2004 Senate Bill 1269 / Public Act 363

Relief fund for military families

Introduced in the Senate

May 27, 2004

Introduced by Sen. Valde Garcia (R-22)

To establish a relief fund to help the families of military reserve and National Guard personnel called to active duty, to be funded by the income tax checkoff proposed by Senate Bill 1270. Up to $2,000 a year could go to families who are suffering financial stress as a result of the military service, or who have an emergency.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

June 30, 2004

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

July 1, 2004

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

July 6, 2004

Referred to the Committee on Veteran’s Affairs and Homeland Security

Sept. 15, 2004

Amendment offered by Rep. Fulton Sheen (R-88)

To give the state 30 days, rather than 30 business days, for the state to notify an applicant of the status of a request for assistance from the fund.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To establish a relief fund to help the families of military reserve and National Guard personnel called to active duty, to be funded by the income tax checkoff proposed by Senate Bill 1270. Up to $2,000 a year could go to families who are suffering financial stress as a result of the military service, or who have an emergency.

Received in the Senate

Sept. 21, 2004

Sept. 22, 2004

Passed in the Senate 34 to 0 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

Oct. 5, 2004