House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Amends GS 147-12 (pertaining to the powers and duties of the Governor) and GS 143A-13 (pertaining to the office of the Lieutenant Governor) to authorize the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to award the Medal of Valor Award to a first responder or first responder unit that has performed great acts of heroism, while under threat of personal risk to their safety, beyond the call of duty in the field upon recommendation of the of the highest-ranking official or member of a first responder unit (was, highest ranking official within a department or agency employing first responders). Makes technical changes to permitted amounts awarded. Changes act’s short title.
MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. (NEW)
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AN ACT TO CREATE THE MEDAL OF VALOR AWARD FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.Intro. by Miller.
Bill History:
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 House: Filed
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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 House: Filed
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Thu, 16 Mar 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 16 Mar 2023 House: Passed 1st Reading
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Mon, 10 Apr 2023 House: Reptd Fav Com Substitute
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Mon, 10 Apr 2023 House: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Reptd Fav
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
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Tue, 18 Apr 2023 House: Placed On Cal For 04/19/2023
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 House: Passed 2nd Reading
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Wed, 19 Apr 2023 House: Passed 3rd Reading
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 House: Regular Message Sent To Senate
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 Senate: Regular Message Received From House
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 Senate: Passed 1st Reading
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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 Senate: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
Bill Summaries:
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Bill H 387 (2023-2024)Summary date: Apr 10 2023 - View Summary
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Bill H 387 (2023-2024)Summary date: Mar 15 2023 - View Summary
Amends GS 147-12 (pertaining to the powers and duties of the Governor) and GS 143A-13 (pertaining to the office of the Lieutenant Governor) to authorize the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to award the Medal of Valor Award to a first responder or first responder unit that has performed great acts of heroism, while under threat of personal risk to their safety, beyond the call of duty in the field upon recommendation of the highest-ranking official within a department or agency employing first responders. Specifies limits on the number of such awards permitted per year, including an exception for special circumstances meriting an additional award in a calendar year. Specifies that a first responder includes any firefighter, paramedic, law enforcement officer, emergency medical services personnel, or rescue squad member. Requires the Governor and Lieutenant Governor to each maintain an internet accessible link and application form on a State website where nominations can be put forward, to also contain information on the Medal of Valor Award.
Identical to S 359, filed 3/22/23.