197:4 Repeal. RSA 115-A:23 through 115-A:28, relative to the New Hampshire service awards, are repealed. 197:5 Effective Date. This act shall take effect June 30, 2010. Approved: June 21, 2010 Effective Date: June 30, 2010

  • 2009 HB90 Signed By Governor amend

    o Thousand Nine AN ACT relative to the employment of veterans on Veterans Day. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 116:1 New Subdivision; Veteran Holidays. Amend RSA 115-A by inserting after section 28 the following new subdivision: Veteran Holidays 115-A:29 Veteran Holidays. I. Any veteran who has received an honorable discharge from the United States armed forces shall have a

  • 2009 SB15 Signed By Governor amend

    ommittee. Amend RSA 115-A:2, VI(c) to read as follows: (c) [Fourteen] Twenty representatives of the various veterans' organizations in the state of New Hampshire. 89:2 State Veterans’ Advisory Committee. Amend RSA 115-A:2, VI(b) to read as follows: (b) Two members of the senate, [one of whom shall be from the public affairs committee,] appointed by the senate president. 89:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days af

  • 2008 HB1576 Senate amend

    Two Thousand Eight AN ACT relative to the employment of veterans on Veterans’ Day. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 1 New Subdivision; Veteran Holidays. Amend RSA 115-A by inserting after section 28 the following new subdivision: Veteran Holidays 115-A:29 Veteran Holidays. I. Any veteran who has received an honorable discharge from the armed forces shall have a preference not

  • 2007 SB50 Signed By Governor amend

    state veterans council to accept certain donations and bequests. Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened: 109:1 Definitions; State Veterans’ Advisory Committee. Amend RSA 115-A:2, VI(c) to read as follows: (c) [Ten] Fourteen representatives of the various veterans’ organizations in the state of New Hampshire. 109:2 New Section; State Veterans Council; Donations. Amend RSA 115 by insert

  • 2004 HB1378 Signed By Governor reference

    und. There is established in the office of the state treasurer a fund to be known as the New Hampshire service award fund. All monetary gifts, grants, and donations received by the adjutant general pursuant to RSA 115-A:20 shall be deposited in such fund. The fund is established to pay the costs of the design, manufacture or production, and distribution of New�Hampshire service awards under this subdivision. The money in this fu

  • 2004 HB1378 Signed By Governor amend

    ch proof as deemed necessary in order for a person to qualify for free tuition under this section. 249:6 New Subdivision; Service Awards for Veterans of World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Amend RSA 115-A by inserting after section 22 the following new subdivision: New Hampshire Service Awards 115-A:23 New Hampshire Service Awards. I. The adjutant general shall, with the cooperation and advice of the director o