2007 Senate Bill 732

Give non-monetary state support certain veterans' businesses

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 6, 2007

Introduced by Sen. Randy Richardville (R-17)

To designate businesses owned at least 50 percent by a state resident veteran of the Persian Gulf War or the war in Iraq or Afghanistan as a “Michigan Patriot Business.” The bill would entitle such a business to certain non-monetary state assistance and support.

Referred to the Committee on Senior Citizens and Veterans Affairs

Oct. 4, 2007

Reported without amendment

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

Oct. 9, 2007

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

Oct. 10, 2007

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)

To designate businesses owned at least 50 percent by a state resident veteran of the Persian Gulf War or the war in Iraq or Afghanistan as a “Michigan Patriot Business.” The bill would entitle such a business to certain non-monetary state assistance and support.

Received in the House

Oct. 10, 2007

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