Sponsors: Scott Reske

Provides a 3% price preference for businesses owned by veterans for purposes of state public works contracts, state purchasing of goods and services, and state highway contracts. Makes changes to the definition of “armed forces” to include the service of certain merchant marines for matters relating to the bureau of motor vehicles. Authorizes the Indiana department of veterans’ affairs to aid and assist certain merchant marines entitled to benefits by the United States, the state, or another state or government. Authorizes the Indiana veterans’ home to admit as members: (1) certain individuals who served in the merchant marine; or (2) the spouse or surviving spouse of certain individuals who served in the merchant marine.