CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – It’s no coincidence that Missouri Governor Jay Nixon chose the approaching Fourth of July holiday to publicly sign five House Bills recognizing the service of Missouri military veterans and providing some new benefits including a tax break.
“Our veterans of the United States military are true heroes who have committed their lives to serving the country they love and the American people,” said Gov. Nixon. “I’m proud to be able to put my signature today on five bills that provide honor, recognition and benefits to Missouri’s veterans.”
Gov. Nixon signed the five bills into law at the home of a veteran in Cape Girardeau.
• House Bill 111: provides for the dignified interment of unclaimed veterans’ remains
• House Bill 678: establishes May 1 as Silver Star Families of America Day in recognition of sick or wounded veterans
• House Bill 82: gradually reduces taxes on military retirement income until eliminated
• House Bill 400: allows veterans who have earned certain distinctions to park for free in metered spots in participating localities
• House Bill 683: establishes a program to name interstate interchanges after Missourians killed in action in Iraq or Afghanistan while on active duty in the military.
