2016 House Bill 5341 / Public Act 208

Revise definition of “veterans” in state laws

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2016

Introduced by Rep. John Bizon (R-62)

To revise the definition of “veteran” in a state “veterans' relief fund act,” making it the definition proposed by House Bill 5332.

Referred to the Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs

April 19, 2016

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 3, 2016

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

May 4, 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 36 to 1 (details)

To revise the definition of “veteran” in a state “veterans' relief fund act,” making it the definition proposed by House Bill 5332.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2016