Bill No.: HB0009                  Drafter:  JWL

 

LSO No.:  05LSO-0113              Effective Date:  7/1/2005

 

Enrolled Act No.:  HEA0001

 

Chapter No.:       3

 

Prime Sponsor:     Joint Transportation, Highways and Military Affairs Interim Committee

 

Catch Title:       Uniformed servicemember's reemployment.

 

Subject:  Amends eligibility criteria for reemployment under the Military Service Relief Act

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

·        Extends the period of active service, following which a returning servicemember has a right to previous employment, from four to five years.

 

·        Clarifies that discharged servicemembers asserting reemployment rights must have an honorable discharge or discharge under honorable conditions.