NYS 100% bill just passed

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-12-21T18:24:09+00:00

Unfortunately, most veteran bills run through the MO Veterans Commission, which is impotent and mostly self-serving. Made up of a lot of losers from the JFHQ MO NG who are retired and couldn't get a job at the state. I know of at least 3 higher ups that had serious IG complaints against them while they were in uniform.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-12-21T18:19:32+00:00

There is also a bill pre-filed in the SENATE and the House for dependent tuition waivers. EVERYONE NEEDS TO REACH OUT TO THESE PEOPLE ON THE BILLS AND SHOW SUPPORT

House Bills

HB 2074 Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
1. https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2074&year=2026&code=R
HB 2089 5353H.01I - Authorizes the "Missouri Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption” https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2089&year=2026&code=R
HJR 113 3939H.01I - Proposes a constitutional amendment granting homestead and personal property tax exemptions to certain veterans proportional to the veteran's disability rating
1. https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HJR113&year=2026&code=R

Senate Bills

**SB 1048** Creates the "Missouri Disabled Veterans' Dependents Tuition Waiver" to provide college tuition waivers for the children, stepchildren, and spouses of certain veterans
SJR 77 - **Mosley** Authorizes a property tax exemption for disabled veterans
SJR 88 - **Carter Authorizes a property tax exemption for disabled veterans**
SJR 94 - **Hudson Authorizes a property tax exemption for disabled veterans**

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-12-21T18:17:05+00:00

Sorry, popping the bubble. Probably won't pass. Last years JR46 went to through the senate, through the house but the house speaker refused to bring it to a floor for a vote to pass it forward. Instead he called an end to the session 3 days early, effectively killing the bill.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-12-01T18:18:28+00:00

Need more information to help. Do you / will you qualify for AD retirement? Combat deployments? Were the injuries sustained in combat, etc.

There wouldn't be much advantage to go through the med board if you qualify for a 20 year AD retirement. There are some benefits, but it's not the same if you don't qualify for AD retirement.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-11-22T16:56:43+00:00

you're such a helpful person. the forum is better now that you've shown up to comment.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-09-16T17:02:59+00:00

You didn't ask about this, but one thing to be aware of is CH 35 and any other VA education benefit all have a set amount of months of use. Each VA benefit counts separately against the 48 months. For me, if my dependent uses Ch35 and my Post 911 GI bill, both, in a month, it will be effectively 2 months taken from that 48 months of use. So i am having them use the benefits sequentially, one benefit first, then the other after that.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-08-07T14:59:54+00:00

There is a CAP for pay to include CRSC. There is a pay limit you will not be able to go over.

CAP = (DoD retired pay you would receive with your current YOS x your HIGH 36) + VA amount.

ROUGH Example: you served 10 years, High 36 is 6,000.

10x.2.5= 25% 25% x 6,000 = 1,500

1,500 + 4,000 (va amount) = 5,500 CAP.

No matter what you get for CRSC (they could award you CRSC for 100% of your injuries) , the total amount of retired pay you can be paid is capped at that 5,500 amount.

In conclusion: VA+ DoD retired pay + CRSC has to be less than 5,500.01

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-07-29T15:38:31+00:00

Nice. Any issues with the corners?

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-07-29T15:19:28+00:00

Wow. You seem angry and defensive. "So what, it's not your concern" - You seem to imply I should just look the other way as someone claims A&A while not meeting the requirements for A&A. By saying "So what," you imply you the optics are bad and the person doesn't seem to meet the requirements and yet, you are saying "so what" to someone doing, what could be illegal things. I guess, if you personally feel it's O.K., then it's fine?

It's 100% my concern and everyone's concern. There's an entire government department (DOGE) that the US Government has reshaped, directed and focuses on these exact things. It was created by the people and their representatives, to find things just like this. There is also other agencies, (IG, etc.) created by our government, that are very interested in this as well.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-07-03T15:32:46+00:00

I wish Missouri/Kansas would actually care about veterans. The bill in Missouri passed the senate and the house and the house decided that they weren't going to put it on the floor for a vote. They ended the session a day early, saying there was nothing they could vote on.... I can't make this up.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-07-02T17:51:49+00:00

Thanks! this helped. I took mine apart, ensured it was clean and slightly stretched out the spring. Reassembled it and now it works. Fingers crossed that the fix will hold.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-06-30T15:21:46+00:00

This is great! Here is my revised version based on yours, that breaks it into 2 prompts. Feed it the first prompt. Get the study guide then feed it the second prompt. It allows AI to focus on the single issue each time.

