2016 House Bill 5332 / Public Act 199

Revise definition of “veterans” in state laws

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To revise the statutory definition of “veterans” for purposes of all the state laws and benefits that are related to veterans.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

April 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 26, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 27, 2016

Referred to the Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs, and Homeland Security

June 7, 2016

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 8, 2016

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the statutory definition of “veterans” for purposes of all the state laws and benefits that are related to veterans.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2016