ASSEMBLY COMMERCE AND MILITARY AND VETERANS' AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 2272

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: SEPTEMBER 16, 1996

      The Assembly Commerce and Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee reports favorably Assembly, No. 2272.

      This bill permits any person who had been a State resident on the date of induction into the organized militia or federal military service and has been distinguished by especially meritorious service and who has been or may be cited in orders for distinguished service by the Governor or by appropriate federal authority to be eligible for a New Jersey distinguished service medal.

      Under current law, only current State residents and deceased persons who were residents of the State are eligible to receive the medal.