Kansas 2023-2024 Regular Session

Kansas Senate Bill SB292

Introduced

3/6/23

Refer

3/7/23

Report Pass

2/13/24

Engrossed

2/22/24

Refer

2/22/24

Report Pass

3/11/24

Enrolled

4/25/24

Passed

4/25/24

Caption

Updating statutes related to the Kansas army and air national guard, providing for the appointment of a state judge advocate, providing for the adjustment of death and disability benefits and updating the Kansas code of military justice relating to certain definitions, unlawful acts and punishment requirements thereof.

Impact

The changes brought by SB 292 encompass significant adjustments to the Kansas Code of Military Justice, which includes updates on unlawful acts and punishment requirements. This modernization aims to align state military law more closely with federal military standards, ensuring that service members receive appropriate legal protections and support. The adjustments in disability and death benefits will likely ease the financial burden on military families, providing them with enhanced support in times of need.

Summary

Senate Bill 292 is a comprehensive legislative measure focused on updating and improving various statutes related to veterans and the military, particularly the Kansas Army and Air National Guard. The bill introduces provisions for the appointment of a state judge advocate, which aims to enhance legal oversight and support for military personnel. Additionally, it proposes increases in monthly disability and death benefits for veterans, emphasizing the state’s commitment to supporting military families and those who have served.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB 292 appears to be largely positive, reflecting an appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans and military families. Legislative discussions have highlighted the necessity of maintaining and improving military benefits as crucial for morale and recruitment. However, there may be points of contention regarding the implementation of enhanced legal frameworks and how they align with existing military practices.

Contention

While the overall tone of the bill is supportive, notable points of contention may arise regarding funding for the increased benefits and the resources required to enforce the updated military justice provisions. Lawmakers have raised concerns about ensuring that these enhancements do not inadvertently create disparities in benefits among different service members or lead to complicated legal interpretations that could hinder military operations.

Latest SB292 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

KS HB2230

Updating statutes related to the Kansas army and air national guard and providing for the appointment of a state judge advocate.

KS HB2392

Providing for the 1st Infantry Division and the armed services occupation medal distinctive license plates and relating to the definition of veteran and disabled veteran in certain statutes.

KS HB2829

Clarifying the definition of armed forces and updating the definition thereof to include the space force.

KS HB2508

State military forces; modifying various provisions of the Oklahoma Uniform Code of Military Justice and other statutes related to state military forces; emergency.

KS HB2758

Updating the definition of armed forces and updating such definition to include the space force.

KS HB2382

Militia; modifying and updating provisions of the Oklahoma Military Code; effective date.

KS HB2382

Militia; modifying and updating provisions of the Oklahoma Military Code; effective date.

KS HB2760

Prescribing documentation requirements to determine eligibility for any benefit derived from a service-connected disability, requiring that federal disability determinations for veterans be probative, establishing the Kansas office of veterans services, updating references and corresponding changes relating to the transfer of powers and duties from the Kansas commission on veterans affairs office to the Kansas office of veterans services, updating the veterans claims assistance program to include references to veterans affairs medical centers and cross-accreditation requirements, modifying the definition of veteran and disabled veteran, clarifying disability evaluations for benefits granted to disabled veterans and updating the definition of armed forces to include the space force.

KS HB3902

Militia; modifying and updating provisions of the Oklahoma Military Code; effective date.

KS HB2185

Updating the Kansas national guard educational assistance act to include dependents of national guard members and the Kansas national guard educational master's for enhanced readiness and global excellence (EMERGE) program to include other advanced degrees.

Similar Bills

KS HB2392

Providing for the 1st Infantry Division and the armed services occupation medal distinctive license plates and relating to the definition of veteran and disabled veteran in certain statutes.

HI SB3085

Relating To The Hawaii Code Of Military Justice.

HI HB2117

Relating To The Hawaii Code Of Military Justice.

MI SB0690

Military affairs: other; Michigan code of military justice; revise. Amends secs. 2, 3, 6, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, 34, 36, 43, 48, 52, 54, 58, 61, 65, 66, 67, 121 & 147 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1002 et seq.); adds secs. 6a, 30a, 38a, 58a, 58b, 93a, 106, 106a, 112a, 120, 121a, 121b, 122, 123, 128, 131a, 131b, 131c, 132a, 134a, 134b, 134c & 134d & repeals sec. 21 of 1980 PA 523 (MCL 32.1021).

AL SB287

Alabama Code of Military Justice

AL HB412

Alabama Code of Military Justice

WI AB177

Punitive articles in the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice prohibiting certain activities; procedures applicable to courts-martial cases under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; treatment of victims of an offense under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; defining military offenses under the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; punishments for violations of the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice; and the removal of gender-specific language from the Wisconsin Code of Military Justice.