2016 House Bill 5551 / Public Act 219

Revise state veterans definition detail

Introduced in the House

April 13, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Tom Barrett (R-71)

To revise the state vehicle code’s definition who is eligible for a “veteran” designation on their drivers license, to include all former service members covered by a state “<a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(1xgr1zn03iqicjxsugaqzva3))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-35-61">uniformity of service dates</a>” law.

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 10, 2016

Passed in the House 108 to 0 (details)

To revise the state vehicle code’s definition who is eligible for a “veteran” designation on their drivers license, to include all former service members covered by a state “<a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(1xgr1zn03iqicjxsugaqzva3))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectName=mcl-35-61">uniformity of service dates</a>” law.

Received in the Senate

May 11, 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 state vehicle code’s definition who is eligible for a “veteran” designation on their drivers license, to include all former service members covered by a state “<a href="http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(1xgr1zn03iqicjxsugaqzva3))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&amp;objectName=mcl-35-61">uniformity of service dates</a>” law.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

June 21, 2016