Several more bills are aimed at helping veterans.

As previously noted, the state legislature is considering a number of proposals to help current and former members of the military.

A few more recently filed bills would:

* Encourage state and local government to use small contractors who are veterans;

* Exempt pay to National Guard members and reservists from the state income tax;

* Create a special license plate for graduates of U.S. military academies;

* Fund an N.C. Military Business Center office in Boone;

* Get Medicaid funds for traumatic brain injuries; and

* Study mental health services for veterans.