04-LA 043

2004 -- H 7566 AS AMENDED

Enacted 07/03/04

 

 

A N A C T

MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO PAY CERTAIN VETERANS' BONUSES

     

     

     Introduced By: Representatives Carter, Gallison, Cerra, Rose, and Montanaro

     Date Introduced: February 05, 2004

 

     

 

 

     SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 1, 6 and 8 of chapter 57 of

public laws, 1978 as such sections shall apply to application time periods, there is hereby

appropriated, out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for the fiscal year

ending June 30, 2005 the sums stipulated to pay the Viet Nam bonuses of the following:

     The sum of $200.00 to pay the Viet Nam bonus of Joseph D. Arruda of 10 Walnut Street,

Attleboro, MA 02703 who served in the Viet Nam conflict, Adjutant General File No. 030814.

     The sum of $200.00 to pay the Viet Nam bonus of Manuel Arruda of 1638 Stafford Road,

Fall River, MA 02721 who served in the Viet Nam conflict, Adjutant General File No. 030213.

     SECTION 2. All veterans seeking such bonuses pursuant to section 1 hereof, shall be

subject to all other requirements contained in chapter 57 of the public laws, 1978; and no such

bonus shall be paid until the case has been considered, acted upon, and approved for payment by

the Adjutant General of the state; and the state controller is hereby authorized and directed to

draw his/her orders upon the general treasurer for the payment of said sum, upon receipt by

him/her of all properly authenticated vouchers.

     SECTION 3. This act shall take effect upon passage.

     

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