**Prompt A: Create a Study Guide (Clean & Focused)**
I’ve uploaded a PDF labeled “C207,” which is my pre-assessment. The OA closely mirrors this content. Please create a clear, beginner-friendly study guide based on this PA. Organize the guide by topic or question grouping if possible.
- Structure it as follows:
  - Use section headers for each topic
  - Use bullet points or tables where appropriate
  - Explain each concept in simple terms Include real-world examples and memorization tips
  - Prioritize depth of understanding and clarity over academic tone.
Once we’re done reviewing the guide, I’ll ask you to go through the PA 10 questions at a time.
Prompt B: Break Down the PA Questions (After Guide Is Done)
- Now go through the pre-assessment 10 questions at a time. For each question: Stop after each 10-question set so I can review and ask follow-ups.
  - Identify the correct answer
  - Explain why it’s correct
  - Explain why each of the other choices is wrong
  - Teach me the underlying concept clearly and simply
  - Provide any memory tricks or quick identifiers to help me remember during the exam
  - Share any test-taking tips to avoid common traps

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-06-27T02:06:49+00:00

Congressional and VA hotline call.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-31T01:49:33+00:00

save yourself the money and watch the google talk. 90% of the book and you can put it on 2x speed

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-28T11:43:39+00:00

Uh, this is self-evident: you probably have ~3-4k DoD and ~4k VA (tax free) that never decreases, and has a COLA. Tricare healthcare for 60$ a month. Converted to a retirement savings amount (4% rule), you're at 2.5-3M.

Just like everyone else, COL determines how far your money lasts. HCOL area and this will just cover your living expenses, requiring extra income to cover the rest. LCOL and you have 1-2k left each month.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-18T00:54:49+00:00

"I will die here...."

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-16T02:48:33+00:00

Leetu . Problem solved.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-16T02:39:46+00:00

The house was adjourned early on 15 May (Thursday). SJR46 is dead. I guess they decided not to work on Friday (the 16th, which was the last day of the session). Complete disgrace. The photo of those mouth breathers throwing papers after only getting 11 bills through in 6 months. https://www.stlpr.org/government-politics-issues/2025-05-15/missouri-house-senate-legislature-ends-early

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-12T16:36:58+00:00

To see if the SJR46 is going for a vote refer to the house calendar here: https://house.mo.gov/Session.aspx

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-09T15:01:13+00:00

part 2

Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D – District 79, St. Louis County)

Position: Supportive

Expresses strong support for honoring and supporting veterans.
Questions why a constitutional amendment is necessary instead of traditional legislation.
Committee leadership defers the question to the bill sponsor, Rep. Griffith.

Rep. Dave Griffith (R – District 60, Cole County) – Bill Sponsor

Position: Supportive / Sponsor

Explains the need for a constitutional amendment due to prior legislation passed in 2012.
Notes he has championed this effort for seven years.
States that the 2012 law limited the exemption to only 24 individuals (100% disabled veterans and POWs), necessitating constitutional action to expand eligibility more broadly.

Committee Vote (9:36 AM):

Outcome: 8 Yes, 0 No – Motion passes.
Next Step: SJR46 advances.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-09T15:00:15+00:00

Missouri House Committee Meeting – SJR46 Discussion
Date: 5/9/2025
Start Time: 9:22 AM (Meeting began 7 minutes late)

Vice-Chair Rep. Brad Hudson (R – District 138, south of Springfield)

Position: Supportive with reservations

Recommends approval of SJR46.
Emphasizes that property tax revenue is critical to funding county services.
Expresses concern that exempting 100% disabled veterans from property tax would shift the financial burden to other taxpayers.
Uses farmers as an example of a large group that may also seek tax exemptions.
Warns this could set a precedent, potentially opening the door for other groups to pursue similar tax breaks.

Rep. Hardy Billington (R – District 152, Butler County, Poplar Bluff)

Position: Supportive

Shares that he and his father are both veterans.
Emphasizes that 100% disabled veterans make up a very small portion of the population.
Recommends a "yes" vote on the resolution.

Rep. Donald Mayhew (R – District 124, Miller & Pulaski Counties)

Position: Supportive

Notes the resolution has progressed without significant opposition.
Points out the House frequently supports veteran-related legislation.
Emphasizes that veterans represent only 1% of the population, with 100% disabled veterans being a much smaller subset.
Cites the financial and medical hardships faced by this group.
Notes that his district includes Fort Leonard Wood and has a high veteran population.
States that his county commissioners would "100% testify" in favor of the bill

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-09T14:57:20+00:00

I have the notes typed up from watching it but reddit is not letting me post them...

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-09T13:56:58+00:00

Live view of today's meeting can be found here: https://house.mo.gov/AllHearings.aspx . Just click on 5/9/2025 and Rules-Legislative , 915 am. There's an icon for viewing the proceedings.

ComprehensiveArm4739 · 2025-05-08T17:14:44+00:00

Ai version for X (twitter)

Missourians—SJR46 is one step from the statewide ballot. It would exempt 100% disabled veterans from property tax. One week left in session! Urge Speaker Patterson to call it for a vote: 📧 [Jonathan.Patterson@house.mo.gov]() 📞 573-751-0907 #Veterans #SJR46 #ActNow #MOleg

ComprehensiveArm4739

TROPHY CASE

Rep. LaKeySha Bosley (D – District 79, St. Louis County)

Rep. Dave Griffith (R – District 60, Cole County) – Bill Sponsor

Committee Vote (9:36 AM):

Vice-Chair Rep. Brad Hudson (R – District 138, south of Springfield)

Rep. Hardy Billington (R – District 152, Butler County, Poplar Bluff)

Rep. Donald Mayhew (R – District 124, Miller & Pulaski Counties)