2016 House Bill 5344 / Public Act 211

Revise definition of “veterans” in state laws

Introduced in the House

Feb. 10, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Jason Sheppard (R-56)

To revise the definition of “veteran” in a state law authorizing preferences for veterans in government hiring, 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 37 to 0 (details)

To revise the definition of “veteran” in a state law authorizing preferences for veterans in government hiring, making it the definition proposed by House Bill 5332.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2016