SB 204
Relating to Military Incentive Program
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Bill overview
This bill, Senate Bill 204, aims to rename the existing Military Incentive Program to the "Military Incentive Program Act of 1991" and expand its eligibility to include all veterans. It updates definitions related to veteran status, establishes WorkForce West Virginia as the sole administering agency, and creates a rulemaking process. The bill also proposes a tax credit for employers who hire eligible veterans, National Guard members, and reserve force members.
Key provisions
- Renames the Military Incentive Program to the "Military Incentive Program Act of 1991".
- Extends the program's eligibility to all veterans.
- Designates WorkForce West Virginia as the program administrator.
- Defines key terms such as ‘active duty,’ ‘economically disadvantaged,’ ‘Korean conflict veteran,’ and ‘veteran’.
- Establishes a tax credit for employers who hire eligible veterans, National Guard members, and reserve force members.
- Specifies the amount of the tax credit based on the employee's wage base and disability status.
- Outlines restrictions on claiming the tax credit, such as minimum employment periods and prohibitions on displacing existing employees.
- Requires the program to be administered primarily by WorkForce West Virginia and the West Virginia National Guard.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Employers
- WorkForce West Virginia
- West Virginia National Guard
- Reserve Forces Members
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