| Last Action | signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 15) | 
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| Title | AN ACT relating to the misuse of military status. | 
| Bill Documents | Bill | 
| Bill Request Number | 900 | 
| Sponsors | C. Siler, T. Moore, E. Ballard, D. Butler, J. Greer, C. Miller, T. Thompson | 
| Summary of Original Version | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to establish the offense of misuse of military status and make it a Class A misdemeanor. | 
| Index Headings of Original Version | Commendations and Recognitions - Military rank, awards, and decorations, penalty for fraudulent claim of Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military rank, awards, and decorations, penalty for fraudulent claim of Crimes and Punishments - Military rank, awards, and decorations, prohibit misuse Veterans' Affairs - Military status, false representation, penalty for Transportation - Special military plates, fraudulent application for | 
| Proposed Amendments | House Committee Substitute 1 House Floor Amendment 1 | 
| Votes | Vote History | 
| 12/10/07 | 
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| 01/08/08 | 
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| 02/04/08 | 
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| 02/06/08 | 
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| 02/07/08 | 
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| 02/08/08 | 
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| 02/14/08 | 
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| 02/15/08 | 
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| 02/20/08 | 
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| 02/28/08 | 
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| 02/29/08 | 
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| 03/03/08 | 
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| 03/04/08 | 
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| 03/05/08 | 
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| 03/07/08 | 
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| 04/01/08 | 
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| 04/07/08 | 
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| Amendment | House Committee Substitute 1 | 
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| Summary | Create a new section of KRS Chapter 434 to prohibit a person from misrepresenting military status with the intent to defraud, obtain employment, or be elected or appointed to public office; exempt from penalty individuals using militaria for historical, dramatic, ceremonial, recruitment, and other purposes; establish penalties including a violation, fines, or imprisonment in a county jail; establish that fines assessed as penalties shall be deposited with the veterans program trust fund; title the bill the Kentucky Stolen Valor Act; amend KRS 186.210 to prohibit making false statements in application for a military license plate; amend KRS 186.990 to conform. | 
| Index Headings | Commendations and Recognitions - Military rank, awards, and decorations, penalty for fraudulent claim of Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military rank, awards, and decorations, penalty for fraudulent claim of Crimes and Punishments - Military rank, awards, and decorations, prohibit misuse Veterans' Affairs - Military status, false representation, penalty for Transportation - Special military plates, fraudulent application for | 
| Amendment | House Floor Amendment 1 | 
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| Sponsor | T. Pullin | 
| Summary | Amend to require that bill be referred to as the "Kentucky Stolen Valor Act." | 
| Index Headings | Commendations and Recognitions - Military rank, awards, and decorations, penalty for fraudulent claim of Military Affairs and Civil Defense - Military rank, awards, and decorations, penalty for fraudulent claim of Crimes and Punishments - Military rank, awards, and decorations, prohibit misuse Veterans' Affairs - Military status, false representation, penalty for Transportation - Special military plates, fraudulent application for | 
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