REFERENCE TITLE: veterans; job opportunities; award |
State of Arizona House of Representatives Fifty-first Legislature First Regular Session 2013
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HB 2470 |
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Introduced by Representatives Thorpe, Borrelli, Seel, Smith, Stevens, Townsend: Barton, Fann, Forese, Shope, Senator Crandell
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AN ACT
amending title 41, chapter 3, article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41‑610; relating to the department of veterans' services.
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Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Title 41, chapter 3, article 7, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 41-610, to read:
41-610. Hiring our heroes award
The department shall develop and implement a hiring our heroes award to recognize Arizona businesses that provide job opportunities to veterans. The department shall hold an annual awards dinner to recognize Arizona businesses that have demonstrated a commitment to our returning soldiers. The department shall give the winning business a commendation, post the commendation on the department's website and issue a press release praising the business.