2016 House Bill 5334 / Public Act 201

Revise definition of “veterans” in state laws

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2016

Introduced by Rep. David Rutledge (D-54)

To revise details of the definition of “veteran” in a state "Vietnam veteran era bonus act” that authorizes various benefits, making it the definition proposed by House Bill 5332.

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 details of the definition of “veteran” in a state "Vietnam veteran era bonus act” that authorizes various benefits, making it the definition proposed by House Bill 5332.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2016