AN ACT relating to waiver of tuition fees for dependents of veterans.
     Amend KRS 164.505 to waive tuition at state-supported schools for dependents of any veteran who was killed while on active duty; make stepchildren eligible dependents; provide more limited tuition benefits for dependents of deceased veterans who served during wars or national emergencies, and were honorably discharged; amend KRS 164.515 to include stepchildren as eligible dependents in the waiver of tuition for dependents of veterans with a service connected disability, and to include dependents of disabled veterans who were injured while on active duty, with or without wartime service.

     (Prefiled by the sponsor(s))

     Jan 4-introduced in House; to Seniors, Military Affairs and Public Safety (H)
     Jan 14-posted in committee
     Jan 18-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Jan 19-2nd reading, to Rules
     Jan 20-floor amendment (1) filed
     Jan 24-recommitted to Appropriations and Revenue (H)
     Jan 25-floor amendment (2) filed
     Mar 6-posted in committee
     Mar 13-reported favorably, to Rules
     Mar 14-posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Wednesday, March 15, 2000
     Mar 15-3rd reading; returned to the Orders of the Day; passed 92-0 with floor amendment (2)
     Mar 16-received in Senate
     Mar 21-to Appropriations and Revenue (S)
     Mar 24-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Consent Calendar
     Mar 27-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Consent Orders of the Day for Monday, March 27, 2000; placed in the Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 28, 2000
     Mar 28-3rd reading, passed 35-0; received in House
     Mar 29-enrolled, signed by each presiding officer, delivered to Governor
     Apr 7-signed by Governor (Acts ch. 377)