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House adds funding amendment and passes National Guard death-benefit bill
Summary
Lawmakers approved First Substitute HB 98, adding an amendment to create a $100,000 death benefit for National Guard members who die on state active duty and establishing a restricted account with a small annual deposit and initial seed appropriation.
The House voted to pass First Substitute House Bill 98 as amended, creating a $100,000 death benefit for family members of National Guard service members who die while on state active duty and creating a restricted account to fund the benefit.
Representative Paul Ray moved Amendment No. 1 to add a funding source and explained the measure: the bill provides a…
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