Status of Persons Serving in Regular Service or Civilian Service Bill

What does the bill do?

The proposal sets definitions for categories of those serving (combat soldiers, regular and exceptional reservists) and proposes to grant them the following benefits: exemption from payment of professional licensing fees; discounts on electricity, water and sewage bills; assistance with rent payments; discounts on purchasing land; an income tax credit for combat soldiers; exemption from entrance fees to national parks; and assistance to employees in the reserves through an offset of 5% of the employer's tax. The proposal applies to those who have completed at least 24 months of service, with expanded support for those who meet more difficult conditions.